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News 
 

The meatball that changed the world

Memphis Meats is able to make real meatballs in a lab using beef and or pork cells from a living animal. » Read full article

An adhesive that can be turned on and off

Researchers have found a way to utilize gallium as a reversible adhesive that allows its adhesive effect to be switched on and off—useful for manufacturing, robotics. » Read full article

Taiwan lifts ban on some Canadian beef imports

Mexico also lifts 10-year ban on some Canadian beef imports » Read full article

FarmBot Genesis – CNC farming

An open-source robotic farming machine for home automated food production. » Read full article

Flint Group announces the acquisition of UK’s Druckfarben

Acquisition strengthens Flint Group coatings portfolio in UK. » Read full article

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. completes divestiture of three brands to Moberg Pharma.

Sale of brands to help pay down debt. » Read full article

Flint Group acquires American Inks and Coatings

Acquisition part of Flint Group’s global growth strategy in key packaging segments. » Read full article
 
Headlines 
 
Veritiv

Weird Packaging Fail

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MULTIVAC receives the 2015 Hormel Foods Spirit of Excellence Award

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Ontario and Canada invest in Hamilton food processor

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Fruit stays fresh for up to three more days in corrugated trays, research shows

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Sponsor Spotlight 
 
Thermo Scientific NextGuard X-ray System

Thinking about stepping up to X-ray inspection?

The Thermo Scientific NextGuard X-ray System is an entry-level solution that makes the transition easy. Find metallic and non-metallic foreign objects and eliminate "wet" product effects common with metal detectors. NextGuard offers enhanced capabilities to inspect packaged products for missing pieces or components, under and over-fills, and other quality problems with easily customizable vision software. Both the Conveyor and new, larger-aperture C500 models are easy to use and cost effective to operate. >> Learn more
 
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BOBST

High barrier metalized films and elimination of starry night defects with BOBST DarkNight

BOBST’s DarkNight is a new approach to high barrier metalization. » read more
Irplast

A new tape developed to label and wrap fruit and veggies

Irplast’s Food Contact Tape developed to label and wrap fruit and vegetables respecting organoleptic features. » read more
Teligent

Teligent prescribed Dual-Lane XS1 checkweigher from Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed

A testimonial from Teligent on the value achieved from new equipment from Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed. » read more
 
Events 
 
Canadian Packaging

intelliPACK presenting Packaging Systems & Printed Electronics workshops at Graphics Canada 2017

Brand owners and technology experts to share the latest data and advice on intelligent and smart packaging systems. » more info

Dutch robot builders win Amazon warehouse challenge

Amazon Picking Challenge won by Dutch robotic team to promote and increase innovation in warehouse robotics. » more info

Packaging Events Calendar

Conferences, seminars, trade shows, training and more for companies involved in the packaging industry. » more info