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Rising shipping costs: How custom packaging protects your brand and bottom line

Custom packaging can help offset rising freight costs by optimizing packaging size and weight, reducing damage, streamlining logistics, and enhancing brand recognition.




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PINALEN Announces New Line of Concentrated Products Featuring Reduced Packaging

The reduced packaging size will not only minimize resource consumption but also enhance logistical efficiency, leading to a reduction in carbon emissions.




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CPGs on Deadline by Amazon to Overhaul Packaging

Some consumer packaged goods brands have been asked by Amazon in recent months to overhaul their product packaging to be greener, sturdier and cheaper to ship, according to Forbes.




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World’s Largest VCI Film Plant Boosts Capacity with New Extrusion Line

The new multimillion-dollar line, E23, promises to benefit both customers and employees as Cortec® Advanced Films continues to blaze new ground with an expanding portfolio of specialty film and bag products.




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Drug Supply Chain Compliance: AV Group Joins Partnership as DSCSA Deadline Looms

Antares Vision Group becomes first DSCSA solution provider to join the Pulse Interoperable Partner program of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).




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Meler's Micron+ Adhesive Systems Improve Packaging Line Efficiency

Key benefits include an innovative tank construction that ensures uniform melt temperatures with no hotspots, char or waste; a horizontal piston pump design that provides consistent, direct adhesive feed; and a high efficiency design that uses 60% less energy and 50% less compressed air than comparable systems. 




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Cabot Transitions to Sustainable Packaging Solution for 8-oz Cheese Bar Line

This decision follows the completion of a comprehensive sustainable packaging study initiated in 2022 and will result in reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and fuel requirements by up to 25%, alongside significant water savings during manufacturing of their 8-oz cheese bar line.




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New Dog Treat Line Packaged in Resealable Stand-Up Pouches

Honey I’m Home! is a range of dog treats that, in just 16 months, has transformed the by-products of India’s village buffalo farmers into a range that has taken the pet food market by storm.




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Guittard introduces couverture line of chocolate using PCR packaging material

Guittard Couverture showcases the brand's commitment to providing customers with premium chocolate in enhanced, sustainable packaging.




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MedlinePlus DrugInfo - AssessmentPsychology.com

Drugs and Supplements from MedlinePlus - A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health.




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MedlinePlus

Health topics, Drugs and Supplements, Encyclopedia, Dictionary, News, Directories, Other Resources.




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Continuing Education Online for Psychologists and Mental Health Practitioners

Online CEs for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and mental health practitioners.




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Borderline Personality Disorder - NIMH

A brief overview that focuses on the symptoms, treatments, and research findings by the National Institute of Mental Health.




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Psychological and Medical Tests Online - AssessmentPsychology.com

Access online over 150 psychological and medical tests and clinical calculators used by psychologists and health care professionals.




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Assessment Psychology Online - Psychological Assessment and Testing

Assessment Psychology Online is the psychologist's desktop reference for psychological assessment, testing, and practice resources, with information for educators, students and patients.




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Expanded Packaging Range Introduces Expanded Food Line

How Deuce Studio used packaging to help Crosta & Mollica expand its Italian food packaging range across new categories.




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KHS helps Argentinian brewery replace glass line with can filling equipment

The KHS Innofill Can DVD can filler at the Quilmes facility in Buenos Aires currently has a filling capacity of 90,000 cans per hour and can be increased to a maximum of 135,000 cans per hour if required.




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Vault49 Launches 'Uniquely Bahamian' Design for Ricardo Rum's New RTD Line

Leading consumer groups and getting involved in taste tests during the product development phase, Vault49 uncovered what it really means to be ‘Uniquely Bahamian’




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Inline Plastics Launches New Safe-T-Fresh® 7-inch Rounds

Designed with Inline Plastics’ Safe-T-Fresh® technology, each package features tamper evident and tamper resistant seals to keep all food safe and secure.




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Shurtape Adds rPET Recycled Packaging Tapes to Its Sustainable Products LineUp

Made with 90% post-consumer recycled PET film, the new tapes offer a way to dramatically reduce the use of virgin plastics in case sealing operations.




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Steriline to Showcase Robotic Vial Filling & Capping Machine at CPHI Milan

This cutting-edge machine is poised to attract pharmaceutical professionals and companies eager to enhance production efficiency and maintain compliance with stringent industry standards.




