Greiner Packaging to ban BPA in packaging by mid-2014
Greiner Packaging is to ban bisphenol A (BPA) from the use of its food packaging by the end of March 2014.
Archives for September 19, 2013
DRINKTEC 2013: LIVE FROM THE SHOW FLOOR
Krones shakes up sterilization technology with new aseptic filler
Krones senior project engineer, Fabian Schneider, explains why the firm's Contiform AseptBloc aseptic filler launched at Drinktec 2013 breaks new ground - saving time, energy and media by sterilizing preforms rather than finished PET bottles.
Scientists find genetic link between sugary drinks and gout
Scientists in New Zealand have for the first time discovered a genetic link between sugary drinks and the occurrence of the debilitating arthritic disease, gout, in men.
Shocked Canadian girl finds foul message on Coke-owned Vitaminwater cap
Coca-Cola Canada has apologized to a family in Alberta after a young girl was shocked to read the offensive message 'YOU RETARD' printed on the inside of a Vitaminwater bottle cap.
drinktec 2013: live from the show floor
Tate & Lyle has high European hopes for Splenda-based water enhancers
Abigail Storms, global marketing director, sweeteners and beverage, Tate & Lyle, insists Splenda sucralose perfectly suits liquid water enhancers as an emerging European category, against the backdrop of success for products such as Kraft Foods' MIO...
DRINKTEC 2013: LIVE FROM THE SHOW FLOOR
KHS: PET milk bottle demand driving aseptic tech interest
Speaking with DairyReporter.com at drinktec 2013 about its new Innosept Asbofill ASR machine, KHS pinpointed increasing demand from liquid milk processors for PET packaging as a key driver of fresh interest in aseptic filling technology.