April 27, 2024

Beverages

Demand for recyclability driving US beverage manufacturers to switch to rPET bottles, says GlobalData

There is a growing demand for products packaged in recyclable packaging among consumers, especially in developed economies. Considering this, beverage manufacturers in the US are increasingly shifting from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) bottles to help lower carbon emissions and advance the circular economy, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

VINARIUM 2024: Deadline for entries is April 25

Producers targeting the growing Romanian wine market, should hurry up: Inscription deadline for the 21st edition of VINARIUM is April 25. The most important international wine competition in this part of Europe will take place in Dealu Mare region from May 23 – 26 this year.Whereas traditional markets in Western Europe are stagnating or even

Bluewater calls for Global Action on PFAS Contamination on World Water Day 2024

In response to recent findings exposing the presence of harmful PFAS contaminants in the tap water of 70 million Americans, Bluewater, a pioneering brand delivering water purification solutions and beverages, is urging for increased public vigilance and intervention from national health and water authorities this World Water Day 2024. Committed to a plastic-free planet and

Wega at Internorga 2024, a completely new story of an evolving brand

A new brand image. Wbar Pro, Nova and Pegaso Plus take centre stage in Hamburg.  The annual appointment with Internorga returns and Wega is focusing its attention on the new image which represents a mainspring in the brand’s history. This restyling has been designed to consolidate the strong and recognizable presence of a company that

KHS HASYTEC Dynamic Biofilm Protection: Reducing deposits on machines with ultrasound

With ultrasound, deposits on bottle washingmachines, for instance, can be clearly reduced, cleaning intervalslengthened and downtimes shortened – not to mention the savings inenergy and resources. German mineral water bottling plant StaatlichBad Meinberger has put this simple principle into practice – and isdelighted with the results. “When it comes to sustainability and resource efficiency, we’re

Café Barbera unveils KSA expansion at Gulfood, bringing a taste of Italy to Riyadh

Café Barbera, the iconic Italian coffee house with over 150 years of history, announced its exciting expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at Gulfood 2024. This exciting entry into the Saudi Arabian market is made possible through a strategic partnership with Big Apple Sweets LLC, a prominent foodservice operator in the UAE. The first

Bluewater, the Official Hydration Partner at COP28, shows the way to ditch single-use plastic bottles

Bluewater has proudly partnered with Climate Action at COP28, aiming to break the stranglehold of single-use plastic bottles at major events. As the Official Hydration Partner, Bluewater will offer over 6,500 delegates attending the Climate Action Innovation Zone free, pure, and healthier water from strategically sited Bluewater dispensers in the organization’s vast immersive amphitheatre, which

Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair closes 

The 15th HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), ended today after a successful three-day run (3-5 November). The fair drew keen buyers from emerging markets. Several regions stood out including Korea, Mainland China and Taiwan, as well as Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia

New range of ice tea cans from Dilmah

The Dilmah Ceylon Iced Tea range is growing and we are proud to present our new 330ml Cans.  Available in three amazing new flavors – Green Tea Jasmine, Black Tea Lemon and Black Tea Lychee – each delicious blend begins its journey on Dilmah’s verdant tea estates, just like our artisan bottled Iced Tea.  Ethically grown, hand-picked and

All set to conclude this edition of Anuga

Here are the highlights of the last day of AnugaAnuga Taste Innovation Show The Anuga Taste Innovation Show serves as a trend barometer and catalyst for the global food business. Get ready to discover the most significant innovations at Anuga. The winners of the Anuga Taste Innovation Show will be presented in a special exhibition

Lively, diverse, dynamic: Anuga, the ongoing F&B trade fair in Cologne

UNIDO Side-Event: Today revolves around the vision of a world without hunger, presented by outstanding personalities and industry experts. The high-level UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization) event from 3:00  to 5:00 p.m., Congress-Centrum Nord, Konrad-Adenauer-Saal, sheds light on the challenges faced by hungry people, especially in rural areas, and explores possible solutions based on

Nestlé to acquire a majority stake in premium chocolate company in Brazil

Nestlé has announced an agreement with Advent International to acquire a majority stake in Grupo CRM, a premium chocolate player in Brazil. Grupo CRM operates a successful direct-to-consumer model, with more than 1 000 chocolate boutiques under the Kopenhagen and Brasil Cacau brands and a strong, growing online presence. The transaction is expected to close