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Beyond the Headlines at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Meeting face-to-face with packaging leaders and innovators at PACK EXPO Las Vegas provided valuable context and nuance that official news releases don’t offer.




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The Beverage Carton Industry Outlines Sustainable Packaging Commitments

The ten year roadmap aims for beverage cartons made from renewable and/or recycled material. 




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Eco-Products® Creates New Foodservice Product Line for Compostable Packaging Identification

All cups, lids, containers and cutlery in the new Veridian™ line feature the word “Compostable,” display the BPI Certification Mark signifying that the material is compostable, and include green or brown identification elements like tinting and striping that further help distinguish them from their non-compostable counterparts. 




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Norwegian Cruise Line Debuts Reusable Serveware for In-Room Breakfast

This new serveware, designed to work well in fast-paced food service environments, will replace traditional porcelain dishes for in-room breakfast service.




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Colpac launches new line of paperboard food packaging

Stagione® Light showcases the iconic shape and roll top design of Colpac’s original range, while offering customers lighter products that are manufactured from one piece of paperboard.




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Nature's Garden debuts new options for Yoggies line

New packaging options/flavor combinations were created to accommodate the needs/requests of convenience, warehouse, drug store and big box chains. 




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EDL Packaging Customizes Its Twin Stream Bundler To Streamline Shelving of Personal Care Products

The shrink film bundler was designed and manufactured to package liquid soaps and cleansers for a contract packer that manufactures under license for well known brands.




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Companies Make Headlines with Small Footprints, High Speeds

In 2023, the packaging equipment industry saw significant innovations, including Packsize's award-winning X5® solution, MGS's Matrix TL top-loading case packer, and Ishida Europe's ACP-700 series automatic case packing system. Read more about these game-changing innovations!




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Miswa Chemicals UK Automates Trio of End-of-Lines with Help from Sidel

With its large packing portfolio and secondary packaging expertise, Sidel has provided three adapted case packers to handle different homecare, automotive and insecticide products on three lines, contributing to an overall 40% production line increase.




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Kroger Expands Our Brands Portfolio with Field & Vine™ Fresh Produce Line

The brand currently includes blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries.




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Sidel, British Sugar announce partnership to install end-of-line solution

British Sugar needed an extremely compact and flexible case packing and palletizing solution to be implemented within a tight plant area that would be capable of handling multiple pallet and format types.




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Pacteon Group to Present End-of-Line Solutions at PACK EXPO East

Company’s solutions for palletizing and stretch wrapping will be on display at the trade show, which will take place March 18-20 in Philadelphia.




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End-of-line Solutions Take Center Stage

Learn more about these exciting new developments in automation and robotics.




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Rethink Robotics unveils new line of collaborative robots at IMTS

Rethink Robotics celebrates its comeback with a renewed company vision, aiming to serve the North American market with better, faster, and stronger products and solutions.




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Premier Tech’s New TOMA Product Line Marries Palletizing with Automation

The first product under the TOMA™ brand – and its underlying mindset – is a palletizing solution featuring the most advanced interface on the market, bringing together industrial robustness and user-friendliness with collaborative robotics.




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PMI KYOTO Develops New End-of-Line Packaging System for Bar Products

The complete EOL system is designed to eliminate bottlenecks and increase bar packaging efficiency.




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Expert Article: Conveying Solutions that Keep Packaging Lines Moving

No manufacturer can afford to stand idle, so one expert suggests several critical design considerations to keep in mind before deciding on a conveying solution.




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Hygienic Improvements with Conveyors Allow Streamlined Packaging Process

As the packaging process becomes increasingly automated, a key area of focus for suppliers has been conveyors. One challenge is hygiene. Several companies are taking steps to mitigate this issue.




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Pacteon Acquires Descon to Enhance End-of-Line Packaging Equipment Offerings

Descon Integrated Conveyor Solutions is a prominent provider of integrated conveyor systems for the food and beverage industry.




