Sidel to launch new generation at Interpack
Sidel claims that its latest generation of packaging equipment can boost PET packaging line performance and cut bottle-blowing costs by up to 20 per cent compared with its SBO Series2 equipment.
Archives for March 21, 2005
PepsiCo joins low-calorie Splenda revolution
Global beverage giant PepsiCo, aiming to push diet drinks to appease calorie-conscious consumers, will follow arch-rival Coca-Cola by re-launching its Pepsi One brand with Tate & Lyle's Splenda sweetener, reports Chris Mercer.
Pikra hoping for can success in Siberia
Russian brewer Pikra has installed a new bottling line which will allow it to produce beer in aluminium cans for the first time - a move calculated to help it gain an increasing share of the beer market in Siberia, Angela Drujinina reports.
UK food watchdog launches labelling consultation
Food industry pressure over nutrition labelling has begun to pay off as the UK Food Standards Agency launches a consultation for the final stage in its simple signposting project using guideline daily amounts as one of two central themes, reports...
Ingredient range launched to secure meat flavor
Chr Hansen last week launched an ingredient aimed at meat producers whose foods suffer from a lack of flavor after functional blends and water are added to optimize their recipes, writes Philippa Nuttall.