Krones EvoLite Bloc plastic bottle packaging system
11 December, 2013Krones' EvoLite Bloc comprises the EvoLite pack strapping machine which has been directly synchronised with the Robobox pack grouping station and the Modulpal Pro 1AD palletiser. Any non-conforming packs are removed from the flow by means of a rejection unit located at the transition to the Robobox. Electronic digital displays visually simplify any changeover to a different type of pack.
PepsiCo to more than double production in India by 2020
14 November, 2013PepsiCo has announced it will invest Rs. 33,000 crores (equivalent to US$5.5 billion) in India as part of plans to more than double production by 2020.
Kosme Barifill isobaric filler
13 November, 2013The Kosme Barifill is an isobaric filler with electro-pneumatically controlled filling valve functions and modularised construction. Its minimised footprint makes it suitable for small and mid-tier breweries and beverage bottlers.
Putting the bite in the bubble in the soft drink
22 August, 2013Carbon dioxide bubbles are not directly responsible for the bite of carbonation.
Aggression, withdrawal and attention problems for young soft drink consumers
20 August, 2013Soft drink consumption is claimed to be associated with aggression, depression and suicidal thoughts in adolescents - now researchers are looking at its effects on younger children.
Juice line axed after Berri squeezed on labelling
19 July, 2013Berri has pulled its Berri Truly product range after independent senator Nick Xenophon criticised it for misleading consumers about its country of origin.
Seital Vertical Disk Stack Centrifuges
08 March, 2013Seital Vertical Disk Stack Centrifuges are suitable for applications in the food and beverage industry where either the efficiency of liquids separation and/or liquids clarification is needed.
V8s for Australians living in poverty
05 March, 2013Campbell’s has donated 225,000 serves of vegetables to Australians in need to mark the official opening of its $14.6 million dollar PET line at its Shepparton facility.
What makes better drinks: wet-aseptic or dry sterilisation and irradiation
20 November, 2012Hotfill or aseptic - that is the question facing companies when it comes to investing in filling technology for sensitive beverages.
Nestlé Health Science to manufacture medical nutrition products in Victoria
29 October, 2012Nestlé has announced it will invest more than $17 million in a new facility at one of its factories to produce ready-to-drink medical supplements such as Resource, Isosource and Sustagen.
What will Coca-Cola add to Myanmar?
11 September, 2012As part of Coca-Cola’s “long-term commitment to generating lasting positive impact by bringing its global brands to Myanmar, also known as Burma, as the country opens up to the world”, Coca-Cola has been delivered into Myanmar for the first time in more than 60 years.
Mouvex eccentric disc pumps
27 July, 2012Eccentric disc pumps by Mouvex, supplied by Nu-Way Energy NZ, are self-priming, with clean-in-place capability and low shear for sensitive liquids.
MillerCoors launches punch top can
15 May, 2012US company MillerCoors has released a new can for its Miller Lite brand. The punch top can has a second tab that can be opened to increase airflow and reduce glug. The company says the second tab gives a smoother pour and a more enjoyable drinking experience.
Coca-Cola opens its 42nd Chinese bottling plant
04 April, 2012The Coca-Cola Company has continued its investment in China, opening Coca-Cola China’s 42nd bottling plant on 29 March.
Tate & Lyle launches dedicated website for beverage manufacturers
03 April, 2012Tate & Lyle has launched a dedicated website for beverage manufacturers. The company says the website is intended to be a “one-stop shop for innovation” for beverage manufacturers.
