NWE ethylene spot prices rose Eur15/mt on the week Thursday to Eur1,020-1,025/mt ($1,314-1,320) FD NWE, driven by better-than-expected offtake from primary derivative polyethylene in July. On Friday, a buyer and seller confirmed a 2,000 ...
Tags: Ethylene, Spot Prices
Infor is set to announce the availability of a new release of Infor M3, the next generation of its ERP application focused on the specific needs of key vertical industries, next Monday, marking the biggest release of its kind in the last ...
Tags: ERP application, functional application, computer products
SIOUX CITY | City officials are considering ending curbside glass recycling and encouraging people to cash in bottles for refunds instead. They said decline in the value of glass has made processing it impractical without passing higher ...
UK-based SABMiller subsidiary Plzeňsky Prazdroj has introduced a new cider called Kingswood in Czech Republic. The new cider is brewed by using different types of apples. Kingswood cider is claimed to be free from artificial ...
Rigid plastic packaging company Paccor Packaging Solutions is all set to invest GBP9.4m (€11m) in its Dutch food service division. Paccor claims that the investment is part of its strategy to become a player in rigid food packaging ...
US-based Full Sail Brewing has introduced new copper ale, called English Pale, to its Pub Series. This is the third beer in the series. English Pale is brewed by using a blend of crystal and two row pale malts, as well as Willamette and ...
Tags: Copper Ale, Full Sail Brewing
Vuka has announced the launch of its Vuka Intelligent Energy drinks in new recyclable 16oz Alumi-Tek bottles supplied by Ball. Vuka CEO Alexia Bregman said, "Vuka is meant for a more sophisticated audience than the traditional energy ...
Tags: Energy Drink, Recyclable Bottle
UK-based food company c, which is based on the red pigment of tomatoes (Lycopene), for the industrial production of new more efficient health valuable food extracts, vitamins and minerals. Mediterranean and Mexican diets, which involve ...
The premium of styrene over benzene in the Northwest European market rose to a nine-month high of $448/mt Thursday as spot price trends between the feedstock and its derivative diverged, Platts data showed. The premium, assessed Thursday, ...
Tags: Styrene Premium, Chemicals
US-based private equity firm Arbor Investments has completed the acquisition of Keyes Packaging for an undisclosed amount. Keyes, headquartered in Wenatchee, Washington, is a provider of protective molded fiber and tissue wrap packaging ...
Tags: Food Packaging, Agriculture
Fortress Technology has installed 300 solar panels on the roof of their manufacturing head office ffiwhich have so far produced more than 42 megawatt-hours (MWh) since becoming operational. The panels, operational since March, are ...
Tags: Solar Panels, Metal Detection
Wangen Pumps has introduced the new Wangen Twin 70 screw pump which features hygienic design and low flow rates. The compact pump is ideal for the food & beverage and cosmetics industry. It handles viscous products with flow rates in the ...
Tags: Twin Screw Pump, Hygienic Design
Nutrinova, the food ingredients business of Celanese, has developed a new sweetener system – Qorus which is designed for yogurt manufacturers as well as the flavored milk and beverage industry. According to the company, Qorus allows ...
Tags: Dairy Industry, Sweetener
US-based Nutrie has announced the launch of its health product Fuel Premium Protein Shake in 12oz SLEEK can from Rexam. The Rexam can was selected by Nutrie as it is said to have a unique shape as well as portability, durability and ...
Tags: Nutrie, Protein Shake, Recyclable Rexam Can
Biopac has announced its role in ECLIPSE, an international consortium, which has bagged a €5m funding in a bid to develop new packaging using natural materials. According to the UK-based developer and supplier of packaging and ...
Tags: Biopac, Packaging Project