Bottling, Canning & Cartoning
Europe: KHS showcases PET processing in Germany
At K 2016 KHS will be exhibiting modules for special packaging formats for the InnoPET Blomax Series IV stretch blow molder.
The Bottles & Shapes...
Asia Pacific: China downs energy drinks more than US
In 2015, Chinese consumers drank an additional 545 million liters of sports drinks over 2014, according to a research by Mintel.
In terms of volume...
Americas: Sonoco sells operations to Amcor
Sonoco will be selling its rigid plastics blow molding operations to Amcor for US$280 million. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals in the...
Asia Pacific: NZ’s UHT milk reaches China in 34 days
Consumers across China are getting a taste of the freshest imported ultra heat temperature (UHT) milk due to a Fonterra program aimed at delivering...
Europe: Husky exhibits beverage system at K 2016
Husky Injection Molding Systems is slated to exhibit at K 2016 from October 19-26, 2016, in Düsseldorf, Germany.
At the show, it will showcase the...
Americas: PepsiCo reduced operational water use by 26%
In 2015, PepsiCo reduced its operational water use per unit of production by 26% versus a 2006 baseline.
This exceeded the company's previously stated...
Europe: New closures for 5-gallon containers
Bericap has developed a liner-less one-piece closure fitted with a specific seal (Valvelock Trumpet).
It was tested successfully on new polyethylene terephthalate (PET) necks...
Americas: MIT invents hand truck for safe deliveries
Delivering beer and other beverages to bars in Boston and other cities with old infrastructure — where many storage cellars have no elevator access...
Asia Pacific: KHS reports sales in India
The KHS Group has recorded several big orders in July 2017, which is largely due to the sale of two FreshSafe polyethylene terephthalate (PET)...
Europe: Dairy brands should offer more convenience to consumers
Consumers in the UK are increasingly looking for food and drink that saves time and allows them to feel they have a better work-life...