June 2025 Vol 99 No 6 A Binsted Publication Incorporating Packaging Digest YOUR FUTURE IS SAFE WITH US By staying up to date with all the latest industry developments, Brewpack have the expertise to keep your production lines running at peak efficiency and be prepared for upcoming challenges. Combining mechanical design and build quality with line control software upgrades customised to your requirements, we provide real improvements for your production lines now, and in the future. With our team of highly experienced engineers, you can be assured that Brewpack can future proof all of your container handling needs. BREWPACK LTD. 2 Sky Business Park, Eversley Way, Egham, Surrey TW20 8RF T. 01784 431331 E. sales@brewpack.co.uk www.brewpack.co.uk Fruit Juice Filling Lines (x3), Liquid Process and Distribution System from CO RO Filling lines include: • Fruit juice glass bottle filling line, 12,000 bottles/hour capacity • PET bottle filling line, 6,500 bottles/hour capacity • HDPE bottle filling line, 1,100 bottles/hour capacity Other equipment includes: • Bertolaso MONOBLOCK 40.8 filling and capping machine • DAN Palletiser / Signode Lachenmeier HMF palletiser / wrapper system • Primodan 6-Head Filler • Cavagnino & Gatti and Krones labellers and more Above offered for sale as complete lines and as individual items. Offers invited for the 3x filling lines immediately for consideration. 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Scholle, as a safer, less expensive, and more convenient solution for transporting and storing industrial liquids, bag- in-box quickly gained traction across multiple industries, particularly food and beverage. Following the acquisition 4 of Scholle IPN in 2022, bag-in-box has evolved into a fully integrated packaging system offering for SIG. SIG is the global leader in bag-in-box production with manufacturing facilities on five continents and delivering integrated systems worldwide. Together with a unique portfolio that includes aseptic and chilled carton, and spouted pouch solutions, SIG has become a significant player in global food and beverage packaging across a wide range of categories, channels, and use occasions. Packaging Innovation Turned Industry Standard Decades of experience and a deep industry understanding have turned the bag-in-box innovation from 1955 into an integrated packaging system, including films, fitments, and patented INTERNATIONAL BOTTLER & PACKER | JUNE 2025 NEWS filling equipment, for foodservice, retail, and industrial applications. Among others, the systems are used for product categories like wine and spirits, post-mix syrup, juice, dairy, edible oil, beer, processed fruits, water, and foodservice, as well as non-food categories like paints and coatings, cleaning chemicals, laundry care, and agricultural chemicals. The evolution of bag-in-box over the years reflects changing consumer habits and trends as well as industry demands. And yet, the inventors of bag-in-box were always one step ahead in the evolution of the system. In the 1950s, the company was the first to attach moulded fitments to bags, providing more efficient filling. The 1960s saw the development of automatic bag-in-box filling equipment and packaging solutions for dairy and wine. The company further expanded its reach in the 1970s with the launch of the first high-acid aseptic bags and filling equipment for the processed food industry, as well as the introduction of bag-in-box packaging for dispensing post-mix syrups in the beverage industry. In the 1980s and 1990s, the company pioneered low-acid aseptic-capable bags for the dairy industry and developed high-speed, continuous- web filling equipment for bag-in-box packaging. The 2000s marked another step forward with the introduction of specific barrier films for bag-in-box water packaging and aseptic-capable fillers for both low- and high-acid products. The 2020s have been defined by the development of recycle-ready films for bag-in-box use and APR (Association of Plastic Recyclers) recognition for meeting the highest criteria for recyclability according to the APR Design® Guide for Plastics Recyclability for its bag-in-box packaging for water and beverages such as post-mix syrup. The company also innovated a range of connector fitments that integrated seamlessly into food VISIT OUR WEBSITE | www.binstedgroup.com THIS YEAR WE CELEBRATE NOT ONLY THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF BAG-IN-BOX, BUT ALSO THE MANY OPPORTUNITIES WE SEE FOR THE FUTURE. Samuel Sigrist, CEO of SIG and beverage dispensers, drastically improving foodservice operational KPIs across the world. Enhancing Efficiency and Flexibility SIG’s bag-in-box solutions provide a multitude of advantages for customers across industries. Whether for foodservice, retail, or industrial applications, the packaging systems ensure product integrity, efficient dispensing, and operational flexibility. With proprietary barrier materials that preserve food quality and safety, SIG’s solutions ensure product protection and convenience. Samuel Sigrist, CEO of SIG, “We are extremely proud to have such a diverse and dynamic solution in our SIG portfolio, as well as employees who are passionate about our packaging systems. Today’s SIG combines the expertise of so many outstanding people who enable us to grow and innovate. This year we celebrate not only the 70th anniversary of bag-in-box, but also the many opportunities we see for the future.” Based on the principle of “invented for better – engineered for the future”, one of SIG’s main focuses in bag-in-box solutions is smart dispensing in the foodservice industry. With its connector technology, SIG enables customers around the world to easily connect their products to leading food and beverage dispensing technologies. SIG’s sterile, closed-loop dispensing systems minimise the risk of product contamination and extend product shelf life even after opening. In addition, the system’s high evacuation rates – up to 99% – reduce food waste and improve cost efficiency. With the recent launch of a recycle- ready bag for water in a bulk packaging format in Australia, SIG continues to pioneer the industry toward circular packaging solutions. Its SIG Terra RecShield bag-in-box packaging material eliminates aluminium from bag-in-box packaging and replaced it with a unique polymer composition, making the complete packaging recycle-ready. “Innovation never stops,” said Glenn Wiechman, Vice President, Global Business Line – Bag-in-Box at SIG. “After 70 years as the pioneer in the bag-in-box sector, we are setting the course for an even more sustainable future, reducing the carbon footprint and working towards a circular packaging system. Our bag-in-box solutions are now used by millions of consumers around the world as part of their everyday lives. From packing fruit and vegetables and hygienically serving food in restaurants, schools, and hospitals to celebrating with a glass of wine or a delicious milkshake – we are part of it with our unique solutions.” As SIG celebrates this anniversary, it remains committed to advancing bag-in- box technology for the next generation, ensuring sustainable, efficient, and high- performance packaging solutions for industries worldwide. Already now, bag- in-box packaging has a high product- to-package ratio, which means a high amount of product can be packaged with very little material. The ultimate goal is to retain the inherent environmental benefits of bag-in-box, like low material use and carbon footprint, while making every pack easy to recycle.  www.sig.biz  +49 2462 790 5 IBP NEWS BLUSTREAM™ BY SERAC: REDEFINING CAP STERILISATION FOR THE ASEPTIC PACKAGING INDUSTRY delivers a throughput of up to 600 c.p.m., making it ideal for high-output operations with space constraints. A Physical Process That Preserves Cap Integrity Utilising low-energy electron beam (e-beam) technology, BluStream™ sterilises caps through a clean, physical process that occurs at room temperature. The electrons deactivate microorganisms on the surface by disrupting their DNA, achieving a 6-log bacterial reduction in just 0.3 to 0.5 seconds. Crucially, this method is non-invasive – the beam does not penetrate the material, ensuring the cap’s structure and closure integrity are preserved. As the demand for safe, efficient, and sustainable beverage packaging continues to rise, Serac – a global leader in aseptic and ESL packaging – has introduced its latest breakthrough in sterilisation technology: BluStream™, a next-generation cap decontamination solution that combines advanced safety with environmental responsibility. Designed for both high- and low- acid beverages, the module can be fully integrated into new Serac filling systems or retrofitted onto existing lines, regardless of the original equipment manufacturer. The unit requires just 3 m² of floor space and Operational Simplicity, Proven Safety The operating principles are built on simplicity and control. The sterilisation dose is governed by three key parameters: voltage, current intensity, and exposure time. Real-time dosimetry verifies the Represented in the UK and Ireland by Evolution BPS, a long-term partner of Serac, this solution is now available to beverage manufacturers seeking to future-proof their aseptic filling operations. Compact, Capable, and Completely Chemical-Free BluStream™ brings unmatched versatility to the packaging line. 6 INTERNATIONAL BOTTLER & PACKER | JUNE 2025 NEWS accuracy of each dose, removing the uncertainty of delayed lab testing and reducing the risk of under- or over-treatment. The absence of chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide or APA eliminates the possibility of harmful residues, offering peace of mind to both manufacturers and end consumers. By removing heat and hazardous chemicals from the equation, BluStream™ contributes to a safer, quieter, and more comfortable work environment. It generates no odours and produces only a minimal amount of ozone as a byproduct, which is safely extracted and naturally dissipated. Environmentally, it stands out for its minimal resource consumption: it requires no water, no steam, and generates zero chemical waste. Its low energy demand positions it as a genuinely sustainable alternative to traditional sterilisation methods. BluStream™ has already demonstrated its reliability in industrial settings. At Sources Alma, a leading beverage producer, the technology is currently in daily use, sterilising over 30m caps annually on a flavoured still drink production line. Fully compatible with a wide range of cap materials including HDPE, LDPE, PET, PP, and aluminium BluStream™supports bottles of all sizes, giving manufacturers the flexibility to standardise sterilisation across their product portfolio. For beverage producers looking to elevate their aseptic capabilities while meeting growing sustainability and safety standards, BluStream™ represents the next evolution in cap sterilisation  dylan@evolutionbps.co.uk VISIT OUR WEBSITE | www.binstedgroup.com Ultra-Flat Ultrasonic Sensors Maximise Performance The latest addition to the extensive and award-winning range of BAUMER Ultrasonic sensors is the UF200, a fast, ultra-flat and highly adaptive ultrasonic sensor. The design of this new sensor is another example of how Baumer continues to move the boundaries in terms of what is feasible in object detection and distance measurement. With merely 20.5mm, the UF200 is the flattest ultrasonic sensor for front mounting with a very short blind range. With up to 2000mm detection range, the UF200 is ideal for applications that previously failed due to insufficient installation space. The key features and benefits of this sensor have been acknowledged following a recent AutomationsBest award and another addition to Baumer’s ultrasonic toolbox range which utilise NexSonic® technology. To optimise engineering freedom Baumer rethought the ultrasonic concept and fully exploited what is feasible in terms of electronic layout and programmed algorithms. The result of utilising NexSonic® technology is an innovative sensor design with specialised ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) and dynamic signal evaluation that takes ultrasonic technology to the next performance level. This ensures the shortest blind range down to 10mm and the fastest response times up to 10ms, helping to ensure best-in-class performance. Add the smart filter functions via IO-Link and the choice of variable sonic cones (narrow, medium or wide) and you have a sensor which can be easily adapted for a wide range of ultrasonic sensing applications. In point level detection applications, the intelligent disruption filter ensures that agitators or other interfering objects will not impair the measurement result. This means a single sensor will reliably fulfil several application requirements and reduce the number of variants.  