News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
Faerch Plast has claimed a first with its black crystalline polyethylene (CPET) material that can be detected by Near InfraRed (NIR) sensors enabling recyclers to sort the material in the plastic waste stream.
DISPATCHES FROM INTERBEV 2012, LAS VEGAS
Recycling expert Sandra Keil from Earth911 insists that brands need to change unhelpful standardized recycling messages on cans, PET, HDPE and glass containers that simply serve to confuse local consumers.
AptarGroup is to restructure 12 facilities in Europe, including the closure of two sites, in a bid to boost future growth in the region.
Alchem USA has launched a new concentrated liquid form of natural plant extract vinpocetine for beverage applications and claims the ingredient can enhance memory and alertness.
Detectamet is rolling out a host of detectable accessories for food and drink manufacturers, from tote bin liners to ear plugs and hygienic gloves.
DISPATCHES FROM PACK EXPO 2012, CHICAGO
Speaking live at Pack Expo, PTI’s Oliver Stauffer explains why checking retort pouch seal integrity is vital for food and beverage producers, and presents his firm’s new ultrasound system as a solution.