Mikart Extends Production and Packaging Capabilities
Pharmaceutical Commerce
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
CDMO purchases branded sachet-packaging machine for commercial manufacturing.
Recyclable vs. Reusable: Which Type of Food Packaging Will Dominate the Market?
XTalks
OCTOBER 26, 2020
These days, it’s hard to find food, especially processed food, that isn’t encased in some form of packaging. Modern food packaging has allowed for safer, cleaner, more reliable, shelf-stable food – but at what cost? Discarded food, and the packaging it comes in, accounts for nearly 45 percent of waste in US landfills.
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Chobani Has Left Plastic Packaging Behind and is Introducing Paper-Based Cups
XTalks
AUGUST 31, 2021
Chobani has been exploring and discovering new ways to package its products in a more sustainable and eco-friendly way. This is why the yogurt brand has decided to move away from plastic to paper cups for their Chobani Oat yogurt. Chobani is committed to showing the rest of the world more sustainable packaging as time goes on.
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Top 10 Most Innovative Food Companies of 2025, According to Fast Company
XTalks
APRIL 10, 2025
Athletic Brewing, a pioneer in nonalcoholic craft beer, announced in April 2025 that it became the official nonalcoholic craftbeer sponsor of Supertris global triathlon series, aligning its brand with endurance athletes worldwide.
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Why hasn’t pharma embraced email marketing?
World of DTC Marketing
MARCH 9, 2021
Using automation for email campaigns is one of the most efficient methods of communicating with prospective customers and followers who have a genuine interest in following the updates of a business or brand. However, this should not prevent brands from talking to their audience(s).
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6 Reasons Why Aluminum is The Perfect Material for Food Packaging
XTalks
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Aluminum is a popular choice for food packaging because of its superior recyclability and unique properties for product brands over other materials like plastics and glass – it is endlessly recyclable compared to plastic and paper, while being lighter and studier than glass. Availability. Environmental Sustainability. Versatility.
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The Paleo Diet Launches a Paleo Certification Program for Food Packaging
XTalks
MAY 5, 2022
Related: Will An Upcycled Certification Mark on Packaged Foods Resonate With Consumers? Food packaging labels are branching beyond traditional categories of organic and fair trade given the rising interest among consumers for easily discernible product information. billion by 2027, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6
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Mmmly: The Newest Plant-Based, Functional Cookie Brand
XTalks
MARCH 31, 2021
Mmmly, a new cookie brand based in Westchester, New York, is on a mission to change cookies for the better. Unlike most cookie brands that focus on flavor over nutrition, Mmmly aimed to use clean and functional ingredients in its plant-based, organic, keto and gluten-free cookies. Mmmly is not the first cookie brand to enter the space.
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How ‘Front of Package’ Nutrition Labels Have Improved Nutrition Over the Years
XTalks
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
A 16-year study on the effects of “front of package” (FOP) nutrition labels on food products suggests a correlation between the optional labels and the quality of nutrition within those foods, along with the foods of their competitors. Related: Move Over Nutrition Labels, Carbon Footprint Labels are Coming to a Snack Near You.
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Top 3 Allergy Friendly Food Brands
XTalks
OCTOBER 6, 2022
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, about 32 million people in the US have food allergies, which means allergy friendly food brands not only have a large audience base, but are also necessities. Partake Foods has become one of the most popular allergy friendly food brands and it recently secured $11.5 Enjoy Life.
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Rob’s Backstage Popcorn, Tingly Ted’s and Other New Celebrity Food Brands
XTalks
APRIL 4, 2023
Rob’s Backstage Popcorn, a brand launched by the Jonas Brothers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) business The Naked Market, recently raised $7 million in a celebrity-backed series A funding round to support national growth at Albertsons, Kroger, Sam’s Club, Walmart and other retailers.
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Are Best Before Dates on Food Packaging to Blame for Food Waste?
XTalks
OCTOBER 7, 2022
As awareness grows around the world about the problem of food waste, one culprit is being scrutinized: best before dates on food packaging. Confusion around date codes on food packaging is often cited as a contributor to food waste across the US and globally.
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Key Considerations for Generic Drug Stability Testing
Drug Patent Watch
MARCH 12, 2025
Behind the scenes, generic drug manufacturers are working tirelessly to ensure that their products are safe, effective, and identical to their branded counterparts. Container Closure System : How will the drug interact with its packaging? It's not just a matter of copying a formula and slapping a new label on it.
Six Food Packaging Manufacturers Combining Function with Sustainability
XTalks
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
But food packaging can play a major role in preserving the life of some food products, with many packaging manufacturers helping to address this issue. However, food packaging presents challenges of its own in terms of ease of recyclability and waste creation. Constantia Flexibles.
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Standardized packaging on vapes found to reduce appeal to teenagers
Medical Xpress
MARCH 14, 2023
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London and Action on Smoking and Health has found that standardizing e-cigarette (vape) packaging, by removing brand imagery, is associated with a decrease in vapes appeal among teenagers.
