News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
China-based American Oriental Bioengineering has entered into a strategic deal with the China government to develop its Soybean Protein Peptide, in a move which gives the thumbs up to the country's biotech industry as well promoting domestic soy...
A new four-roll dough moulder from APV Baker is said to provide industrial bakers with a number of benefits, not least the extension of product shelf life.
Eastern Europe will prove pivotal to future palm oil demand. According to the Malaysian Palm Oil Promotion Council both Russia and Ukraine will be driving demand, which is expected to top growth of ten per cent in the coming years, writes Simon Pitman.
Energy and sports drinks continued their rapid rise up the soft drinks rankings last year, driven by new product launches and an increasing trend towards convenience and on-the-go consumption. But while most of the growth has come from North America...
Crown Holdings has introduced a plastic closure for bottled water that combines economic 26.7-mm sizing with tamper-proof technology and a triple thread bottle finish.
Japanese sweetener and seasonings giant Ajinomoto plans to ramp up production of its Masako flavoured seasoning in Indonesia, reported the Nihon Keizai Shimbun yesterday.
Europe's PET bottle recycling market increased dramatically last year, but there are fears that a similar increase in exports abroad may lead to less environmental regulation.
Owens-Illinois (OI) has received approval from the European Commission for its previously announced acquisition of BSN Glasspack, a move that will make the firm the largest glass container manufacturer in Europe.