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Day: March 9, 2023

Berry launches Digi-Cap digital child-resistant closure to address medication adherence

USA – American packaging company Berry Global has introduced a child-resistant closure, Digi-Cap that has been designed to improve medication adherence by integrating digital technology. The new Berry Digi-Cap™ digital child-resistant closure is ideal for clinical trials, drug development, research and academic studies. According to Berry Global, data on patient behavior is used to improve adherence to medication and to…

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TricorBraun, BioBottles to provide biodegradable bottles to nutraceutical firms

NORTH AMERICA – US-based packaging company TricorBraun has signed an exclusive agreement with turn-key sustainable solutions provider BioBottles to provide biodegradable bottles to nutraceutical companies in the US and Canada. Utilizing proprietary technology, BioBottles are an environmentally responsible and cost-effective alternative for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical packaging needs. An industry-first, BioBottles with Plastic IQ™ technology turns ordinary HDPE and PP bottles,…

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Novelis expands operations to Brazil with inauguration of beverage packaging solution center

BRAZIL – US-based aluminum packaging provider Novelis has opened a customer solution center (CSC) for the beverage packaging market in São José dos Campos, Brazil. Novelis says the new center will focus on advancing aluminum beverage can innovation and sustainability solutions in response to growing market demand. It will also serve as an innovation hub in a facility designed for…

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Nova Chemicals unveils FDA-compliant mechanically recycled polyethylene

CANADA – Plastics and chemical company NOVA Chemicals has introduced what it describes as the ‘first’ FDA-compliant mechanically recycled polyethylene. The company says the new grade, which debuted in early 2023 and is being included in its Syndigo rPE portfolio, is its first mechanically recycled food-contact resin. Syndigo rPE-0860-FC is reportedly a lower-emission option compared to virgin PE and enables…

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Fair Cape Diaries installs SIG’s CFA 812 filling machine to optimize its operations

SOUTH AFRICA – Dairy product manufacturer Fair Cape Dairies has added CFA 812 filling machine from aseptic carton supplier SIG to expand its flexibility with regard to packaging formats and volumes. The CFA 812 filling machine allows Fair Cape Dairies to offer its products in South Africa using SIG‘s combistyle carton packs. Available in 1 liter and 500ml sizes, combistyle…

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