Archives for February 10, 2003

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Beer in plastic bottles: next generation from Interbrew

Belgian brewer Interbrew has introduced a new innovative beer packaging, Pivopack. The launch marks the first monolayer barrier enhanced PET bottle worldwide and will be making its debut on the Russian market.

Wavy bottling

Production of multi-layer containers has begun at RPC Verpackungen Kutenholz, for a range of polypropylene condiment bottles incorporating a waved shaping - a configuration that is traditionally challenging to produce.

SWA renews duty cut calls

The Scotch Whisky Association has begun its annual campaign for a cut duty levels on whisky and other spirits, calling for a 4 per cent drop this year.