Study to explore PET potential for beer packaging
PET may have something of an image problem to overcome in the beer market but researchers from Pira International believe technological developments could spark a take off in the coming years.
Archives for October 3, 2010
SPECIAL EDITION: ROBOTICS
Advancing technology and lower costs could fuel meat sector uptake of robotics
Greater hygiene, improved consistency of operation and greater productivity are all key advantages to be realised from using robotics in meat processing and packaging, said the German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL).
New Chr. Hansen cultures aim to improve yoghurt drink texture
Chr. Hansen has launched new cultures specifically to improve the texture and mouthfeel of drinking yoghurts so manufacturers do not have to turn to thickeners.
Dairy and whisky firms test novel technology to clean pipes
A novel technology that uses air instead of gallons of water and cleaning agents to clean process pipe work is being installed at a UK whisky manufacturer this week and will shortly be tested by a UK dairy manufacturer.
Coca-Cola completes $12.3bn bottling deal
The Coca-Cola Company has completed the acquisition of Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) and the sale of its bottling operations in Norway and Sweden.