sales.uk@baumer.com UK Sets Out Plans to Change Sugar Tax The UK government has called for consultation on proposals to widen the sugar tax on soft drinks and include milk-based drinks. The Soft Drinks Industry Levy, introduced in 2018 as an obesity measure, could expand to cover drinks with a lower sugar content and include milk-based and milk-substitute drinks, which had thus far been exempt. The consultation lays out proposals “to build on the SDIL’s success in incentivising soft drinks producers to reduce sugar content”, the HM Revenue & Customs and HM Treasury said in a joint statement. The proposals are: to reduce the minimum sugar content for SDIL to apply at 18p per litre from 5-7.9g per 100ml to 4g-7.9g per 100ml; to remove the exemption for milk-based drinks while introducing a ‘lactose allowance’ which does not penalise natural sugars from milk; and to remove the exemption for milk substitute drinks with ‘added sugars’ beyond those sugars derived from the principal ingredient such as oats or rice. At present drinks with a sugar content of 8g or more sugar per 100ml are charged at the higher rate of 24p per litre. In a statement, The Food and Drink Federation said, “Food and drink manufacturers are facing a series of inflationary pressures and government must continue to create the right conditions for businesses to innovate and also be clear about their long-term goals to promote business confidence. A predictable regulatory environment is vital to ensuring our sector can continue to invest in developing healthier options.” 7 29th-30th July 2025 The Annual BBI Drinks Competition allows producers of ales, lagers, ciders, waters, soft drinks, juices and other beverages to enter their products for blind tasting as is open to all UK and foreign producers, bottlers, multiple canners, packers and agents. With product classes and industry-recognised awards for winners it is an ideal platform to gain product distinction. A lEs , l AgErs , c idErs & A lcoholic d rinks W AtErs , s oft d rinks & J uicEs A1 W1 Spring Water Still Ales abv 1.5% - 3.9% A2 Ales abv 4.0% - 4.4% W2 Spring Water Sparkling A3 Ales abv 4.5% - 4.9% W3 Flavoured Water Fruit A4 Ales abv 5.0% - 5.9% W4 Flavoured Water Botanical/Herbal A5 Ales abv 6.0% - 7.4% W5 Flavoured Soft Drinks/Lemonade A6 Ales abv 7.5% and above W6 Premium/Adult Soft Drinks A7 IPA (India Pale Ale) abv 4.0% - 5.4% W7 Alcohol-Free Cocktails/Mocktails A8 IPA (India Pale Ale) abv 5.5% - 7.4% W8 Fruit Juices A9 Stout, Porter or Dark Ale abv 4.0% - 5.4% WP Packaging A10 Stout, Porter or Dark Ale abv 5.5% - 7.4% A11 Lagers abv 4.0% - 5.5% A12 Ciders abv 4.0% - 5.4% A13 Ciders abv 5.5% - 6.9% A14 Ciders abv 7.0% and above A15 Flavoured Ciders/Perry A16 Low Strength Ales abv 0.5% and below A17 Low Strength Ciders abv 0.5% and below AP Packaging Enter Online E n t r y closes 23rd July 2025 www.bbi.org.uk/enter P roduct E ntry First Blind Taste Entry £99 PLUS VAT Additional Blind Taste Entry £79 PER PRODUCT PLUS VAT E n t r y closes 23rd July 2025 Packaging Entry £50 PER PRODUCT PLUS VAT We wish to enter the BBI Drinks Competition being held on 29th-30th July 2025 in the following classes: CLASS PRODUCT NAME FEE £ £ First product £99 £ Additional entry £79 £ £ £ £ £ £ Judging takes place from 29th-30th July 2025. We must receive three bottles/cans for each product entered which must be fully dressed with all labels, crown caps, etc as we will organise the blanking for entry. Please ensure your entries are delivered to the BBI between 21st-24th July 2025. For competition entry guidelines please visit www.bbi.org.uk/compguide Subtotal £ VAT @ 20% £ TOTAL £ Company Name and Address: __________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________ Tel: _____________________________________________________  Payment Enclosed  Please invoice me quoting order no: _____________________________________________________ I/We accept and agree to abide by the rules and conditions of the competition and the decision of the judges. Full rules, terms and conditions are available at www.bbi.org.uk/compterms Contact Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature: __________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________ PLEASE RETURN YOUR ENTRY FORM BY WEDNESDAY 23RD JULY 2025 British Bottlers’ Institute (BBI), 4 St Patricks Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6DN, UK  info@bbi.org.uk  +44 (0)1256 263762  www.bbi.org.uk Enter Online www.bbi.org.uk/enter IBP NEWS Understanding the Hidden ROI of Digital Label Printing is also known as ‘just-in-time’ label printing. With just-in-time production, brands request only what they need to fulfil demand and can quickly and easily respond to evolving label requirements. Converters can use their digital printing assets to respond to increasing demand for shorter runs at short notice, securing new business and retaining existing customers with the flexibility of delivering stock as and when needed. Digital presses can also add value by meeting brands’ variable data printing needs in the long term. The technology will play a key part in meeting the increased demand for variable 2D codes as brands prepare for Sunrise 2027, bringing together promotional, supply chain, and point-of-sale information in QR codes powered by GS1. What’s more, digital printing can add financial and waste reduction benefits. Placing more frequent orders for shorter runs – even at a higher price – could save brands money, provided the overall price paid for the digitally printed labels is lower than the value of the labels that converters or brands would have discarded. Considering that, it’s possible to justify a higher price per label, negating the direct cost-per-label comparison with traditional, analogue technologies. by convenient set-up via the digital front end (DFE). In addition, there is no need for printing plate creation, the time spent on mechanical set-up is minimal, and it is easy to rearrange the production schedule to accommodate another run at short notice. In comparison, flexo press set-up can be time-consuming. Each job changeover on a flexo press will take time for mechanical set-up and print testing – the latter of which will also increase the volume of consumables used, as both ink and materials are required to test print quality, colour, and registration. Flexo converters producing a variety of jobs might find that set-up for changeovers exceeds the running time required for printing a job, making changeover time rather than press speed the critical factor for maximising total output. In contrast, converters using both technologies know that digital and flexo will deliver the best results when used as complementary technologies, with digital printing a highly effective tool to boost the productivity and profitability of existing flexo assets. Digital technology can be used to free up flexo capacity to focus on more profitable longer runs while opening doors to new, shorter-run business opportunities, which will only add positively to a converter’s bottom line. Operational Downtime Staff Shortages and Operator Skills by Russell Weller, Domino Printing Sciences Many converters believe that digital printing technology is expensive. This misconception is often based on the higher initial investment for the technology and a belief that digital printing consumables are too expensive when compared with flexo or other analogue technologies. However, converters assessing the business case for their investment in digital printing on these metrics alone are missing a trick. While consumable cost is an important consideration, there are hidden costs associated with traditional methods and value-added opportunities to be gained from digital printing, which add up to a more accurate assessment of the total cost of ownership. Therefore, converters must consider their potential investment holistically – assessing market dynamics and evolving customer needs, potential new revenue opportunities, and operational considerations – as Russell Weller, Head of Product – Digital Colour, Domino Printing Sciences, outlines. Evolving Brand Customer Needs According to FINAT, the main driver of brands’ requests for digital printing is shorter print runs, which are driven by waste reduction and sustainability objectives as well as growth in the number, variability, and personalisation of SKUs. Indeed, conversations with brand owners indicate that, historically, more than 30% of labels printed are discarded because of legislative or ingredient changes, causing label design obsolescence and necessitating the creation of new print runs with up- to-date information. Digital printing’s ability to better accommodate short print runs and fast turnaround times effectively eliminates the need for brand customers to rely on large label orders that risk obsolescence to meet demand – this 10 Time is money. Maximising press run time is key to maximising the number of labels converters can produce daily. Any machine downtime is a potential problem for converters looking to maximise the return on their press investment. When compared with analogue technology, digital presses typically require less downtime between print runs to allow for job set-up. Inline, real-time image processing facilitated by digital technology can be a great asset in minimising press downtime and maximising productivity, enabled Labour can account for the most significant proportion of a converter’s total operating costs. Indeed, recent interest rate increases and inflation made wage pressures the top business concern for 71% of printing service providers surveyed in the BPIF Printing Outlook Q1 2025. Staff and skills shortages in the print industry have increased the costs of hiring professionals experienced in setting up flexo technology while simultaneously presenting challenges in finding personnel with the correct skills. INTERNATIONAL BOTTLER & PACKER | JUNE 2025 NEWS By comparison, recruiting operatives to run digital printing and finishing equipment is simpler. Digital printing technology is typically much easier to run than traditional flexo technology, and technologically savvy candidates (as most new operatives will be) often find it easy to adapt with minimal training needed. These issues with staff recruitment are driving an industry mindset change, with converters that might not have the local labour required to run another flexo line turning instead to digital technology. Indeed, one-quarter of the respondents in the BPIF survey plan to invest in digital technology in 2025, while half of respondents are investigating automation and workflow improvements that could help them mitigate labour shortages and enhance efficiency. The bottom line: don’t get left behind and limit your chances of attracting new workers into a forward- looking working environment. Understanding the Complete Label Production Workflow Once a converter has decided to invest in digital printing technology, it is important to consider all the steps involved in creating the finished label to determine what type of press will