China set to dominate PET capacity additions in Asia
China is set to register the highest polyethylene terephthalate (PET) capacity additions in Asia between 2022 and 2026, contributing about 51% of the region’s...
Cautious optimism as economy slowly comes back on track
First the grim part – at least on the face of it. Government data released on 30 November 2022 shows that the Indian economy...
Bühler unveils Granulex 5 series hammer mill platform
Swiss multinational plant equipment manufacturer Bühler has announced the launch of the Granulex 5 series, a hammer mill platform, which comes after a decade...
Britannia to sell 49% stake in Britannia Dairy to Bel SA
Britannia Industries has entered into a joint venture agreement with French company Bel SA, and Britannia Dairy Private Limited (BDPL) to develop, manufacture, and...
Ghodawat Consumer acquires Coolberg beverage
Ghodawat Consumer (GC), the FMCG arm of Sanjay Ghodawat Group (SGG) has acquired Mumbai-based startup Coolberg, which offers malt-based flavored non-alcoholic beverages. Founded by...
Sidel helping PepsiCo partner install PET line in Pakistan
With an increasing demand forecast for soft drinks in Pakistan in 2023, PepsiCo partner Northern Bottling Company is relying on Sidel to install a...
Landliebe introduces SIG’s combiSwift closure with tethered caps
The Germany-based dairy company Landliebe Molkereiprodukte has launched UHT milk in combibloc Slimline carton packs with SIG’s combiSwift TC (tethered cap) under its Landliebe...
Gentlebrand’s No-Label PET bottle for Montbest water in Korea
Korea Crystal Beverage, in business for over 48 years, commissioned Gentlebrand to design a premium, sustainable packaging solution for its leading Montbest spring water...
Nasik to get a modern private agriculture mandi
A private agricultural mandi (wholesale market) with modern facilities, said to be India’s first, is coming up at Dindori, in Maharashtra’s Nashik district.
The Sahyadri...
Bisleri in talks with Tata, others to sell packaged water business
Indian business circles went abuzz on 24 November 2022 over news reports that the Tata Group had finalized a Rs 7,000-crore deal to buy...