Beverages
News and analysis on the latest technologies and solutions in beverage packaging covering bottles, cans, cartons and plenty more.
Diageo expands keg-and-dispense system trial with Smirnoff
Diageo has extended its smart keg-and-dispense system trial for pubs in partnership with Smirnoff, aiming to provide real-
Tetra Pak implements paper-based barrier technology for juice packaging
Tetra Pak has collaborated with Spanish beverage producer García Carrión for the ‘first-ever’ use of its paper-based barrier
Nearly 98% of own-brand Asda packaging is reported to be recyclable
Asda’s latest ESG report states that almost 98% of its own-brand packaging is now recyclable, but acknowledges difficulties
Old Bay seasoning returns to original tin packaging
The Old Bay seasoning brand has announced it is returning to its original tin packaging, replacing the current plastic packaging.
‘World’s first’ edible coffee cup replaces SUPs with natural grains
Cupffee has designed the ‘world’s first’ edible coffee cup, intended to avoid pollution and reduce CO2 emissions while performing
McDonald’s Netherlands accused of breaking Dutch law with single-use cups
The Fair Resource Foundation alleges that McDonald’s Netherlands is violating the law by serving single-use cups on-site
Co-op launches ‘first’ UK convenience store trial for coffee pod recycling with Podback
Co-op claims it is the first UK convenience retailer to partner with nationwide coffee pod recycling service Podback, aiming
Has the ‘strawless’ McDonald’s lid hit the functional-sustainable sweet spot?
Earlier this month, McDonald’s Japan revealed that it would replace paper straws with a ‘strawless’ rPET lid. Reactions varied
A closer look at Smurfit Westrock’s new alternative to HDPE bottles
Smurfit Westrock says that its new Bag-in-Box Powergrip can replace traditional HDPE bottles and jerrycans while using less
Outdoor reverse vending machine from TOMRA designed to brave the elements
TOMRA Collection has designed its TOMRA S2 Rugged Plus reverse vending machine for outdoor use in all weather conditions, aspiring
Michelman introduces new recyclable cup coating for hot beverages
Michem® Coat 9250 reportedly delivers higher solids, cleaner organoleptics, and enhanced resistance to aggressive coffees and creamers. Its “broad versatility”
On-the-go carton bottle from SIG applied to SalzburgMilch’s dairy products
SalzburgMilch will package its dairy products in SIG’s on-the-go carton bottle, SIG DomeMini – a move set to