achieve the best results. While a new hybrid printing and finishing line will typically deliver a process where all elements work together with optimum performance, adding a digital roll-to-roll press to an existing multi-step process is complex, requiring a closer look at the complete label production workflow. A multi-step process could include several pieces of upstream and downstream equipment connected by manual handling processes. While upstream converting equipment can typically maintain a constant supply of prepared substrate to a label press, downstream finishing equipment could cause bottlenecks, lowering productivity and reducing the return on investment. Converters looking to take advantage of higher press speeds should ensure that finishing equipment always matches or exceeds the production speed of the label press to maximise the number of finished labels produced per shift. Converters purchasing a high- speed press should also be confident that they will be able to generate the orders needed to make use of the additional capacity – as a press that is underutilised will not be able to deliver the desired return on investment. This can also be an issue with digital/ hybrid label printing processes, where integrated digital print engines – the most significant investment in the line – can be subject to considerable periods of downtime during flexo-station set-up. Where suitable offline finishing equipment and personnel are available, a roll-to-roll press could be the more efficient choice, delivering a faster payback thanks to near-continuous production and offline finishing. Conclusion Converters considering investing in a new digital label printing press need to take into account the whole picture, focusing on the overall value a press could deliver to their business as well as the initial investment, consumable costs, and press speed. A digital printing press supplier offering reliable solutions, backed by a service offering tailored to a converter’s needs, will be a strong partner that can support converters in scaling their business and maximising the return on their investment. VISIT OUR WEBSITE | www.binstedgroup.com New X-Ray Inspection System Minebea Intec is expanding its portfolio with the X-ray inspection system Dylight S. This compact X-ray inspection system has been specially developed to ensure the quality of products in upright containers. The requirements for the food, beverage industries are constantly evolving. Regulations such as the pre-packaging ordinance or supplier audits require complete documentation. At the same time, sustainable packaging materials make the use of advanced X-ray technologies essential. Companies are faced with the challenge of making huge investments in new technologies in order to keep up with these changes. However, consumers are not automatically prepared to pay higher prices for their everyday products. This is precisely where the new X-ray inspection system Dylight S comes in: it enables manufacturing companies to guarantee the highest product safety and quality – at an economically attractive price. The Dylight S features sideshooter technology for more precise detection of foreign bodies in products with light and complex packaging. The X-ray inspection system not only enables reliable detection of metallic and non-metallic foreign bodies - including glass, rubber, stones or plastic parts in containers such as PET bottles, liquid food cartons or plastic cans, but also offers functions for completeness checks and fill level inspections. “The X-ray inspection system Dylight S is characterised by its compact design,” says Mengqi Liang, Product Manager at Minebea Intec. “This enables easy integration into existing production lines. Another key advantage of the Dylight S is using the monobloc generator without an external transformer, which reduces technical complexity and simultaneously lowers the TCO.” 11 IBP NEWS ALL INCLUSIVE IO-LINK SENSOR PACKAGE DELIVERS of the sensors full 1 kHz measuring frequency along with the additional buffer for frequency analysis. Also, the actual measured values combined with the drive-controlled target values can be superimposed and synchronised in real time to provide valuable additional insights into the complex interaction of the drives and mechanics. Furthermore, as the initial robot development was based on the near series of the machine design, the sensors can be used in the development stage and the ongoing design of the system without the need for further modification – saving valuable development time. This also eliminates the need for an elaborated prototype which may need to be further modified to fit the final machine design. Press Fitting: Intelligent Monitoring in Series Production Optimum Speed and Precision It would be fair to say that present day IO-Link sensors achieve speeds which are, at the very least, on par with conventional signals. However, the latest IO-Link technology offers decisive advantages in process automation systems, although the potential of the digital interface is far from being fully exploited. Only the intelligent interaction of sensors combined with powerful masters and independent configuration tools can take machine performance to the next levels of higher speed and precision. For example, in terms of precision during positioning improves due to faster communication between position sensors and the control system. Furthermore, with digital IO-Link there is no general signal loss in comparison to analog signals, such as 4…20mA. Let’s take a look at two specific scenarios… Robotics: High precision monitoring of position and oscillation You are a company pursuing the idea of designing your own handling systems and robots utilising the latest drives for control straight from a machine control system. To achieve this, design engineers need to get a handle on positioning precision and oscillation. Ideally this would be the development of an easy-to-use system that would monitor the robot optically in various 12 positions and also at high positions (while in parallel) whilst also reliably detecting oscillation up to 40 Hz. Sensor specialists BAUMER offers the ideal solution by combining two of their OM30 laser distance sensors integrated into an EtherCAT controller via their new CM501 IO-Link Master. The key benefits of this combination are that it enables the exploitation Where processing applications demand high throughput it’s important to determine the maximum production speed and at which the required quality is guaranteed. This is the point where the fast data exchange provided by the all-inclusive Baumer IO-Link package of smart sensors, master and cabling results in added benefits. The force sensors measure the press-fit pressure, while the high- precision distance sensors monitor the position of the part to be pressed in. The combination of both provides a force development diagram with prominent force points during the press fit process which clearly provides information confirming whether the generated force is within the required tolerance, or is too strong. Additionally, it will indicate whether a component has been tilted during the process, especially at positions where minimal force is an important requirement. Data Transmission- in Real-Time The ability to allow engineers to easily identify optimum machine configuration INTERNATIONAL BOTTLER & PACKER | JUNE 2025 NEWS is critical in many applications and the Baumer software sensor suite provides a clear overview on sensor data. The intuitive user interface displays what the sensor is seeing for easy parameterisation of the connected sensors and actuators, saving valuable time from the test stage to final implementation in series production. Saving time in the set-up configuration of the sensor and actuator can be adopted 1:1 in series production, eliminating any further loss of time. The IO-Link is a core element of the Baumer all-inclusive package ensuring unprecedented speed. The latest master generation allows for the shortest cycle times, even in real-time capable fieldbus systems such as Profinet IRT and EtherCAT, compared to conventional IO-Link masters providing feature cycle times of only 10ms. This cycle time results in a slowdown by factor 10 in the Baumer laser distance sensors such as the OM30, or force measuring amplifiers like the DAB10 with 1ms cycle time, whereas the new master is capable of cycle times up to 400 µs on IO-Link side and even 1ms via Profinet on other conventional sensors. The Baumer combination IO-Link sensors helps users to exploit the entire sensor performance in operation, allowing for precise force displacement curves, speeding up and improved precision of positioning tasks. They also enable direct system switch-off via IO-Link in the event of tilted parts and so prevent both workpiece and machine from damage.  +44 1793 783839  sales.uk@baumer.com VISIT OUR WEBSITE | www.binstedgroup.com Müller to Buy UK kefir Business Biotiful Gut Health Müller is to acquire UK kefir products firm Biotiful Gut Health to expand into the “functional health” dairy business. Founded in 2012, Biotiful produces a range of kefir and other “natural gut health” products, Müller said. Natasha Bowes, Biotiful’s founder and CEO, will support the company in an advisory capacity “to ensure a smooth transition”, the German dairy giant added. In a statement, Müller, one of the largest dairy companies in the UK, said the acquisition will help the company “to serve more consumer needs across the category”. “As awareness of the benefits of natural gut health continue to accelerate, the acquisition allows Müller to realise its ambition to expand into the growing functional health yogurt and drinks segment”, the statement added. “One Stop Shop” to the conveyor, bottling & packaging industries since 1991. Machining all plastics & metals ▪ CNC milling, turning & routering ▪ Laser cutting plastics ▪ Guard fabrication ▪ Spindle moulding Largest UK stockist of conveyor components (SystemPlast & Rexnord) ▪ Wear strips, tracks & bends ▪ Conveyor chains (plastic & metal) & modular belts ▪ Bearings, sprockets, side guides & frame components ▪ Modsort & Rexnord curve systems (90° & 180° drop-in solutions) Tel: 01842 820400 sales@slplastics.co.uk ~ www.slplastics.co.uk www.systemplastsmartguide.com 13 IBP NEWS ULTIMATELY HYGIENIC REDUCED BIOFILM FORMATION IN TUNNEL PASTEURISERS THANKS TO ANOLYTE The Goal: Reducing Germs in the Product Without Altering its Flavour The process water in the tunnel pasteuriser’s heating and cooling zones requires special attention and treatment with regard to hygiene and biofilm formation: through innovative and contemporary gentle water disinfection, Innowatech sets new hygiene standards. Anolyte as hygienic solution in the tunnel pasteuriser: this pH-neutral disinfectant inhibits high proliferation rates of germs in the process water even at extremely low concentrations and thus also prevents biofilm formation. The active ingredient, produced in-situ from sodium chloride and water through membrane cell electrolysis, replaces aggressive, off-gassing and expensive disinfectants. Pasteurisation is the safest way to preserve food and drinks in jars, cans or bottles. That’s what the textbooks say. And brewers and maltsters know that this rule applies all the more when beverages contain fermentable substances. Large breweries with high output, which produce for the European and global markets, in particular, rely on the tunnel pasteuriser. Pasteurising beer can significantly extend its shelf life and thus facilitate longer transport routes to the retailer. 