News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has launched a new blow-moulding grade of HDPE (high density polyethylene) to make bottles for milk, other dairy products and juices in ‘tough’ conditions.
Closure Systems International has launched a closure that they claim delivers improved packaging cost and sustainability, superior CO2 performance, and enhanced impact resistance.
Tetra Pak says customer feedback led it to introduce new sizes for a carton range popular in developing markets such as China, but claims they could also cut waste and boost line efficiency in developed markets.
Sidel will launch a new version of its Combi Predis FMa machine this year for filling single-serve PET bottles with sensitive beverages, to meet the industry need for higher speeds and lower operational costs.
India’s food safety watchdog is set to issue new regulations and crackdown on caffeinated energy drinks, possibly stripping them of their ‘energy’ tag.