Bottling, Canning & Cartoning
Americas: Bosch to acquire US fill, seal equipment company
Bosch Packaging Technology has announced plans to acquire US-based Osgood Industries in Oldsmar, Florida to further strengthen its engagement in the liquid food industry...
Europe: Schuler boosts can-making capabilities with bodymaker
Japanese canmaking company Universal Can Corporation (UCC) has obtained a license where it can offer bodymakers, neckers-flangers and light testers for beverage container makers.
This...
Americas: Bobst recognized for innovative machine in Brazil
Bobst has received the gold Highlight of the Year award trophy in Brazil's Embanews awards.
The award is in recognition of the new Novacut 106...
Americas: Anheuser-Busch expands US facility with US$170M
Anheuser-Busch will embark on a US$170 million expansion project at its Metal Container Corporation (MCC) facility in Jacksonville, US.
As part of the company’s plan...
Asia Pacific: Malt beverages offer market opportunities in region, SIG Combibloc
In the soft drink and milk drink sector, trends are indicating that beverages should be made 100% from natural ingredients without containing added sugar.
Against...
Asia Pacific: Chinese bottled water brand installs second Sidel line
After installing a Sidel PET Combi line for four liter water bottles in 2014, Chinese bottled producer Nongfu Spring has invested in a second...
Europe: Fish-shaped yogurt sauce bottles debut in region
AS Põltsamaa Felix releases two lactose-free yogurt sauces (tartar and tomato flavors) for fish lovers in fish-shaped plastic bottles that are designed and produced...
World: Domestic consumption grows metal packaging sector
After a significant slowdown in the late 2000s, the global market for metal packaging has recovered its growth with the highest rates registered in...
Americas: Printpack debuts PE pouch at show
Printpack will debut an easy tear polyethylene pouch with customizable moisture barrier, oxygen barrier and closures options at Pack Expo 2016 in Chicago, US...
Americas: Crown releases metal lids for PET containers
Crown Holdings releases new metal closures that are compatible with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers.
The new package combination offers considerable weight, efficiency and breakage...