Diageo eyes new Connecticut opportunity in malt-based frozen RTDs

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) tells BeverageDaily.com it opposes a successful state bill allowing sales of malt beverages in pouches on recycling grounds, as Diageo eyes...

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ColorMatrix unveils oxygen scavenger for PET packaging

ColorMatrix has launched an oxygen scavenging solution for PET packaging claiming it offers enhanced container clarity to help customers achieve aesthetic and recyclability goals.

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SIG bucks trend in tough quarter for Reynolds Group

SIG was the main revenue highlight for Reynolds Group Holdings as it reported a decrease of $20m to $3.3.bn for the three month period ending 31 March this year.

UK beverage carton recycling heading towards ‘national coverage’ – ACE UK

Beverage carton recycling has continued to increase in the UK, with half of all local authorities in the country now making kerbside collections, the Alliance for Beverage Cartons & the...

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Military members rely on Red Bull: Energy brand launches special ‘Camo’ can for US military

Red Bull will sell a limited edition camouflage-colored can from Memorial Day to Labour Day through military channels and retailers immediately surrounding bases.

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Bacardi USA partners Coke and MIT to bring ‘spirits into digital age’

Bacardi USA has partnered with the Coca-Cola Company and university researchers to created a robotic bartending system called Makr Shakr, and says it can help ‘bring spirits into the digital...

Breast Cancer UK issues BPA ban rallying cry but FSA remains unmoved

Breast Cancer UK has claimed there is a “wealth of peer reviewed, scientific evidence that raises serious concerns” over the safety of exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) but the UK...

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O-I expands alliance with Emhart Glass

O-I has expanded its strategic alliance with Emhart Glass to supply glass forming machines and parts to all their plants from Q2 this year.

New packaging line engineering firm can make “immediate impact”, says company president

A new packaging line engineering firm can make an “immediate impact” on the market, according to the firm’s president and managing director.

Bisphenol A migration addressed in patent

A US firm has filed a patent to stop or at least reduce the amount of bisphenol A (BPA) that migrates from can coatings in food and beverage products.

Novelis develops 90% recycled aluminium for beverage cans

Novelis has developed aluminium sheet with 90% recycled content enabling beverage can manufacturers the ability to have a product made of 70% recycled material.

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Bericap provides closure for tea brand

A closure from Bericap offering reliable tamper evidence has been adopted for PT ABC President’s range of ready-to-drink teas.

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Sidel: New low output aseptic PET solution suits niche beverage brands

Sidel tells BeverageDaily.com that its new low output aseptic blow-fill-cap machine lends opportunities for beverage producers to test the market with PET on a smaller scale, and naturally suits ‘more...

Europe is going to be a ‘long fight’, says Silgan CEO

The situation in Europe is not improving but is not dramatically worse either and acquisitions in the region remain a possibility, according to Silgan.

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PET full body sleeve label recycling: no easy answers

No single solution for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) full body sleeve labels will suit everybody and make the issue easily solvable, according to Eastman Chemical Company. 

Constantia Flexibles aims for group globalization

Constantia Flexibles is targeting new growth potential especially in emerging markets as it bids to globalize the group.

RPC targets processors eyeing packaging transition

RPC is capturing increasing numbers of food manufacturers that are switching to plastic packaging from other materials - and not just for lightweighting - the company claimed at its press...

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New RPC chief sets out future strategy

Lightweighting will remain a big trend influencing RPC Group's business strategy, according to Pim Vervaat, the packaging firm's new boss.

AB InBev brand Budweiser takes a bow with ‘incomparable’ new can

AB InBev claims that a new bowtie-shaped Budweiser can riffing on its logo, a permanent addition to its US packaging portfolio from May 6, is wholly unique and ‘very appealing...

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Phoenix Technologies expands LNO resin line

Phoenix Technologies has introduced a resin targeting blow molded and thermoformed applications for a range of products.

Heineken strives to ‘Ignite’ innovation with first ever interactive beer bottle

Heineken this week unveiled its first ever interactive beer bottle at the Milan Design Fair, as it seeks to inspire ‘new memorable brand experiences’ via design, technology and innovation.

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Brewed to perfection as MillerCoors joins OMAC

MillerCoors has joined the Organization for Machine Automation and Control (OMAC) as a corporate member.  

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Tetra Pak records 4.3% sales increase in 2012 despite ‘tough year’

Tetra Pak has reported net sales of €11.16bn ($14.6bn) for 2012 – a 4.2% year-on-year increase – despite what the Switzerland-based firm described as a “tough year.”

Growth projected in additives and barrier coatings for plastic packaging

The global functional additives and barrier coatings market for plastic packaging is projected to reach almost $3.7bn by 2018, according to a report from SmithersPira.