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5 Topics to Discuss with Your Packaging Line Integrator

For many of today’s top CPGs, packaging line integrations have become routine investments; necessary for meeting changing market demands and improving the overall efficiency of production lines. The relative success of a packaging line integration can be determined by answering “yes” to three questions




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New Line of Compact Counting & Packaging Equipment for Unmixed, Single Type or Single Flavor Products

The fully servo-driven HQ Series counting & dispensing machines are designed to provide 100% accuracy for primary or secondary packaging of candy, confectionary and chocolate as well as non-food products.




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Automatic Inline Inspection Maximizes Sustainability of Silicone Release Liners

Techlan, with the help of ISRA Vision, developed its Re-Liner, a silicone release material that is 100% recycled, and can be reused up to 10 times in a circular system.




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Antares Vision Group Introduces Inline Pressure Measurement System for Beverages

Company’s PCS700-IOT performs high-speed pressure and gas measurement for carbonated, nitrogen-dosed and hot-filled beverages to detect leaks and optimize the process.





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Xlence Sets New Standard in Online Trading

With its recent launch, Xlence is quickly positioning itself as a promising option in the online trading world. This new platform emphasizes transparency, education, and accessibility, aiming to make trading a simpler and more empowering experience for users.

In a recent announcement, Xlence laid out its mission to provide traders with a supportive and versatile environment, underpinned by advanced technology and a diverse selection of trading instruments. This approach shows a clear focus on catering to both experienced traders and newcomers, offering tools, resources, and tailored support.

A Wide Array of Trading Options to Suit All Investors

One of the company’s standout features is its broad range of trading options, which includes Forex, metals, indices, commodities, futures, and shares. With this variety, Xlence caters to traders looking to diversify their portfolios and explore different strategies, allowing them to adapt their trades according to shifting market conditions.

To support this flexibility, Xlence offers four unique account types—Essential, Prime, Deluxe, and Ultimate—each designed to suit different trading styles and levels of expertise. Through this segmentation, Xlence ensures that all traders, from beginners to seasoned investors, can access features aligned with their goals, trading preferences, and risk tolerance.

The platform also highlights its low spreads, flexible leverage, and fast trade execution, all critical features that give traders an edge in fast-paced markets. Xlence appears focused on streamlining the user experience, particularly when it comes to managing funds.

With a seamless approach to deposits and withdrawals, Xlence aims to make financial transactions straightforward, reflecting the platform’s commitment to providing a hassle-free and user-centered trading experience.

Emphasizing Education and Support for a Global Clientele

The broker’s emphasis on education and support reflects a strong understanding of what traders need to succeed. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of educational resources, designed to benefit both new and experienced traders.

These resources range from beginner-friendly tutorials to advanced insights into market trends and trading techniques. By providing traders with access to these learning tools, Xlence shows it understands that successful trading requires a continuous process of learning and skill development.

Beyond education, Xlence also offers extensive support to its users, showing a notable commitment to accessibility for traders worldwide. With customer service available in over 15 languages, the platform is well-prepared to assist a diverse client base.

This multilingual support underscores the broker’s global perspective, ensuring that traders from various backgrounds can find guidance in their preferred language, which can be especially valuable in navigating complex trading environments. The approach indicates Xlence’s awareness of the varied needs of its clients and highlights its focus on creating a trading environment where users feel valued and supported.

In a highly competitive online trading market, Xlence’s balanced approach to technology, user education, and support sets it apart. The platform’s attention to providing versatile trading options, combined with its dedication to education and global support, suggests that Xlence is well-positioned to become a trusted name in the industry.

This article was written by FL Contributors at www.forexlive.com.




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Caroline Beasley Named 2021 National Radio Award Recipient




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NAB Presents 2021 Marconi Radio Awards and State of the Industry Address Online




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In Surprise Ruling, FCC Denies Request for Extension of FM Booster Stations Comment Deadline

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Federal Communications Commission denied a joint request by NAB and NPR for a two-week extension of the comment deadline in a proceeding on FM broadcast booster stations. The following statement can be attributed to NAB Chief Legal Officer Rick Kaplan:




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NAB Show New York Presents ‘Radio Reimagined’ Conference Lineup

The National Association of Broadcasters today unveiled the schedule for the Radio Reimagined | Charting Radio’s Future conference, one of two radio-focused tracks taking place at NAB Show New York. Held Thursday, October 20th at the Javits Center, Radio Reimagined is geared towards station-level radio managers, programmers and operators from all market sizes.