Bericap has partnered with ThinFilm Electronics to install its near field communications (NFC) technology in all its plastic injection-molded closures.
Smart packaging and connected packaging is on the radar of senior executives and is attracting significant investment across the value chain, according to Deloitte.
Craft brewers may talk the sustainability talk – but find it a lot harder to walk the sustainability walk. Tracking performance can help reveal effective ways to improve, say experts.
The 5L (re)new appliance is made from 100% recycled plastic and uses 66% less plastic than a 1.5L evian bottle. It’s part of the brand’s goal to become a circular brand by 2025 and to be carbon neutral by 2020.
Beer packaging has been a ‘sea of sameness’ for decades, according to glass container manufacturer O-I. Traditional amber glass bottles and aluminum cans covered in paper labels has been the norm, but the time may be ripe for a major change.
The craft beer industry is navigating a more mature growth pattern in 2019: a theme that was explored at the 36th annual Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) in Denver.
Diageo's beer brands will replace plastic ring carriers and shrink wrap with recyclable and biodegradable cardboard: the equivalent of removing 40 million plastic bottles from the world.
Waterloo Sparkling Water debuted an expanded portfolio at Natural Products Expo West last month, launching Strawberry and Grape flavors. It’s the latest in the increasingly crowded sparkling water category, where brands are seeking to separate themselves...
SIG will launch aseptic carton packs in Europe that use foil certified to the ASI standard (Aluminium Stewardship Initiative), to promote responsible sourcing.
The Brewers Association (BA) released its annual growth report this week: showing craft brewery volumes have increased by 4% and now account for 13.2% of the US beer market.
Levissima, part of Sanpellegrino Group (Nestlé Waters), has installed Sidel’s EvoDECO Roll-Fed to improve the quality of its label application while increasing output capacity.
At the ProFood Tech show in Chicago this month, more than 400 exhibitors showcased processing solutions for the food and beverage world, with particular focus on drinks, dairy and bakery. Greater focus on health and wellness and the rise in automation...
Tetra Pak has partnered with Microsoft, ABB, SAP and Elettric80 to digitise food manufacturing unveiling the ‘Factory of the Future’ at Hannover Messe 2019.
Lucozade Ribena Suntory is launching an ambitious project to redesign its Ribena bottles, to ensure all its packaging is fully recyclable within the UK’s recycling infrastructure.
The European Union's (EU) proposal to introduce a 90% collection target for PET beverage bottles by 2029 is unlikely to be met, says Wood Mackenzie Chemicals.
Coca-Cola dips into alcohol alternatives with the launch of Bar None, a collection of ready-to-drink mocktails. It's a new look for Coke with a “shift in the growth mindset of the company” that is “adopting more growth behaviors, being curious, taking...
PACCOR plans to extend its next-generation dairy bottle caps, which weigh approximately 13% less than the previous design (1.3g instead of 1.5g) across its entire IML (In-Mould labelling) portfolio.
A sweet, dessert cider that mimics the style of ice wine is slowly spreading beyond its point of origin. Canada’s ice cider is finding a niche market in the US with craft cidermakers willing to undertake the lengthy freezing, thawing and fermenting process.
From a Flat Wine Bottle, to Mix On Command (MOC) Shaker Bag, PaperBoat Thandai Retortable Profile Pouch and KitKat Celebreak box; Dow is on the hunt for this year’s breakthrough designs for its Packaging Innovation Awards 2019.
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Brown&Co has re-branded and designed packaging for Efes, Bomonti, Chisinau and Natakhtari beer brands, plus Peroni, Pilsner Urquell and about 12 other AB InBev brands.
GEA has partnered with Gipsy Hill Brewing Company, in London, to install its Plug & Win centrifuge, which separates beer from unwanted solids such as yeast and trub.
Chanmé Frosé is gearing up for summer in the US with expansion of its ready-to-drink frosé pouches -- a frozen rosé wine that promotes portability often lost in the wine category. And the brand believes natural flavors and good wine will be the key to...
Malt Products Corporation (MPC), which manufactures malted barley extract and sweeteners, has seen increasing demand for non-GMO and natural, nutritious ingredients.
Nestlé is launching a new variety of Nesquik in Europe. In a move indicative of its global commitments on single-use plastics, Nestlé is rolling Nesquik All Natural out in an innovative new paper packaging material that is plastic-free and fully recyclable.
Yili has partially switched from carton to PET bottles investing in three aseptic lines from Sidel including its Sidel Aseptic Combi Predis for dry preform sterilisation.
After 2018 kicked off the popularity of wine-inspired ciders with rosé ciders, prosécco is now poised to be the next big trend. Crispin Cider Co. joins Woodchuck Hard Cider and Wyder’s Cider by debuting a new ‘pearsecco’ flavor.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), Consumer Federation of America (CFA), and National Consumers League (NCL) say that alcohol labeling changes proposed by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TBB) 'fall dramatically short...
Coca-Cola is interested in future LED developments after partnering with Berlin-based Inuru, Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLED) to launch a limited edition light up bottle label campaign.
The UK government has launched a consultation to help shape its proposed plastic packaging tax, highlighting its aim to drive higher use of recycled content in packaging.
Radnor Hills has partnered with RPC bpi protect to launch its bottled water in X-EnviroShrink film which contains up to 51% recycled content and a minimum of 31% PCR (Post Consumer Recycled plastic).
Increased demand for fortified drinks – along with the emergence of new technologies which increase productivity – are helping make beverages the fastest growing sector in the F&B processing machinery market in the US.
Danone will add a special smart cap to its Font Vella natural mineral water brand, which will track users’ water intake and encourage them to keep sufficiently hydrated.
SIG has opened a Tech Centre, close to its packaging plant in Suzhou, China, to support customers who want to develop and implement new product concepts and market-ready packaging.
