Bosch case packer modified to handle glass
Bosch Packaging Technology has modified one of its case packers to handle glass jars due to customer demand.
Archives for August 22, 2012
German risk assessor BFR warns of Taiwanese 'bubble tea' choking risk
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BFR) has warned that tapioca balls in on trend Taiwanese bubble tea could present a choking risk for children.
Heineken bids to drive Russian beer up the value curve
Heineken says it investing heavily in its premium brands to improve its profitability in Russia following past pricing mistakes, but admits that it has more exposure to less profitable value beers than its rivals.
Mixing energy drinks with alcohol damaging: Study
Young Australians who mix their alcohol with energy drinks may be getting more than the heady cocktail that they bargained for, a new study has suggested.
Coca-Cola Enterprises adopts on-pack recycling label
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) says it is adopting the British Retail Consortium's (BRC's) on-pack recycling label to provide consumers with information on what packaging materials local authorities collect for recycling.
Star Turkish turn boosts Diageo spirits
Diageo CEO Paul Walsh says his firm’s H1 top line sales growth was driven by “real momentum” in emerging markets such as Turkey, a star performer following his firm’s acquisition of Mey İçki.
India: 'Would you like some effervescence in your lassi, madam?'
Cola makers in India might have a battle on their hands if a recent breakthrough in making a carbonated version of lassi, a traditional Indian yoghurt-based drink, is commercialised.