Beverages
Linx Launches Returnable Bottle Ink to Enable Reuse of Glass Bottles
Coding and marking specialist Linx Printing Technologies has launched its new returnable Linx Black bottling ink 1068 to enable the reuse of glass bottles used in the drinks industry. more
Tetra Pak and Veolia partner to get all beverage carton components recycled
Tetra Pak has joined forces with global resource management company Veolia in a game-changing partnership that will enable all components of used beverage cartons collected within the European Union to be recycled by 2025. more
Thirst for a competitive edge
“Many people in the beverage industry are currently asking how they will become or remain competitive in the future,” says Andrea Kalrait, exhibition director BrauBeviale. more
Ready for the German Packaging Law: Glass-coated PET Bottles Resolve Juice Production Challenge
Priority for fully recyclable PET bottles: when the German Packaging Law comes into effect on January 1, 2019, the new legislation will set down binding rules to increase recycling quotas. more
Audience-Engaging Packaging at BrauBeviale
Ball is showcasing its latest innovations at BrauBeviale in Nuremberg, Germany, this November, responding to customer demand to continue developing eye-catching and exciting packaging. more
Innova Market Insights Identifies Key Trends for 2019
Targeting increasingly adventurous consumers, set on new discoveries and experiences, will be key to developments in the food and beverage industry in 2019. more
Petainer Launches New Hybrid Kegs at Brau Beviale 2018
Petainer is launching its new 30L and 20L Slimline petainerKeg Hybrid kegs at this year’s Brau Beviale - Hall 4 / 4-137. The new formats complement the standard 20L Hybrid which is already in use around the world. more
Opening up the World of Closures
Elisabeth Skoda looks at key trends in area of closures and dispensing systems, and explores how key industry players are working to address challenges such as convenience, sustainability and connectivity. more
KHS Corpoplast introduces the latest innovation in PET packaging at in-house exhibition
Around 150 participants gathered information about new and further developments in PET packaging systems at KHS Corpoplast's innovation event this year in Hamburg. more
Tri-Star Presents Alternative to Single Use Cups - the pokito Pop-Up Cup
pokito is a robust, British designed and manufactured reusable cup that can be collapsed before and after use and slipped into your pocket, handbag or briefcase. more
Elopak launches aseptic Pure-Pak cartons with Natural Brown Board
Elopak is taking a step forward with sustainable packaging and launching aseptic Pure-Pak® cartons made with Natural Brown Board. more
On-Shelf Differentiation and Premium Appeal: Sidel and Gebo Cermex at All4Pack 2018
At All4Pack 2018, taking place in Paris from the 26th to 29th of November, Sidel and Gebo Cermex will present the advanced systems and innovative packaging solutions suitably developed for the food, home and personal care industries. more
The Drivers Behind Direct to Can Printing Expansion
A Q&A with Rob Day, CEO Tonejet, exploring the benefits of direct printing to cans and what lies behind the increase in demand. more
Metsä Board’s Lidloc Awarded the Red Dot Design Award for Design Excellence and Creative Achievement
Metsä Board has announced that its revolutionary paperboard cup design, ‘Lidloc’, has been awarded the coveted ‘Red Dot’ for design excellence and creative achievement. more
SERAM & Guala Closures launch range of multimaterial caps
SERAM and Guala Closures have combined their knowhow to design a new range of corks for luxury spirits. more
Heuft's inspection innovations on show at Fachpack
The latest in our Fachpack video series: Heuft's Product Manager Anton Diehl talks about the benefits of the company's unique pulsed X-ray technology, which allows to carefully and precisely check the integrity of product and packaging. more
Sidel Group’s Solutions at Gulfood Manufacturing
At the Middle East’s biggest food and beverage processing industry event, taking place in Dubai from the 6th to 8th of November, Sidel and Gebo Cermex will present innovations that help liquid packaging manufacturers, co-packers and brand owners. more
Choosing the Right Material for your Wine Label
Marsha Frydrychowsk, director of marketing services at Resource Label Group, explores how brand managers can make sure that they choose the right label face stock for their product. more
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Warning that EU Single Use Proposal Could Increase Risk of Foodborne Illness
A new report addresses the risk of increased foodborne illness if the EU promotes reusable alternatives to single use food and beverage service packaging. more
Optimised sorting of plastics (video)
A new film from the VDI Zentrum Ressourceneffizienz depicts an optimised sorting method depicts an improved sorting and processing method for valuable plastics, bringing the plastics life cycle full circle more
