Soft drinks firm labels Coca-Cola's production plant 'a disgrace'
Andrew Cawthray, boss of soft drinks maker Cawingredients, has challenged competitors' commitment to efficient, eco-friendly processing.
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RTE and CPET packaging trends prompt Sonoco acquisition
Sonoco said good forecasted growth in the US markets for CPET and multi-layer barrier polypropylene containers for ready-to-eat (RTE) frozen foods were two key factors that triggered its takeover of Associated Packaging Technologies (APT).
New angled x-ray beam targets blind spots in glass and metal containers
Mettler Toledo said its new beverage inspection system can meet high speed filling requirements, and includes new beam geometry to ensure beverage makers are regulatory compliant.
Which? picks holes in tea bag biodegradability
Tea bags sold in the UK are only 70 to 80 per cent biodegradable, according to a report published by Which? - a consumer rights watchdog.
Nitrate-rich beetroot juice may lower blood pressure
A small glass of nitrate-rich beetroot juice may help reduce blood pressure to the same extent as nitrate pills, says a new study from London.
Ecolab and DuPont poised to launch new anti-microbial film
Ecolab and DuPont have said their new non-food contact anti-microbial coating for processors will reduce the risk of contamination from mould and a range of pathogenic bacteria on a wide range of surfaces for up to 30 days.