14 A conveyor belt feeds the filled and sealed bottles at an inlet temperature of 8 to 10 °C into the pasteuriser. The pasteuriser features various temperature zones in which the bottles and the product they contain are gradually heated (40, 50, 60, 75°C). To this end, the bottles are constantly sprayed with hot water distributed by nozzles and heated until the pasteurisation temperature of ca. 60 to 75°C has been reached. The bottles stay in this zone for 10 to 30 minutes. Pasteurisation reduces the microorganism count in beer, other beverages and food, and thus extends the products’ shelf life. When it comes to taste, odour, turbidity and colour, it is necessary to gently heat the products to preserve high quality. This is why re-cooling takes place across several temperature zones in order to maintain high beverage quality and avoid the risk of glass breakage. The process heat, which is usually generated by hot steam, is derived from the water by a plate heat exchanger during re-cooling and fed back into the heating process. This facilitates a high level of heat recovery. A tunnel pasteuriser is thus a seemingly simple, albeit a highly complex machine. Apart from beer, the process is also perfect for fruit juices, carbonated beverages and canned food. The Challenge of Microbiology In a brewery’s bottling hall, a tunnel pasteuriser takes up a lot of space and is striking just by this. Maintaining microbiologically flawless water quality in the pasteuriser`s heating and cooling zones constitutes a major challenge for its owner. Various germs will find ideal habitat conditions in the temperature zones ranging from 25 to 55°C. In addition to warmth and water, also sufficient nutrients, introduced through product residues on the bottles or through glass splinters, are available. However, nutrients contained in the beverages and foods are not only tasty for humans, but also facilitate rapid, sometimes even unrestrained, proliferation of microorganisms. As a result, more and more biofilm is formed on the constantly wet inner surfaces of the pasteuriser. Especially where the biofilm cannot be mechanically removed by spray nozzles, a slimy layer forms over time. Due to the warmth, it may virtually cake on the surface and make cleaning significantly more difficult. Chemical Treatment with Biocides and Inhibitors To counteract the contamination, the process water is treated with various, usually organic, biocides. The process water in the pasteuriser is also treated with chlorine dioxide. Since almost all biocides have a corrosive effect, corrosion inhibitors as well as – depending on the water hardness – hardness stabilizers need to be added to the water. Organic biocides are supplied in concentrated form in canisters, barrels and containers, are often very expensive and usually only effective in high concentrations. They are classified as hazardous substances that make INTERNATIONAL BOTTLER & PACKER | JUNE 2025 NEWS carefulness essential when people are working at the pasteuriser and that may only be transported and connected by trained employees wearing appropriate protective equipment. Alternatively – although this is not a good idea –chlorine dioxide is used to combat the biofilm. As is well known, chlorine dioxide evaporates at temperatures of around 32°C and quickly corrodes all metals nearby, including the st. st. housing of the tunnel pasteuriser. This can lead to significantly increased cleaning needs and a greatly reduced service life of the system. Anolyte – The Gentle Alternative In the summer of 2023, the master brewers at a major brewery asked Innowatech’s customer service for help. The brewery had been using Innowatech Anolyte® for various disinfection applications for almost ten years. Considering the good experiences made with regard to the disinfection effect and the easy handling without any hazardous substances, the process water treatment in the tunnel pasteuriser was to be expanded. However, the biofilm formation in the approximately three-year-old pasteuriser (throughput: ca. 50,000 bottles per hour) had increased significantly in recent months, so that cleaning was required more and more frequently. Increasing the amount of biocide used did not yield the aspired result but caused new problems with biological wastewater treatment instead. Fortunately, the existing Innowatech Aquadron® system still had capacities in terms of Anolyte production and therefore the disinfection of the pasteuriser’s process water could be switched to Anolyte at short notice. Due to the Anolyte’s low active ingredient concentration at around 500 ppm active chlorine, all it took was a slightly larger dosing pump. The control for the active ingredient dosing was taken from the existing system. VISIT OUR WEBSITE | www.binstedgroup.com The result of using Anolyte: The high effectiveness against germs and biofilm already showed after just one week: the biofilm formation was significantly reduced. Thanks to consistent disinfection with Innowatech Anolyte®, after four weeks almost no deposits were detectable. For further optimisation, the two previously used inhibitors had to be replaced by an Anolyte-compatible hardness stabiliser. Uninterrupted Data Collection Because the process steps in the pasteuriser’s five heat-up and five cooling tanks (see diagram) are so different, the dosing of the active ingredient concentration needs to be coordinated in detail. Dosing is monitored fully automatically by the Innowatech Multi-Measurement Centre (MMC). Next to free chlorine and redox, temperature, conductivity and pH are measured, evaluated and documented there. To determine the ideal amount of biocide, the data are continuously evaluated, passed on to the control system and ultimately to the dosing pumps for dosing. The temperature and conductivity of the water can also be used to identify the risk of corrosion in the tanks. This information is also used to prevent corrosion in the pasteuriser. The MMC is also useful when it comes to treating cooling water in evaporative coolers. Ongoing documentation and the uninterrupted treatment of the cooling water with Anolyte in extremely low concentration (usually in line the drinking water regulations) obviate need for microbial counting each two weeks. Conclusion: Advanced Gentle Water Treatment and Disinfection By using anolytes that contain about 80 percent HO-CL, bacteria, viruses and fungi can reliably be eliminated, which prevents the formation of biofilm. The development of resistance is excluded. The high level of purity and effective disinfection can even be increased by using the Innowatech HyCleanConcept spray systems in bottling plants to extend the shelf life of beverages. No hazardous substances handling: Innowatech Anolyte® is produced just-in- time from water and a minimal amount of common salt. It is thermally stable and of a very low concentration (< 0.2% active chlorine). Neither the starting material nor the biocide are hazardous substances or hazardous to water. The formation of disinfection by-products such as THM and chlorate is greatly reduced or eliminated entirely (chlorite). Gentle water disinfection by using Anolyte also has a positive effect on wastewater treatment and disposal; it generally does not cause an increase in AOX, COD, etc. Last but not least, the cost for operating the tunnel pasteuriser can be significantly reduced if there is no need to constantly buy expensive biocides and inhibitors. In the specific case described, this amounts to about EUR 6,000 per year. Cleaning costs and fresh water consumption are also reduced.  www.innowatech.de 15 IBP NEWS Tetra Pak Launches New Dairy Processing Handbook Tetra Pak to announce the launch of the 2025 edition of the Dairy Processing Handbook, a landmark resource that has been guiding the industry for 40 years. This updated edition is packed with the latest technical insights and industry trends, making it an indispensable tool for dairy professionals and students alike. The updated edition is a comprehensive resource tailored for industry professionals, academics and students. Featuring more than 600 illustrations and over 460 pages of content authored by 35 experts from across Tetra Pak, the Dairy Processing Handbook is a definitive resource for dairy professionals and the broader food processing industry. The book also features a chapter on the Primary Production of Milk, authored by experts from DeLaval. This edition is designed to equip dairy professionals with cutting-edge knowledge to meet modern challenges and drive innovation, offering an in-depth exploration of the entire dairy production process from cow to consumer. The 2025 handbook features updates across all existing chapters and introduces four entirely new chapters. Among them, a new chapter on ‘Mixing Technology’ offers the latest expertise to optimise production efficiency and ensure consistent results that meet consumer expectations across milk, yoghurt, cheese and ice cream products. Mixing is a core technology for food supplements and nutrition, and with nearly three- quarters (74%) of consumers interested in purchasing products with specific health claims, this emerging segment Two Thirds of Consumers Believe Cans are the Most Circular More than 65% of consumers believe cans are the most circular beverage packaging format, according to new research commissioned by Can Makers UK. The study also revealed that 84% of UK consumers believe beverage cans are the easiest packaging format to recycle, while 78% confirmed they preferred cans for their convenience. It follows the Can Makers survey conducted in 2023 which showed that more than half of UK adults believe cans are better for the environment, in addition to an IPSOS Survey carried out in 2021 which found more than 75% of consumers would choose the beverage can in preference to other packaging formats, once they were aware of the can’s sustainability benefits. According to the latest study, the claimed use of beverage cans and the perception of cans as a suitable pack format in all market segments is continuing to rise. More than 90% of consumers surveyed confirmed the purchase of one or more canned drinks in the last year, an increase of 7% on the 2023 figures. Meanwhile, the shift in perception of cans as suitable for 16 specific categories is most notable in the RTD sector. Cocktails in cans were rated as Very Suitable by more than 60% of respondents, an increase of 21% versus 2023. The claimed purchase of cocktails in cans also increased by 61% for the same period. Tim Conybeare, Can Makers chairman, said, “We know consumers love cans, but the results of this latest study are significant, reflecting the increasingly environmentally conscious purchasing behaviour of consumers, as well as a notable increase in the number of consumers who now believe cans are ideally suited to a wider range of high-quality beverages such as cocktails and wine.” The study also examined the impact of design on purchasing is generating increased attention from food and beverage producers. In response to rising health awareness and increasing demand for dietary alternatives, the 2025 edition also includes a new chapter on ‘Lactose-Free Dairy Products’. With the lactose-free dairy market projected to grow at 7.12% (CAGR from 2023 to 2033), this edition addresses a fast- expanding segment reshaping consumer expectations and product development. Meanwhile, a new chapter on ‘Sustainability in Dairy Processing’ provides essential insights to help producers transition towards more sustainable operations. With dairy production accounting for 2.7% of total anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable transformation is both a responsibility and an opportunity for the industry. behaviour, highlighting it as a significant driver in the 18-24 age group and among the AB demographic particularly. Meanwhile consumers between the ages of 25 and 34 were found most likely to associate innovate design with a premium brand. Mr Conybeare added, “The impact of effective design is now being harnessed more effectively by brands in all segments, and for the many new entrants to the market, it is a key differentiator. The possibilities for increasingly bold, complex and innovate can designs have increased exponentially in recent years and many of the best are regularly recognised