Plastic Technologies launches PET bottle energy initiative
Plastic Technologies Incorporated (PTI) is launching an initiative to help manufacturers that blow PET bottles cut energy costs.
Archives for September 16, 2014
Carlsberg to adopt The Bowtie method to maximize level of expertise
Carlsberg is moving towards The Bowtie Method to maximize the level of interaction and expertise between its supply chain and procurement divisions
ZENITH INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL BOTTLED WATER CONGRESS, BUDAPEST, OCTOBER 6-8
‘Hydration Activation!’ Zenith Congress seeks to sustain bottled water growth
Zenith International’s 2014 Global Bottled Water Congress will take place in Budapest from October 6, and Chairman Richard Hall says it will focus on maintaining the category’s positive global momentum.
Cognition & colours among DSM targets at 2-day Swiss open innovation event
DSM Nutritional Products (DNP) wants to engage with commercial, government and academic entities at a 2-day open innovation (OI) summit with selected participants in December.
Diageo backs £10M fund for distillers
New and growing distillers could draw on a £10M fund to help their businesses grow, thanks to an initiative backed by spirits giant Diageo.
SICK solves problem of sensing transparent materials in packaging and bottling applications
SICK has launched a TranspaTect photoelectric distance sensor for clear material detection without the need for a reflector for transparent and semi-transparent trays and bottles in the UK.
Canadean analyst suggests Coke and Pepsi diversify to shake Vita Coco UK stranglehold
Canadean says Coca-Cola and Pepsi need time to interest a wider UK audience in coconut water brands Zico and O.N.E but thinks the brands would benefit from greater diversification vis-à-vis market leader Vita Coco.
Tired consumers boost sports and energy drinks market
The sports and energy drink market has grown from £1bn in 2009 to £1.5bn in 2014 as tired consumers look to these products to beat fatigue, according to a report by Mintel.