Bottling, Canning & Cartoning
Europe: KHS launches line heater for PET bottle material savings
The beverage industry wants ever lighter polyethylene terephthlate (PET) bottles that also remain stable and ensure the quality of their products.
KHS has thus launched...
Europe: Metal cans are lightweight, attractive on shelves, Crown tells FNI
On June 24, 2014, Crown Holdings released its 2013 Sustainability Report that showcases the environmental benefits of steel food cans and celebrates the culture of...
World: Package needs to appeal, perform, provide value to the environment, says Tetra Pak
Tetra Pak on June 12, 2014 announced a further investment of €36 million (US$48.69 million) in its packaging material plant in Izmir, Turkey to...
Americas: Baking institute approves two Menasha Packaging entities in audit
Menasha Packaging’s PrePrint facility and Folding Carton Group have been recognized by the American Institute of Baking (AIB) International after successfully completing its Good...
Americas: Tetra Pak completes €65M plant upgrade in Brazil, expects 70% capacity increase
Tetra Pak has completed a €65 million (US$88.45 million) upgrade for its packaging material plant in Ponta Grossa, Brazil.
The project increases the capacity of...
Europe: RPC Kutenholz custom designs functional, modern bottle for dessert sauce company
Schwartauer’s 2kg Dessert Sauces has donned a bottle by from RPC Kutenholz, which is designed to bring a modernity and convenience to consumers.
It has...
Americas: AMUT, CarbonLITE Recycling to recycle bottles into pellets
AMUT is pleased to have been selected as an integral part of the new project of CarbonLITE Recycling LLC, a 20,000 sqm plant that...
Americas: Winery to be the first to use plant-based cork closure
Avalon Winery is the first US winery to use the new plant-based Select Bio, a zero carbon footprint wine closure, says wine closure producer...
Americas: Steel food cans are green, says Crown
Crown Holdings has released its 2013 Sustainability Report that showcases the environmental benefits of steel food cans and celebrates the culture of sustainability that...
Asia Pacific: European milk popular among Asians and Africans, SIG Combibloc tells FNI
Asia’s rising population and consumers’ quest for safe milk and dairy products are propelling the growth of milk exports from Europe.
This also leads to...