by the Can Makers Design Accolades programme. “But there is still work to do. In 2023 the aluminium beverage can recycling rate reached 81% according to the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro). The Can Makers 2025 study shows people between the ages of 18 and 34, are still lagging behind older consumers when it comes to recycling their used packaging. INTERNATIONAL BOTTLER & PACKER | JUNE 2025 drinktec 2025 Sustainability as the driver of innovation We attach great importance to combatting climate change, feeding the world’s population and using packaging responsibly by ensuring resource-economical production and offering eco- friendly packaging solutions and efficient recycling innovations. krones.com IBP NEWS GENTLEBRAND SIGNS ZELDA SMARTWEIGHT WATER REDEFINING SUSTAINABLE ELEGANCE: GENTLEBRAND DESIGN AGENCY HAS RECENTLY SIGNED ZELDA WATER, A NEW REVOLUTIONARY PROJECT IN THE MINERAL WATER SECTOR. The Zelda no label bottle is made from 100% BioPET, a fully renewable bio-based material that combines aesthetic appeal with environmental responsibility, designed to meet the needs of an increasingly eco- conscious market. The design of the Zelda no label bottle is the result of Gentlebrand’s creativity and vision. Made from 100% BioPET – a recycled and renewable material – it embodies a commitment to sustainability without sacrificing a sophisticated and distinctive shape. The flowing lines and transparent, 18 minimalist appearance echo the elegance of the premium Zelda Horeca version, while maintaining a strong, recognisable visual identity. A distinctive feature of the design is the integration of Smartweight technology, which allows for reduced packaging weight while maintaining strength and functionality. This feature optimises every stage of the product lifecycle – from production to transport and disposal – while significantly reducing environmental impact. By eliminating the label, the recyclability of the product is increased, as it reduces the mix of materials used to produce the packaging. Available in four formats (20 cl, 33 cl, 55 cl and 150 cl), Zelda Water adapts to different consumption contexts, bringing a touch of accessible luxury to everyday life. The project represents a concrete vision of the future of bottled water, where design, innovation and sustainability coexist in perfect balance. The intended end-of-life solution for this packaging is full recyclability, enabling a true ‘bottle-to-bottle’ recycling process. After use, the packaging can be collected, processed, and remade into new bottles within the same traditional PET recycling stream. INTERNATIONAL BOTTLER & PACKER | JUNE 2025 NEWS ALFA LAVAL ENERGY DIVISION APPOINTS ESI PROCESS (UK) LTD AS NEW DISTRIBUTION ALFA LAVAL, A GLOBAL LEADER IN HEAT TRANSFER & CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATION, ANNOUNCE THE APPOINTMENT OF ESI PROCESS (UK) LTD AS ITS NEW DISTRIBUTION PARTNER FOR THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR AND PROCESS INDUSTRIES WITHIN THE UK EXPLICITLY FOR ALFA LAVAL’S ENERGY DIVISION. Effective immediately, ESI Process (UK) Ltd will be responsible for the distribution of Alfa Laval’s extensive range of products and solutions, including Gasketed, Spiral & Compabloc heat exchangers. This partnership aims to enhance Alfa Laval’s market presence within the industrial process sector and provide customers with improved access to high-quality products and services. “We are excited to welcome ESI Process (UK) Ltd as our new VISIT OUR WEBSITE | www.binstedgroup.com distribution partner,” said Marcus Halliday, Channel Manager at Alfa Laval. “Their expertise and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our values and strategic goals. We are confident that this collaboration will bring significant benefits to our customers in the UK.” ESI Process (UK) Ltd has a strong reputation for delivering innovative solutions and exceptional customer service. With their extensive industry knowledge and dedicated team, they are well-positioned to support Alfa Laval’s growth and expansion in the region. “We are honoured to partner with Alfa Laval,” said David Frame, Sales Manager at ESI Process (UK) Ltd. “This partnership represents a significant opportunity for us to expand our product offerings and deliver even greater value to our customers. We look forward to a successful collaboration.” Marcus goes on to say, “This appointment does exclude coverage of our food, water and pharmaceutical sectors in the UK, though does strengthen Alfa Laval’s broader relationship with ESI Technologies Ltd who cover our Food and Water business in Ireland”. 19 IBP NEWS Jungheinrich and EP Equipment Announce Strategic Partnership Jungheinrich and EP Equipment have agreed on a strategic partnership under the motto ‘Shaping the future of material handling together’. This collaboration aims to deliver significant benefits to customers worldwide by combining the strengths of both companies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in material handling operations globally. Leveraging their combined expertise, Jungheinrich and EP Equipment will focus on customer-centric and innovative industrial trucks, making both parties more competitive in their product offerings. As a starting point EP Equipment will support the portfolio extension of Jungheinrich with its new Mid- Tech brand “AntOn by Jungheinrich”, focussing on electric counterbalance and warehouse trucks. With parallel histories and a shared focus on electric material handling equipment, both companies have, over the last decades, driven innovation and thereby changed the industry. Dr Lars Brzoska, CEO of Jungheinrich, stated, “We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with EP Equipment, as it will be a significant benefit for our customers. The portfolio extension will be a key part of our Strategy 2030+, in order to strengthen our position in the booming Mid-Tech market. Together with EP, we are able to provide a comprehensive full-liner truck portfolio - simply the right truck for every customer.” John He, CEO of EP Equipment, added, “The partnership with Jungheinrich is yet another step in our mission to transform the industry from IC forklifts to electric. Together, we will further enhance our economies of scale in production, learn from each other and further strengthen our position as the leading players in lithium-ion powered material handling equipment.” EP Equipment is a leading player in lithium-ion- based material handling trucks, shaping the future of the industry through innovative solutions with a clear focus on green energy. EP is active through a global dealer network servicing customers all around the world. Jungheinrich is one of the world’s leading providers of material handling solutions and a trusted partner of customers worldwide, with a strong global footprint and an exceptional direct sales and service network. Since 1953 the company has always focused on highly innovative electric material handling equipment and is the pioneer of lithium-ion technology in its industry. 20 EvoFILL Can Compact from Sidel The launch of EvoFILL Can Compact addresses the growing demand for flexibility, efficiency, and adaptability in the beer and csd sectors especially, within the low-to-medium speed production market up to 40,000 cph. Metal packaging remains a key material in both markets, with increasing consumer preference for smaller, portable cans that offer convenience and recyclability. As SKU proliferation continues to shape the industry, it’s clear the need for filling systems capable of managing diverse product lines has become more critical. “EvoFILL Can Compact extends the range of the well-known EvoFILL Can, offering a highly compact and efficient solution that meets the demands of low volume premium beverages market,” comments Tommaso Tegoni, Product Manager – Filling at Sidel. “Its ability to accommodate frequent changeovers with minimal downtime, coupled with advanced automation and modular design, ensures reliable, top-tier performance across both carbonated and non-carbonated beverages – including hot fill products – while maintaining speed and precision. “ A Compact, ‘Plug and Play’ Design The system features a ‘plug and play’ design, ensuring easy installation, operation, and handling. Its compact design combines the seamer and process unit into a single, space-efficient block, minimising its footprint to overcome space constraints and optimise total cost of ownership (TCO). With a high-precision filling accuracy of +/- 1ml standard deviation, up to 500ml format, the machine offers accuracy and minimal product losses (less than 0.1%). It is also highly versatile, supporting both CSD and hot fill applications. The EvoFILL Can Compact offers ambient temperature filling for carbonated soft drinks with limited CO2 losses (less than or equal to 0.2 Vol). EvoFILL Can Compact utilises electropneumatic technology with magnetic flowmeters for precise and liquid measurement. Electronically controlled pneumatic valves regulate flow, ensuring smooth and consistent filling. This advanced system enhances speed, accuracy, and hygiene while minimising waste and maximising production efficiency. Coupled with seamers integrated on the filler frame, this can filling system ensures an efficient production process. The seaming machine is directly attached to the filler, allowing for immediate sealing of the can after it’s filled. Changeovers are quick and easy, taking less than 25 minutes, thanks to an automatic height adjustment of the filling carousel. The integrated enclosure and roof, equipped with HEPA filters, are built into the frame rather than being free-standing, contributing to increased machine compactness while maintaining high hygiene standards.  www.sidel.com INTERNATIONAL BOTTLER & PACKER | JUNE 2025 NEWS COVERIS LAUNCHES CIRCULAR SOLUTION FOR STRETCH SLEEVES WITH RECOVER COVERIS LAUNCHES SLEEVEFLEXR STRETCH, A NEW CIRCULAR STRETCH SLEEVE SOLUTION DEVELOPED USING UP TO 75% RECYCLED CONTENT. Unveiling at Plastics Recycling Show Europe, the innovation sets a new sustainable benchmark in the stretch sleeve market and compliancy with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The development is made possible through Coveris’ recycling business, ReCover. Available with 35%, 50% or 75% recycled content, SleeveFlexR Stretch introduces a sleeve-to-sleeve circular process by Coveris and ReCover. Printed sleeve waste materials collected via existing recycling infrastructures are recycled at Coveris’ ReCover facility. Pioneering de-inking technology removes ink from the material during recycling to produce high-quality post- consumer recyclate (PCR). Aligned with the ReCover mission of keeping plastic circular in support of Coveris’ No Waste sustainability strategy, the PCR resin is used in the production of SleeveFlexR Stretch sleeves at the Coveris manufacturing facility in Warburg, Germany, for beverage, dairy, home and personal VISIT OUR WEBSITE | www.binstedgroup.com care, and speciality and agro chemical sectors. Driving a circular economy within the stretch sleeve sector, SleeveFlexR Stretch solutions are compliant with European Union PPWR mandated levels of recycled content for plastic packaging, and the UK Plastic Packaging Tax. Coveris’ lightweight SleeveFlexR Stretch sleeves, made from polyethylene (PE), feature elastic properties that allow them to fit tightly around bottles and containers without heat or glue. They provide an effective and robust packaging format for communicating essential consumer information whilst delivering outstanding brand appeal. Stretch sleeves are designed to be easily separated from primary packaging formats enabling efficient sorting into individual recycling streams. The introduction of Coveris’ sleeve- to-sleeve PCR model complements sectors such as bottling where an established recycling infrastructure exists. It allows brand owners and retailers to enhance the environmental performance of their packaging with both bottle and sleeve components operating in a circular process. The SleeveFlexR Stretch solution is also effective in sectors such as beverage and dairy where consumers are making point-of-sale purchase decisions. Aligned with PPWR requirements, rigid plastic bottles are featuring increasing levels of PCR content which can affect their appearance. Providing 360-degree product decoration, the SleeveFlexR Stretch solution delivers high impact shelf-presence, mitigating any visual impact of PCR content in the primary packaging component. “This is a breakthrough for the stretch sleeve market,” said Philipp Niehues, Business Development Director at ReCover. “By combining Coveris’ packaging expertise with our award-winning ReCover de-inking technology, we’ve created an innovative sleeve-to-sleeve recycling model for post-consumer material. 