Beverage

Arch Brewing pioneers 64-oz PET barrier growler for craft beer market

Arch Brewing Co. became the first commercialization for this lightweight, event-friendly plastic alternative to glass growlers popular at craft breweries.

June 18, 2019

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Beverage

Coca-Cola to use 100% rPET bottles for water and tea in Western Europe

Move to 100% rPET for Honest, Glacéau Smartwater, and Chaudfontaine expected to remove nearly 10,000 tons of virgin plastic in 2020. Another initiative sees Sprite in clear, easy-to-recycle bottles.

June 18, 2019

Processing Equipment

Horizontal ribbon mixer includes features for easy cleaning

Is cantilevered to facilitate unobstructed access to the outlet

June 17, 2019

Beverage

Starbucks launches reusable cup trial at Gatwick Airport

In a first-of-its kind trial, Starbucks is giving airport travelers the option of selecting a reusable cup, which they can return to a Cup Check-In site before boarding their plane.

June 17, 2019

Processing Equipment

Blender achieves homogeneous blends in as little as 20 seconds of residence time

Can be cleaned and sanitized rapidly

June 14, 2019

Processing Equipment

Vacuum pump is ready for Industry 4.0

Has full connectivity

June 14, 2019

Processing Equipment

Mixer delivers process quality, efficiency and consistency

Provides improved hygienic performance

June 13, 2019

Processing Equipment

Lump breaker operates with minimal heat generation or fines

Has large inlet for direct discharge of compacted materials from 50-lb. sacks or bulk bags

June 12, 2019

Processing Equipment

Mixer eliminates need for additional powder dosing systems or pumps

Achieves minimal production time

June 12, 2019

Dry Processing

Batching system ensures each ingredient is added to the container

Eliminates bad batches due to operator error and interruption

June 11, 2019

Pumps/Valves

Dryer/roaster designed for food industry’s current and future needs

Operates in a continuous, sanitary manner

June 11, 2019

Robotics

Voice of the packaging and processing industry: Robotics

Robot suppliers, contract packagers, OEMs and CPGs who participated in a new study from PMMI Business Intelligence, “Robotics 2019: Innovation 2 Implementation,” had a lot to say.

June 11, 2019

Dry Processing

Flour duster delivers high accuracy

Eliminates food product waste

June 10, 2019