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”.
Archives for August 22, 2017
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.
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).