Former Nestlé packaging expert joins PTI
Former rigid packaging specialist for Nestlé’s Nestec Product Technology Center, Thierry Fabozzi has been named president of Plastic Technologies Inc. (PTI).
Archives for August 22, 2017
UAE sin tax set to double price of energy drinks from October
The UAE will impose a sin tax on soft drinks and energy beverages from October 1 to “help build a healthier and safer society”.
Smurfit Kappa expands in Russia acquiring Soyuz
Smurfit Kappa has acquired the Russian corrugated packaging company Soyuz, in Moscow.
Coca-Cola Amatil eyes up potential of Coca-Cola No Sugar
Coca-Cola Amatil says it has been a ‘challenging’ first half for its Australian business, but highlights the potential of new products such as Coca-Cola No Sugar.
McDonald's turns cup holder into limited edition Boombox
McDonald's Canada, the University of Waterloo's Audio Research Group and Stacklab have created McBoombox, which doubles up as a drinks tray and amplifier/speaker for a smartphone.
Australian start-up wins funding to make coffee cups from coffee husks
Australian start-up company Huskee has raised more than $114k via a Kickstarter campaign to produce coffee cups and lids made from coffee husks, the layer of cells that coat a coffee bean.