Touching StarLite… Sidel launches PET bottle base
Sidel claims its new StarLite PET bottle base for still drinks such as waters and juices increases package rigidity and can save a given bottler €700000 a year due to lower material use.
Archives for July 21, 2013
Sonoco looks to shape composite can future
Sonoco has targeted creating novel shapes of composite cans containing different products as a potential growth area for the future.
Singapore scientist devises water purification system through peels
A PhD candidate at the National University of Singapore has devised a way to purify water using the peels of apples and tomatoes. This is the first time that the peels of the two fruits have been used to remove different types of pollutants in water.
‘Beer bath oil’ gets German officials in a lather
A Czech-made ‘beer bath oil’ containing brewer’s yeast and hop extracts has been withdrawn from the German market after officials said its packaging was too similar to that of real beer.
Dr Pepper cuts 7UP antioxidant content to settle US class action
Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) is settling a US court case over the use and marketing of antioxidants in 7UP and has cut them from drinks, while paying plaintiff lawyers $237500 in fees.