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Six Women-Owned Food Brands to Support Beyond International Women’s Day 2022
XTalks
MARCH 8, 2022
Women-owned food brands have made some remarkable strides in the food and beverage industry. To celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on March 8, there are countless woman-owned-and-operated food brands to support beyond the month of March.
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Kidfresh: The Better-For-You Kid’s Brand with Hidden Veggies
XTalks
MAY 23, 2022
Kidfresh, a New York-based brand of frozen children’s food featuring hidden veggies, recently added two new products to its robust lineup of frozen meals. It also uses BPA-free packaging, phthalate-free bowls and 100 percent recycled paperboard. However, Kidfresh is not the only frozen children’s brand with hidden veggies.
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Design Considerations in Medical Device Packaging
Pharma Packaging Solutions
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Medical device packaging plays a key role in ensuring the safety, efficacy, and integrity of medical devices from the point of manufacture to the end-user. At Tjoapack, we are a premier provider of top-tier medical device packaging services. The packaging must adhere to guidelines set by authorities such as the FDA and EU GMP.
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing And Packaging Congress 2022 Connects Pharma Leaders
pharmaphorum
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Packaging Congress (PHARMAP 2022) covers the current state of the pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging industry. One of the major challenges for pharmaceutical executives is to manage the leveraging manufacturing and packaging processes. Request the full business program: [link].
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Flexible Food Packaging: Five Reasons To Choose Mono-PE-Based Laminates
XTalks
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
There are a variety of materials that are used for food packaging, and they serve some very important functions in the food industry. Many of the foods purchased by consumers today are contained in packaging made from materials such as paper, plastic, metal or glass. One of the hallmarks of food packaging is the single-use design.
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The Rise of Private Label Pharmaceuticals and Its Impact on Packaging
Pharma Packaging Solutions
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
At Tjoapack, we are your premier provider of private label pharmaceutical packaging solutions. The Appeal of Private Label Pharmaceuticals Private label pharmaceuticals, also known as store brands or own brands, are products manufactured by one company but sold under the brand name of a retailer or another company.
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Packaging Congress (PHARMAP 2022)
pharmaphorum
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Packaging Congress (PHARMAP 2022) is held on June, 20-21, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Packaging Congress provides a networking platform for decision-makers from the pharmaceutical industry to share cases and brand-new solutions in one place.
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AbbVie Exploits Offshore Subsidiaries to Avoid Paying Taxes
World of DTC Marketing
JULY 8, 2022
The investigation found that the Republican tax law has enabled AbbVie to generate the bulk of its sales and profits for brand-name drugs like Humira in the United States while booking those profits offshore for tax purposes. 10 No manufacturing, packaging, or distribution of Humira or related inputs occurs in Bermuda. in the U.S.,
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The Drug Packaging Process from Start to Finish
Pharma Packaging Solutions
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
That’s why the drug packaging process is so important, and must be carried out correctly. Primary packaging is the first step in the drug packaging process. Packing materials that come in direct contact with pharmaceutical products—such as blister packs, bottles, vials, and ampules—are all examples of primary packaging.
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Which Type of Pharmaceutical Packaging Do You Need?
Pharma Packaging Solutions
AUGUST 23, 2022
Pharmaceutical packaging plays a critical role in the medical supply chain. There are several different types of pharmaceutical packaging, each with its own purpose. . Primary Pharmaceutical Packaging. There are several different types of pharmaceutical packaging, each with its own purpose. .
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Who Owns Hostess Brands? Smucker’s New $5.6 Billion Acquisition
XTalks
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Smucker Company, otherwise known as Smucker, announced its agreement to acquire Hostess Brands for a substantial $5.6 Who owns Hostess Brands now? times, based on Smucker’s projections of Hostess Brands’ 2023 outcomes. So, who owns Hostess Brands after its financial ups and downs? Yesterday, the J.M.
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Table salt needs extra iodine, finds Bangladesh study
Medical Xpress
MAY 10, 2023
A Bangladesh study published in Food Chemistry Advances shows wide variation in iodine levels among packaged salt brands sold locally.
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Rising Demand for Pharmaceutical Secondary Packaging Providers
Roots Analysis
APRIL 20, 2022
This continuously growing pipeline of pharmaceutical drug products has inadvertently led to an increase in the demand for their associated primary packaging and Secondary Packaging solutions. . 1] It also plays a key role in marketing and brand projection for a product. Company Competitiveness Analysis.
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Flexible Food & Consumer Packaging: How New Product Innovations Around Paper, Aluminum and Mono-PE Can Improve Sustainability
XTalks
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Consumers actively seek out — and are willing to pay a premium for — food and consumer products labeled as organic or plant-based, but what about claims related to the recyclability of the packaging itself? Clearly, this generation has a unique focus on consumer packaging and the environment, and brand managers should take note.
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Nestlé Acquires Functional Beverage Brand Essentia Water After Selling Bottled Water Portfolio
XTalks
MARCH 9, 2021
Nestlé has finalized the acquisition of premium beverage brand Essentia, the leading alkaline water brand and number one selling bottled water in the natural channel, for an undisclosed amount. So what makes Essentia a premium, functional beverage brand? billion. “We Functional Beverage Market.
