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Green success requires sustainable consumers

13-May-2008 - In the final part of our series on major developments at this year's Interpack trade show in Dusseldorf, Germany, BeverageDaily.com examines the threats and challenges to non-renewable packaging like aluminium.

Labels still a sticking point for bioplastics

09-May-2008 - In the second part of our look back series on major developments at this year's Interpack trade show in Dusseldorf, Germany, BeverageDaily.com examines the importance of reforming labelling on bio-packaging to the industry.

The coming of age for bio-based plastics

06-May-2008 - In the first part of a look back at major developments at this year's Interpack trade show in Dusseldorf, Germany, BeverageDaily.com examines the challenges facing the emergence of bioplastics in consumer packaging.

Brewers not braced for biogas, says expert

15-Nov-2007 - Brewers and dairy processors are failing to capitalise on the potential long-term cost and energy benefits of using biogas, according to a major supplier of the technology.

Screw cap on top wine highlights shift to convenience

22-Jun-2007 - A screw cap on one of the world's top wines highlights the growing trend toward customer convenience in the beverage market.

Economics and market trends guide buyers

18-Jun-2007 - Behind all the glasses of wine and spirits tasted here at one of the world's largest exhibitions in the trade, lies the hard economic facts.

There aren't plenty more fish in the sea

15-Jan-2007 - As a youngster I was brought up on a healthy diet of tuna fish sandwiches and Disney - making my new year's resolution for 2007 the toughest yet. That's right, I'm giving up tuna and who knows, even cod.

Wine Diet fuels heart health trend

12-Jan-2007 - Just as an alcohol-fuelled Christmas period has many people reaching for the vegetable juice this month, a new diet book is here to explain exactly why the corks should keep popping.

Pasteurisation guide provides practical advice on standards

04-Jan-2007 - An updated guide on pasteurisation aims to help processors set manufacturing standards that allow for the consistent production of safe foods.

Emballage opens on hopeful note

21-Nov-2006 - Emballage opened yesterday here, with about 2,200 companies exhibiting packaging and processing machines to food, drink, cosmetics and pharmaceutical companies.

Wal-Mart unveils 'green' packaging rating system

02-Nov-2006 - Wal-Mart yesterday announced the online rollout of a "green" ratingsystem for the packaging used by all of its product suppliers, onethat will eventually determine who can sell to the world's largest retailer.

Is a trans fat ban a healthy solution?

09-Oct-2006 - Sometimes I just love eating fatty, greasy, unquestionably hazardous foods. But I don't like trans fats, that come as a by-product in some processed foods, and have been linked to high cholesterol and heart problems.