New food belt guarantees hygiene, says supplier
A new food conveyor belt increases hygiene during production with a flat, compact design that prevents cracking, according to the supplier.
Archives for July 11, 2011
Britvic confirms plans to move from Essex HQ
Soft drinks giant Britvic has confirmed that it is planning to move from its UK headquarters in Chelmsford, Essex.
French MP threatens tax hike on sweetened soft drinks
A politician from the ruling UMP party in France has put forward a proposal to more than triple value added tax (VAT) on sweetened soft drinks.
Coca-Cola rolls out recyclable plant bottle in South Africa
Coca-Cola is launching its plant-based bottle in South Africa, the 10th global market to be introduced to the 100 per cent recyclable packaging.
Coca-Cola VitaminWater mediation to be rescheduled
Mediation between Coca-Cola and The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) over legal challenges to Coca-Cola’s VitaminWater range has been delayed following the launch of a new 'copycat’ lawsuit against the soft drinks giant.
European PET collection rates rise but challenges remain
The collection of PET bottles in Europe last year rose by more than six per cent to reach almost 1.5m tonnes, according a report commissioned by two industry bodies.