Beverage sector target of Sacmi, Oystar technology tie-up
A new deal sees packaging machinery suppliers Oystar and Sacmi combining their technical know-how for beverage applications.
Archives for July 4, 2011
EU member states back stevia; could be products on-shelves by “early 2012”
The long journey to European Union acceptance for the natural, intense sweetener, steviol glycoside, shortened significantly yesterday when the EU’s 27 member states backed its safety at a European Commission (EC) committee meeting.
National Starch expands reach of fruit pulp replacer
National Starch is looking to expand the reach of its starch-based pulp replacer Precisa Pulp 02 to a wider variety of exotic fruit juice drinks.
Lighter bottle top could save SABMiller US$12.6m per year
SABMiller’s new lighter beer cap could cut its costs by US$12.6m per year if it is rolled out globally, says the firm.
Asahi aims to boost global presence with Australian and NZ buys
Asahi is to proceed with two Australian and New Zealand soft drinks deals, with the aim of becoming one of the world’s top food and beverage companies.
Rexam looks for can openings in the wine industry
Rexam is taking aim at opportunities in the wine sector as it works with its partner DIS to upgrade filling equipment for packaging wine in cans.