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The Role of Quality Assurance in Generic Drugs
Drug Patent Watch
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
These dedicated individuals play a critical role in ensuring that generic drugs meet the same high standards as their brand-name counterparts. But today, I want to shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked heroes of the generic drug industry: Quality Assurance (QA) professionals.
China’s NMPA grants priority review status for Ocumension’s Zerviate NDA
Pharmaceutical Technology
MAY 1, 2023
The NDA is supported by the data package licensed to Ocumension by Nicox as well as the Phase III clinical trial in China. Zerviate, 0.24% was compared to emedastine difumarate ophthalmic solution, 0.05%, an antihistamine, which is marketed under undeb Emadine brand name.
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing And Packaging Congress 2022 Connects Pharma Leaders
The Pharma Data
APRIL 27, 2022
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Packaging Congress (PHARMAP 2022) covers the current state of the pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging industry. One of the major challenges for pharmaceutical executives is to manage the leveraging manufacturing and packaging processes.
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Introducing the Pharmaceutical Technology Excellence Awards 2023
Pharmaceutical Technology
MAY 17, 2023
Download the Research Guide Research Guide Key Dates August – Submissions Open Early December – Excellence Award winners announced Benefits for Winning Companies Independent recognition solidifies your business as a trustworthy brand. Our brand is recognized as a mark of excellence in the industry.
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New Coca-Cola Zero Sugar to Taste More Like Coke’s Iconic Flavor
XTalks
JULY 16, 2021
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar has released a new refreshing recipe and bold packaging that provides consumers with a taste more similar to the original and iconic Coke flavor. Related: What Ever Happened to Coke with Stevia? Additionally, a new Snapchat lens allows users to take sunset selfies at home with the Coke Zero Sugar lens. “As
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Pharma on a digital hiring spree?
World of DTC Marketing
MARCH 2, 2021
Today’s good digital marketing people understand the difference between hype versus trends that are redefining how brands market online. Your digital marketing is always selling your product, brand, and company, but it’s much different in healthcare.
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Six Trends for Food Brands to Embrace to Win Over Consumers
XTalks
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Major players are seeing their sales decline, heightened competition from smaller brands and mounting production costs. For food companies to survive and be successful until 2050 and beyond, the report identified six innovation trends for brands to focus on: Developing food for health. Company statements aren’t cutting it anymore.
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Takis Disrupt the Salty Snack Category by Introducing Five New Products
XTalks
MAY 25, 2021
Takis, a chip company, known for its spicy rolled tortilla chip, announced that they are expanding their brand by introducing five new snacks with their signature Fuego flavor and a new brand look. The brand came to the US in 2001 and they have been known since then to provide consumers with the spice they wanted.
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Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market: The Need, Advantages and Drivers
Roots Analysis
AUGUST 14, 2024
Packaging is the process of enclosing a product in a container in order to protect and store it. In the pharmaceutical industry, packaging plays a crucial role in ensuring the strength and integrity of a product. Further, the type of raw material utilized for packaging highly depends on the type of product / drug to be enclosed.
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How Smaller Food Manufacturers Surpassed Big Food Brands During the Pandemic
XTalks
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
As big food brands struggled to meet demand in the earlier days of the COVID-19 pandemic — since many shoppers became less willing to go to brick-and-mortar food retailers — consumers began shifting toward other means of getting food to their tables. Related: Big Food Brands Bypass Retailers in Pandemic.
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How Smaller Food Manufacturers Surpassed Big Food Brands During the Pandemic
XTalks
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
As big food brands struggled to meet demand in the earlier days of the COVID-19 pandemic — since many shoppers became less willing to go to brick-and-mortar food retailers — consumers began shifting toward other means of getting food to their tables. Related: Big Food Brands Bypass Retailers in Pandemic.
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STAT+: Patients for Affordable Drugs taps new leader
STAT News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Merith Basey, who most recently led a group that promotes access to medicine by pressuring universities, took the helm of Patients for Affordable Drugs as the group is fighting to defend implementation of Democrats’ major drug pricing reform package , including a brand-new Medicare drug price negotiation program.
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Food Industry by the Numbers: Leading Food Brands, Mergers & Acquisitions and More
XTalks
APRIL 28, 2023
To celebrate 20 years of Xtalks , we’re taking a look back over the last 20 years in the food industry by highlighting some of the most talked-about food brands by the year, mergers and acquisitions and biggest advancements in food safety. It is the maker of Cadbury, Oreo, Ritz, Triscuit and other household brands. In a deal worth $13.8
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This Software Company Helps CPG Brands Manage Excess Inventory
XTalks
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Spoiler Alert , a Boston-based software company that helps perishable consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands manage excess inventory, announced on Wednesday that it raised $11 million in a series A funding round. The platform is used by a growing number of CPG brands to digitize their business-to-business (B2B) liquidation.
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