Beverages
News and analysis on the latest technologies and solutions in beverage packaging covering bottles, cans, cartons and plenty more.
NBCo initiative aims to accelerate shift from single-use plastic to fibre bottles
NBCo has launched the Fast Forward 50 initiative, aiming to help brands transition from single-use plastic to fibre bottles
Report states ‘record’ 580,000 tonnes of aluminium recycled from beverage cans
The latest report by Metal Packaging Europe and European Aluminium shows the overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in
New ALPLA plant brings design, development, and production to Thai customers
At its new plant in Thailand, ALPLA will collaborate with customers to design and develop packaging products, utilizing one-step
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation: the deadlines you need to know
As the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation enters into force, we have compiled all its essential deadlines into one list,
69% of consumers want legally binding reuse and refill targets, research suggests
Research from environmental charity City to Sea suggests that 69% of UK consumers hold the government responsible for setting legally
Trump wages war on paper straws by rescinding federal plastics phase-out
Donald Trump is overriding plans to phase out single-use plastics across the US federal government in retaliation to paper
Project employs AI to correct imperfect barrier coatings for fibre-based bottles
Pulpex and the University of Surrey are using AI-powered computer vision to identify and address imperfections while applying barrier
CCEP manufactures bottles using KHS’ stretch blow moulding technology
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has collaborated with KHS to manufacture bottles using the company’s stretch blow moulding technology
Denali’s compost in ‘de-packable’ bags launches in Walmart stores
Organic recycling company Denali has announced that ReCirculate – its compost product sold in bags that can be ‘de-packaged’ – is
Starbucks revives handwriting on to-go coffee and refillable ceramic cups
Hoping to entice consumers back to stores and improve their on-site experience, Starbucks now allows baristas to handwrite messages
Nissha and Tetra Pak develop aseptic milk carton with paper-based barrier
Nissha Metallizing Solutions (NMS) and Tetra Pak have collaborated to create an aseptic beverage carton with a paper-based barrier,
Sidel seeks up to 20% blowing pressure reduction with new bottle base
Sidel has unveiled its StarLITE-R STILL bottle base aiming to ensure reduced blowing pressure, 100% recycled PET (rPET) integration