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Please note that delivery cannot be made to a ‘PO Box’.  +44 (0)1256 263762  epb@binstedgroup.com  www.binstedgroup.com Binsted Group Ltd. • Worting House • Church Lane • Basingstoke • RG23 8PY • UK IBP APPOINTMENTS Molson Coors CEO Gavin Hattersley to Step Down Molson Coors Beverage Co. President and CEO Gavin Hattersley plans to leave the US beer major by the end the year. Hattersley, who has headed the company since 2019 will leave both the business and its board by 31 December. Molson Coors said it was starting a search for a new CEO, with internal and external applicants being considered for the post. The next Chief Executive will be required “to build on” Hattersley’s revitalisation and acceleration plans, through which Molson Coors is looking to continue to “strengthen” its “core brands”, “premiumise” the portfolio and “expand beyond beer”. Board Chair Geoff Molson said, “Gavin has been a steady hand at the wheel as CEO, navigating through incredible challenges that no one could ever have predicted while guiding our company to growth, strengthening our foundation, and setting us up for an even brighter future to come. “Our business today stands on the shoulders of the many generations of the Molson and Coors families who have come before us. Gavin has lived up to their rich legacy, and he will retire having left an indelible mark on our business and the global beer industry.” Rémy Cointreau CEO Steps Down Rémy Cointreau CEO Eric Vallat has resigned after five years at the helm of the French spirits group. Vallat is leaving to pursue a new professional project, Rémy Cointreau said. A selection process for a new CEO is ongoing. New CEO at Endeavour Group Australian Endeavour Group has appointed Jayne Hrdlicka as its new CEO and Managing Director. Hrdlicka will take the reins from Ari Mervis, who stepped in as executive chairman following the departure of former CEO Steve Donohue in March. Arvis was appointed as Endeavour’s new chairman in January, following shareholder tension at its AGM the previous October. In a statement announcing Hrdlicka’s appointment, Endeavour said the move, intended “to deliver the company’s next phase of growth”, would take effect from 1 January 2026. Until Hrdlicka officially takes on the role, she has agreed to be available to meet “frequently” with the business to support discussions on “key business and strategic matters”, Endeavour said. Commenting on the news, Mervis said, “Jayne has a proven track record leading consumer-facing businesses to success. She has led many complex organisations and delivered significant shareholder value by capturing the true potential of a company’s brands and assets. “The board believes Jayne is the ideal candidate to lead Endeavour Group through its next phase of both growth and transformation,” he added. As CEO and managing director of airline business Virgin Australia, Hrdlicka oversaw the company’s recovery from administration following the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Her previous roles include CEO and managing director of the A2 Milk Company and Group CEO of Australian airline company Jetstar. New Business Development Team Beatson Clark has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of two experienced Business Development Managers. Kimberley Wilkinson is now looking after the north of the UK for Beatson Clark while Andy Terry is responsible for the south of England and Wales. Kimberley Wilkinson has worked in the packaging industry for eight years across a range of markets including cosmetics, health and beauty, home fragrance and pharmaceuticals. She has primarily worked for packaging sourcing and distribution companies on 24 sales and NPD projects, across a range of materials and decoration finishes. Andy Terry worked across several different industries before moving into packaging and labelling in 2016. He began his career in the industry working as business development manager for the UK beer, wine, spirit and pharmaceutical sectors. “Working at Beatson Clark has been brilliant so far and I absolutely love it,” he said. “I’ve been made to feel like one of the family. The culture, development opportunities and direction of the company are very exciting. Aaron Broadley is excited to further develop Beatson Clark’s experienced sales team. “We’ve now got a very strong sales and marketing team in place and our Business Development Managers are already bringing in some fantastic sales opportunities. We will continue to invest in the very best people to ensure that we’re well placed to continue to grow. We’re delighted to welcome Kimberley and Andy to the team!” INTERNATIONAL BOTTLER & PACKER | JUNE 2025 WORLD NEWS Campari Group to Sell Australia Manufacturing Site Campari Group is to sell its sole manufacturing site in Australia. Campari has inked a deal to offload the facility in the Derrimut suburb of Melbourne in the state of Victoria to local contract packager Garage Beverages. SAUDI ARABIA AND SIDEL SIGN AGREEMENT AS PART OF THE OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE SAUDI MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND MINERAL RESOURCES TO FRANCE, THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA AND SIDEL, SIGNED A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) IN PARIS TO EXPLORE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF OPERATIONS IN THE KINGDOM. The MoU was signed by Eng. Saleh AlSolami, CEO of the Saudi National Industrial Development Centre (NIDC), representing the Kingdom, and Clive Smith, Executive Vice President Customer Management AOA of Sidel, in the presence of His Excellency Bandar Alkhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, and Pietro Cassani, CEO of Sidel, who witnessed the signing ceremony. This agreement reflects the Kingdom’s strong commitment to partnering with leading global companies to localise advanced manufacturing, foster technology transfer, and support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives for industrial transformation and private sector growth. On this occasion, the CEO of NIDC said, “Sidel is a global leader in the packaging solutions market and a source of valuable sectoral knowledge. This partnership supports our ambition to build globally competitive industrial capabilities across strategic sectors. We welcome partners who share our long- term vision and are ready to invest in Saudi Arabia’s industrial base and people.” The agreement includes a joint assessment of the viability of establishing local services and programs, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s growing needs in the food and beverage packaging industry. This initiative adds to the broader agenda of the Minister’s visit to France, which includes meetings with CEOs of Airbus, Safran, Lesaffre, and other leading French industrial players, aiming to forge strategic relationships. VISIT OUR WEBSITE | www.binstedgroup.com Garage Beverages, which offers canning and bottling line services, will continue to produce Campari’s ready-to-drink products such as the Wild Turkey range. In the statement, Campari’s Managing Director for Australia, Jacopo Borsa, said the sale of the Derrimut site was part of the business’s wider aim to home in on marketing and sales of its brands. “We are pleased to partner with Garage Beverages, a local manufacturer with extensive manufacturing experience and a strong commitment to excellence. We look forward to working with Garage Beverages over the coming months to ensure a smooth transition,” he said. Danone to Drop Provamel in Germany Danone is to stop selling its organic alt-milk brand Provamel in Germany. Danone is pulling the brand from shelves in the country from August. Danone said it was preparing to launch a range of organic plant-based products under the Alpro brand in Germany. “We have taken the decision to discontinue Provamel in the German market from August in order to focus on the Alpro brand, which will be launching a new Alpro Bio range in Germany,” Danone told Just Food. Danone acquired the Alpro and Provamel brands when it snapped up US business WhiteWave Foods in 2016. Follow us on LinkedIn, search ‘Binsted Group Ltd.’ 25 IBP WORLD NEWS COMBINING CONVENIENCE WITH SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS AMPOL FOOD, A LEADING INNOVATOR IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, HAS OPTED FOR SIG’S ON-THE-GO CARTON BOTTLE, SIG DOMEMINI, FOR THE LAUNCH OF ITS V-FIT PREMIUM RICE-BASED NUTRITIONAL DRINK RANGE. THIS LAUNCH MARKS SIG DOMEMINI’S MARKET ENTRY IN THAILAND – COMBINING ON‑THE‑GO CONVENIENCE OF A PLASTIC BOTTLE WITH THE SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS OF A CARTON PACK. The launch aligns with Thai consumers’ increasing demand for sustainable packaging when making purchase decisions. The main material of the SIG DomeMini carton bottle, designed for recycling, is FSC™-certified paperboard. It is manufactured using 100% renewable electricity and has a lightweight and space-saving design. With the high share of forest-based renewable material as well as a sophisticated resource-efficient and space-saving design, SIG DomeMini comes with a number of environmental benefits compared to alternative packaging options like single-use plastic bottles. Australia’s Brownes Dairy put up For Sale According to a statement issued by McGrathNicol Restructuring, the firm has been appointed receivers of the shares in Australian Zhiran Co. Pty Ltd, which is the ultimate holding company in the group that owns Brownes Dairy. “The appointment of the receivers is limited to the shares in AZC and does not affect the operations of Brownes Dairy, which continues to trade on a ‘business as usual’ basis,” the statement read. “The receivers will shortly commence a process for the sale of Brownes Dairy via the AZC shareholding that is the subject of their appointment.” 