Latest News in the pharma Industry

Sustainability

Calculating Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions

22 Dec 2020

The third in a quarterly series of blog posts about responsible supply chain management from the PSCI Chair, Caroline O'Brien

As the pharma packaging world becomes more personalized, what does it mean?

14 Dec 2020

With a value of more than $1,000 billion in 2019 and enjoying a 5% increase during that year, the global pharmaceutical sector is in good health. But it is also a moving universe, in which both the digital and design revolutions have changed the game o...

BASF's active ingredient Lipofructyl re-awarded Fair Trade label

8 Dec 2020

The company's Argan Program promotes ethical sourcing and a sustainable supply chain for argan oil

Sirio Europe invests in advanced manufacturing and green technologies

19 Oct 2020

Manufacturing facility upgrades have substantially increased the CDMO’s production capacity and energy efficiency.

Sharp invests $10M in biologics and injectables packaging equipment

12 Oct 2020

Investment includes the installation two of automated top-loading cartoner with the flexibility to pack vials, syringes, pens/autoinjectors and multi-component kits.

Biogen invests $250 million to eliminate its use of fossil fuels

14 Sep 2020

After achieving carbon neutrality in 2014, Biogen further bolsters its action against climate change with the goal to become fossil fuel free by 2040.

Samsung Biologics adds fourth plant due to growing demand

11 Aug 2020

Plant 4 will add 256 KL capacity to its site, which is scheduled to commence manufacturing activities in the second half of 2022.

Construction underway on new Croda North American HQ and Innovation Centre

28 Jul 2020

The facility will support the company'a goal of being climate, land and people positive by 2030.

DuPont's seaweed-based soft capsule ingredient gains non-GMO certification

29 Jun 2020

SeaGel offers drug and dietary supplement manufacturers an animal-free and sustainable alternative to traditional soft capsules.

Pharmapack expert recommends holistic approach to sustainability

18 May 2020

Although the industry might be 30% along its sustainability journey, greater interoperability is needed from materials to devices.

Wasdell acquires specialist packaging supplier

28 Apr 2020

The acquisition will strengthen Wasdell’s capabilities and product offerings, including 100% recyclable and biodegradable options, in the medical device sector.

Sanner introduces bio-based plastic packaging

16 Dec 2019

Represents the first biopackaging of its kind made of renewable raw materials.