Krones AG, Neutraubling, Germany, will in future be synergising its operations involving plant construction and service support for the dairy industry, under the aegis of Milkron GmbH. With this step, Krones AG aims to raise its profile for the relevant process technology, so as to become a global…

At this year's BrauBeviale in Nuremberg, KHS GmbH was presented with the World Beverage Innovation Award from British publisher FoodBev Media for its lightweight 1-liter PET milk bottle. The specialist for filling and packaging systems was victorious with this bottle in the following two categories:…

Brazilian company Jussara has become Latin America’s first-ever dairy producer to adopt an aseptic blow-fill-cap solution equipped with dry preform decontamination. With this solution from Sidel, Jussara expands its portfolio with a new PET bottle to differentiate its brands on the shelves in a…

PolyOne today announced that its ColorMatrix™ Ultimate UV390 light blocking technology is now approved for use in PET packaging for food and beverage in China. This additive technology can increase shelf life of a product in a container by decreasing the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) light on…

Sidel is pleased to announce the creation of a new PET bottle that offers 100% light-blocking capabilities, to protect milk and other light-sensitive products. The bottle utilizes Kortec LB (light blocking) technology, a new multi-layer, co-injected preform that blocks light completely, which Sidel…

Hans WerinkProject Manager PackagingUHT milk in monolayer PET bottles   Many types of long-shelf life dairy products like UHT milk and flavoured milks need to be protected from light to keep their flavour and nutritional value. PET packaging looks and performs great and offers many marketing…