26 According to The Australian Financial Review, Brownes Dairy was put on the block after its lender China’s Mengniu Dairy Co. called in a $200m loan. Brownes was sold by Archer Capital, which bought it in 2011 – to Australia Zhiran Co. in 2017, a vehicle backed by a consortium that also had investment firm Changchun Lianxin Investment Consulting Company as a member. By packaging its V FIT premium rice drinks in SIG DomeMini, Ampol Food delivers a sleek, distinctive, and ergonomic carton pack with a large, centrally positioned cap, that allows consumers to drink as from a bottle and that is easy to open and reclose – a perfect fit for busy, health conscious consumers. Dr. Kriangsak Theppadungporn, Managing Director at Ampol Food, “We are leading the way, not only when it comes to innovation in our products, but also in setting the trend for packaging solutions as part of the product concept. In addition to differentiating its eye-catching design from other types of packaging, opting for the SIG DomeMini is a step towards more sustainable on-the-go packaging in Thailand. We are empowering our consumers to make more eco-conscious choices without compromising on convenience while consuming their beverage on the move.” Vatcharapong Ungsrisawasdi, Head of Market Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar at SIG, “The market for on-the-go beverages in Thailand is growing, and the market entry of SIG DomeMini with its sustainability benefits offers a perfect alternative to tackle the challenges of plastic Nestlé to Invest in Vietnam Nestlé is injecting a $73bn sum into a coffee production site in Vietnam. The company said the money would be used to expand the factory, located in the south-eastern province of Dong Nai. Nestlé added the investment “aims to enhance the plant’s technology and production capabilities”. The group also confirmed to Just Drinks that the investment looked to increase capacity. The facility is home to the production of coffee brands such as Nescafé Dolce Gusto, Blue Bottle Coffee and Starbucks Coffee at Home. INTERNATIONAL BOTTLER & PACKER | JUNE 2025 WORLD NEWS bottles. Our SIG DomeMini carton bottle is in line with the trend towards ‘paperisation’ in product packaging and offers manufacturers and consumers an alternative to plastic bottles, as it has a significantly lower ‘plastic-to-product’ ratio. Our partnership with Ampol Food marks an important step in fostering a new era of responsible consumption in Thailand, and we will continue to bring even more sustainable packaging solutions to the market.” The SIG DomeMini 12 Aseptic filling machine is capable of aseptically filling 12,000 packages per hour – in a total of seven volume sizes from 180 to 350ml on one and the same filling machine with volume change in just 15 minutes. Nestlé to Launch Audit of Water Production in France Nestlé is embarking on an internal audit of its water production in France, the group’s CEO Laurent Freixe said. Nestlé has had its water production under scrutiny since January last year, when it admitted to breaching regulations in France over the way it treats bottled mineral water against contamination. Speaking to the Senate in a hearing in April, Freixe said, “The group has decided to launch an internal review in France of these past practices: we are conducting this review, to which the Nestlé Waters teams will contribute. In my view, this review is essential if we are to learn all VISIT OUR WEBSITE | www.binstedgroup.com the lessons we need to, and I will draw all the necessary conclusions from it”. In his opening remarks, the Nestlé CEO said its waters division had been informed about an “unfavourable opinion” from a hydrogeologists’ report on the continued use of wells for natural mineral water production at its Vergèze facility in the Gard region of southern France. Last year, Nestlé confirmed its waters business had used different purification treatments on products labelled as This maximises efficiency and flexibility, providing an excellent return on investment for beverage manufacturers.  www.sig.biz  +49 2462 790 “mineral water”, including those sold under brands such as Perrier and Vittel, which are produced at its Vergèze and Vosges facilities in France. BUYERS GUIDE ALL YEAR ROUND VISIBILITY UNDER YOUR PARTICULAR SECTION OF EXPERTISE Contact us on +44 (0)1256 263762 or bg@binstedgroup.com to discuss your requirements or for more information 27 IBP WORLD NEWS KRONES REALISES THE BAYREUTHER BRAUHAUS GREENFIELD PROJECT IT IS A PROJECT THAT IS RARELY SEEN IN GERMANY: BAYREUTHER BRAUHAUS, A STATE-OF-THE-ART, RESOURCE-SAVING GREENFIELD BREWERY, IS BEING BUILT IN FRANCONIA - PLANNED AND REALISED BY KRONES. The new brewery on the outskirts of Bayreuth will be used exclusively for the production of ‘Bayreuther Hell’ and is designed for an annual capacity of 500,000 hectolitres. Proven Technology for More Flexibility While Krones’ subsidiary Steinecker is responsible for the brewhouse, fermentation and storage cellars, plus the requisite utility systems, Krones is supplying the entire bottling technology. 28 The new returnable-glass line, rated at 40,000 bph, relies on tried-and- tested Krones technology - from bottle washing to filling and labelling, all the way through to packaging. “The new bottling line will consist of the same machines that are already in use at our Maisel’s brewery, just 1.5 kilometres away. This allows us to remain flexible when deploying our employees at both sites,” explains Jeff Maisel, owner of the Gebr. Maisel brewery. “In addition to this flexibility, we also clearly formulated another goal at the start of the project: The new brewery should be one of the most modern of its kind in Europe and work as resource-efficiently as possible,” adds Maisel. Focus on Sustainability The centrepiece of the new brewery is the forward-looking energy concept: a photovoltaic system supplies environmentally friendly electricity, while a wood chip system contributes to heat generation. The brewery is operated with two different heating circuits: A high-pressure hot water system for wort boiling from the energy source wood chips and the other INTERNATIONAL BOTTLER & PACKER | JUNE 2025 WORLD NEWS consumers with a low-pressure hot water system using a heat pump. The energy is supplied via two central heat storage tanks. Other innovative technologies such as the EquiTherm system from Steinecker ensure that the heat generated during the brewing process is utilised efficiently. “Maisel is setting new standards in terms of efficiency and sustainability with this ultra-modern brewery. As a long- standing partner, we are delighted to contribute with our technology to ensuring that ‘Bayreuther Hell’ can be produced even more energy- efficiently,” says Thomas Ricker, Chief Sales Officer of Krones AG. First Bottles at the End of 2026 Construction work is already in full swing. The first systems for the brewhouse will be delivered at the end of 2025. The bottling technology will follow in mid- 2026, before the first bottles of ‘Bayreuther Hell’ leave the Bayreuth brewery’s yard at the end of the year. The contract for the new brewery was signed in April by Jeff Maisel, owner and Managing Director of Brauerei Gebr. Maisel and Krones’ Chief Sales Officer Thomas Ricker. Pictured (from left): Matthias Pohl, Vertrieb Steinecker Central Europe, Dr. Marcus Michel, Geschäftsführer Steinecker GmbH, Jeff Maisel, Inhaber und Geschäftsführer der Brauerei Gebr. Maisel, Marc Göbel, Geschäftsführung Braubetrieb Maisel, Thomas Ricker, Vertriebsvorstand Krones AG, Frank Forster, Vertrieb Ost- und Süddeutschland und Österreich Krones AG.  www.krones.com VISIT OUR WEBSITE | www.binstedgroup.com Less is More KHS has set a new benchmark by engineering one of the world’s lightest PET bottles for still beverages to date. Under the working title of Factor 101, in close cooperation with Canadian- based injection moulding technology equipment and services provider Husky Technologies, a container has been produced that uses just 5.89 grams of material to hold 591ml of product. This is equivalent to the 20-ounce size common in the US. At drinktec 2017 KHS presented its Factor 100 concept as a feasibility study that featured a PET bottle weighing approximately five grams with a capacity of 500 millilitres. A number of optimisations have now been made to the further development, as KHS packaging designer Fabian Osterhold in Hamburg explains. “With such extreme lightweighting, what’s known as the top load is especially important. This value tells us how sturdy the bottle is from a vertical perspective. It determines whether the container can be stacked or not and survive transportation undamaged.” To increase stability, the shoulder design of Factor 101 has been modified and the bottle body reinforced with functional webbing. Moreover, Osterhold and his colleagues have developed a base with a pop-in effect. Here, the base pops inwards to a certain degree when a top load is applied, increasing the internal pressure and therefore the stability of the bottle. Two hundred newtons is a common top load threshold in the industry; at 220 newtons, the Factor 101 exceeds this. In order to achieve this high value for a PET bottle used for still beverages, adapting just the container shape wasn’t enough. “The preform design also needed to be developed further,” emphasises Osterhold. This is why KHS joined forces with the specialists at Husky. The company has a wealth of expertise as the world’s leading equipment supplier of PET preform injection moulding systems and services and has been in cooperation with KHS for many years. African Originals Expands Cider Business to Uganda African Originals, the Kenyan-based cider, spirits and soft drinks company is targeting affluent urban consumers in Uganda with the launch of its premium craft cider range. Partnering with Vicland Distributors Uganda, a leading distributor of international brands, the company will offer six of its craft ciders, such Pineapple & Mint and Passion & Lime, through on-trade and off-trade retail channels such as Millennium Supermarket. Alex Chappatte, African Originals Founder and CEO, said, “We believe the cider category has huge potential for growth across East Africa, as affluent consumers look for bold authentic brands that incorporate a range of natural local ingredients. We are now the leading cider brand in Kenya, and we’re excited to bring that portfolio to Uganda where we’ve identified significant appetite for premium ciders.” Demand for premium cider across many African countries is forecast to grow faster than beer in the coming years, driven by its appeal to both male and female drinkers. In Kenya, Africa’s third-biggest cider market after South Africa and Mozambique, global data provider IWSR estimates compound cider volume growth of 9% through 2028, compared to 4% for lager. In Uganda, the cider market will be fuelled by an urban population expected to grow from around 13 million today to 53 million by 2065, concentrated in cities like Kampala, Nansana and Jinja. 29 IBP WORLD NEWS MEETING THE GROWING DEMAND FOR SAFE, HIGH-QUALITY BEVERAGES IN LIBYA LIBYAN UNITED BEVERAGE BOTTLING COMPANY, A LEADING FORCE IN THE LIBYAN BEVERAGE MARKET, IS EXPANDING THE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH SIG. THE COLLABORATION IS SET TO BOOST LUBBC’S PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES, INCREASE LOCAL MARKET VOLUMES, AND ENHANCE EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES, WHILE ALSO CONSOLIDATING SIG’S POSITION IN THE REGION. Under this agreement, SIG will deliver four additional filling lines for aseptic carton packs to LUBBC, including a SIG Midi 12 Aseptic, two SIG XSlim 24 Aseptic, and a SIG Mini 24 Aseptic. These filling lines will support LUBBC’s 30 expansion plans and meet the growing demand for safe, high-quality beverages in Libya. The company already has two SIG filling lines for aseptic carton packs in operation and uses them to successfully fill its Safi brand beverages. Hamza Abubrig, CEO of LUBBC, commented, “We are very proud to choose SIG as our trusted partner. SIG is developing the solutions and technologies needed to help ensure access to safe non-carbonated soft drinks (NCSD) and liquid dairy (LD) products for people all over the world. The success of the Safi brand in Libya over the past few months has been remarkable, thanks to the cooperation between the SIG and LUBBC teams. We are excited to build on this partnership and continue our growth journey together.” This strategic partnership signifies an advancement for LUBBC, driving both local growth and international competitiveness through cutting-edge packaging technology. Mohamed Eljamal, Libya Country Manager at SIG, added, “This partnership is a key step towards expanding our presence and strengthening our market position in the region. We are delighted seeing more and more customers in Libya growing with our industry-leading solutions.”  