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INDIA- Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have developed an edible coating to extend the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables. The edible coating from a micro-algae extract can be used to extend the shelf-life of fresh foods by two months while maintaining taste and quality. The coating was found effective in extending the storage life of potatoes, tomatoes,…
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UK – Britain’s fifth-largest supermarket, Aldi, has signed a long-term agreement on returnable packaging equipment with logistics company, Euro Pool System. The partnership looks to improve Aldi’s sustainability commitments, its environmentally responsible network and to eliminate single-use materials such as cardboard within its supply chain. EPS, which works with a range of European fresh produce growers and their retail partners…
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SINGAPORE – US-based pharmaceutical company, Catalent has invested US$2.2 million to expand its clinical supply facility in Singapore. The investment will increase the site’s footprint by nearly 20%, to 31,000 square feet, and allow the installation of 35 new freezers for ultra-low temperature storage. The expansion will also include the addition of specialized secondary packaging capabilities for ULT products, enabling…
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CANADA – Coke Canada Bottling, the Canadian franchise bottler for Coca-Cola, has revealed plans to invest US$28.5million (C$34m) to develop a manufacturing line at its facility in Lachine, Québec. The company hopes that the line will expedite its growth and address the needs of consumers in the Québec market. It is also expected to help the company strengthen its position…
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UK – UK-based innovator Cullen Packaging has unveiled a next-generation, sustainable alternative to plastic bottles and pouches for dry goods packaging. Simply referred to as ‘The Fibre Bottle’, the new offering is made for companies that produce dry goods like vitamins, supplements, dry foods, homecare, and horticulture products. According to the firm, the bottle will help companies get rid of…
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GERMANY – Global provider of healthcare & beauty and drug delivery systems for pharma, biotech and cosmetics company, Gerresheimer AG, has partnered with Stevanato Group to develop RTU platform for pharmaceutical sector. Stevanato is a global provider of drug containment, drug delivery and diagnostic solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences industries. This collaboration is projected to help customers…
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