www.sig.biz  +49 2462 790 INTERNATIONAL BOTTLER & PACKER | JUNE 2025 WINES & SPIRITS CHRONICLE The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WTSA) Boosts its Executive Board with a Trio of Industry Experts Riviera Drinks Buys Soho Street Cocktails The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has welcomed three new Board members, chosen for their different business expertise and perspectives. Riviera Drinks has acquired ready-made cocktail brand Soho Street Cocktails. Riviera Drinks said the deal marked its “entry into the B2C market”. Joining the WSTA Executive Board were a global spirit giant and two SME wine businesses – one a distributor part-owned by three wineries and the other representing independent wine merchants. Starting their three-year terms are Lee James, Managing Director UK, Ireland and Nordic markets at Rémy Cointreau joins Kim Wilson North South Wines’ Founder and Managing Director and Hal Wilson, Owner, Cambridge Wine Merchants. Mark Riley, Chair of the WSTA Board, said, “We are delighted to welcome three new WSTA board members, who add a fantastic blend of expertise garnered from their formidable careers in the wine and spirit sector. It is incredibly important to us to ensure we do our utmost to meet all members’ needs. Having a diverse range of individuals offering expertise from varying perspectives is crucial to the WSTA delivering for its membership. We look forward to working with Lee, Kim and Hal to navigate through what continues to be a challenging time for the UK drinks trade.” Miles Beale, Chief Executive of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association, said, “The WSTA is proud of its broad-based membership, which allows us to represent the whole of the wine and spirit industry supply chain. It’s a great pleasure to welcome aboard three enthusiastic, talented and experienced new board members, who will be great representatives for their business types and assets to supporting the work of the WSTA. Our aim is to give a voice to every wine and spirit business, no matter how big or small. We are delighted to add to our top table Hal, aka the ‘King of the indies’, Kim, founder and MD of an award-winning, growing mid-sized distributor, along with such a seasoned drinks trade expert, in Lee, who works for one of the big global luxury spirits companies.” InchDairnie Distillery to Merge with MacDuff International InchDairnie Distillery is merging its business with Glasgow-based MacDuff International. The two businesses will be consolidated into a single entity called InchDairnie Whisky Limited. Founded in 2015 by Ian Palmer, InchDairnie launched its first whisky brand Ryelaw in 2023. It has also been producing whisky for MacDuff since its distilling operations began, manufacturing the group’s brands Islay Mist and Lauder’s. MacDuff was established in 1992 and manages sales and distribution of IncDairnie’s Ryleaw brand aside from the UK market, which Disaronno has handled since March last year. The new business will be led by Graham Glen, Commercial Managing Director, and Scott Sneddon, Distilling Managing Director. Founder Ian Palmer will join Sneddon and Glen on the Board as Chairman. They will also be joined by Vice-Chairman David Sloan, Operations Director Lesley Ramage Finance Director Jim Campbell. In the statement, Glen added, “Islay Mist, Lauder’s and Waterproof, together with RyeLaw and KinGlassie, with more InchDairnie brands launching over the next four years, makes for an amazing portfolio of whisky brands to excite the whisky enthusiast.” InchDairnie and MacDuff’s respective offices in Fife and Glasgow will be retained following the merger, the InchDairnie Whisky said. VISIT OUR WEBSITE | www.binstedgroup.com Up until now, the company has supplied bars and restaurants with soft-drinks, syrups, liqueur and cocktail ingredients. Riviera Drinks plans to launch Soho Street Cocktails in a 1.5-litre bag-in-box format, moving away from 1.5-litre pouches. The different packaging is designed to be more convenient for consumers and be more sustainable. The Soho Street Cocktails portfolio includes flavours such as Passion Star Martini, Espresso Martini and Strawberry Daiquiri, with alcoholic strengths ranging from 10% to 12% abv. William Grant to Pause Tullamore Dew Production William Grant & Sons is to halt production for up to three months this year at its Tullamore Dew Irish whiskey distillery. Three of nine stills at the distillery in Clonminch, County Offaly, will pause production, followed by another three stills for a further three months. William Grant & Sons bought Tullamore Dew in 2010 and opened the Tullamore distillery in 2014. The site employs around 100 people. The company continues to perform well, according to its latest filings with Companies House, the UK business register. For the year ended 31 December 2023, it reported a turnover of £1.96bn, with a profit of £444m after tax, representing a profit growth of 33%. 31 IBP WINES & SPIRITS CHRONICLE TARGET BECOMES FIRST MAJOR US RETAILER TO COMMISSION SUSTAINABLE WINE IN PAPER BOTTLES THE TARGET CORPORATION IS THE FIRST MAJOR USA SUPERMARKET RETAILER TO COMMISSION A RANGE OF SUSTAINABLE WINES IN REVOLUTIONARY LOW CARBON PAPER BOTTLES THAT WILL SAVE THE EQUIVALENT OF NEARLY 100 TONS OF CARBON DIOXIDE. The Collective Good wine range, which is bottled exclusively in the paper Frugal Bottle, has a Red Blend, a Sauvignon Blanc, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Pinot Grigio have just gone on sale in nearly 1,200 of its stores across the US from just $9.99 to tie in with April’s Earth Month. The Frugal Bottle, which was designed by British sustainable packaging company Frugalpac and recently awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise for innovation from His Majesty King Charles III, is made from 94% recycled paperboard with a food grade pouch to hold the liquid. It is five times lighter than a glass bottle and crucially uses six times less carbon and energy to produce and dispose. The carbon footprint of a standard glass wine bottle is 440g (15.52oz) CO2e. But a Frugal Bottle is only 91.9g (3.23 oz) CO2e. This means it has a carbon footprint 84% lower than glass bottles. Target has ordered 256,000 of the Collective Good bottles to sell in their US stores in a move that will save 98.3 US tons of CO2e. The Collective Good range is a collaboration between California’s Latitude Wines (LWX), who sourced and imported the wines and California’s Monterey Wine Company, who filled the paper bottles. Monterey Wine Company, who are based in King City, liked the bottles so much they have now acquired their own Frugal Bottle Machine and are producing the paper bottles on site. The machine can produce in excess of 2.5m paper bottles a year. BUYERS ALL YEAR ROUND VISIBILITY GUIDE UNDER YOUR PARTICULAR SECTION OF EXPERTISE Contact us on +44 (0)1256 263762 or bg@binstedgroup.com to discuss your requirements or for more information 32 INTERNATIONAL BOTTLER & PACKER | JUNE 2025 passion f or excellence WINES & SPIRITS CHRONICLE THE US HAS BEEN A REAL TRAILBLAZER IN OUR PAPER BOTTLE REVOLUTION. THEIR WINES AND SPIRITS BRANDS WERE AMONGST THE FIRST TO MOVE TO THE FRUGAL BOTTLE AND ITS CLEAR THERE’S AN INCREASING MARKET FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO DRINK MORE SUSTAINABLY. Malcolm Waugh, Frugalpac CEO Monterey Wine Company General Manager Shannon Valladarez said, “At Monterey Wine Company pioneering innovation embracing new technologies and driving much-needed sustainability and efficiency in the wine packaging industry is written into our DNA.” “As the first U.S. producer of the Frugal Bottle, we are proud to partner with Target to bring The Collective Good wines to nearly 1,200 stores in the revolutionary paper Frugal Bottle.” LWX Vice President, Business Development and Sales Graham Nordin said, “We’re incredibly proud to partner with Target to bring an innovative and sustainably focused wine brand to their guests across the US. “Sourced from sustainably-minded, quality driven wineries from around the world and then brought together in a recyclable paperboard bottle – Collective Good is committed to protecting the environment, one bottle at a time.” Frugalpac CEO Malcolm Waugh said, “The US has been a real trailblazer in our paper bottle revolution. Their wines and spirits brands were amongst the first to move to the Frugal Bottle and its clear there’s an increasing market for people who want to drink more sustainably. “We’re proud to see Target making this commitment to stocking the Collective Good in all their retail outlets. It’s a big endorsement for sustainable low carbon packaging that can deliver great taste but less waste.”  www.frugalpac.com Follow us on LinkedIn, search ‘Binsted Group Ltd.’ VISIT OUR WEBSITE | www.binstedgroup.com Bottling and Packaging Machinery for the Drinks Industry IBP WINES & SPIRITS CHRONICLE Australian Wine Export Value Bounces Back in China Australian wine exports to China exceeded A$1bn ($640m) in the 12 months since tariffs were lifted in March 2024, but volumes are not yet back to pre-tariff levels, new data from the trade body Wine Australia shows. China lifted hefty tariffs on Australian wine at the end of March last year, ending three years of punitive taxes which devastated some of Australia’s winemaking regions. In 2024, mainland China was the top destination by value, with exports growing nearly 2% to $1.03bn, according to Wine Australia’s Export Report which covers the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. While value of exports to China are now “at a similar” level to where they were before tariffs came into force, volumes sold are yet to recover, Wine Australia’s market insights manager Peter Bailey said in a statement. Over the 12-month period export volumes of Australian wine to China grew roughly 2% to 96 million litres, a 44% drop from its peak in 2018, he said. “While the total value of shipments to mainland China is now at a similar level to the years immediately before tariffs on Australian bottled wine came into force, volume in the last 12 months is 23% smaller than the 5-year average between 2016 and 2020 and 44% below the peak in 2018.” Bailey added that though the value of exports to mainland China was relatively back to pre-tariff levels, volume levels showed the region was “a premium market for Australian wine and will therefore not solve oversupply issues in Australia”. China was key to the overall success of exports. International exports, excluding mainland China, declined 13% in value to A$1.62bn and 9% in volume to 551m litres, the 34 lowest value for exports excluding China in ten years and lowest volume in over twenty years. The decline in value was driven by lower Hong Kong sales, while the volume drop was due to lower demand in UK, the US and Canada, the trade body said. In the twelve month period, export volumes to the UK dropped 8% to 208 million litres. Shipments to the US fell 17% to 106 million litres, and to Canada fell 19% to 60 million litres. Weak Cognac Demand Weighs on LVMH’s Wine-and-Spirits Division LVMH’s wine-and-spirits division saw its first-quarter sales decline due to weak demand for Cognac in both the US and China. LVMH said the division’s revenue fell by 8% and 9% on a reported and organic basis, respectively, to €1.3bn ($1.5bn) in the quarter. For the Cognac and spirits segment, organic sales dropped 17% on the prior year to €736m, which LVMH put down to ongoing “soft demand” for Cognac in China and the US, and “uncertainties” linked to US tariffs. On a call with analysts, CFO Cécile Cabanis explained, “The US political context might not have helped on demand in the most recent week. As you know, wine-and-spirits is a category that remains very much linked to contextual issues as it addresses aspirational customers.” Champagne revenue dipped 1% on an organic basis to €680m in the quarter, “reflecting the ongoing normalisation of demand”, the group said. She said LVMH had “shipped on stock” for divisions like wine- and-spirits to “have a bit of time to reflect and make sure we have the proper parameters to take the informed decision when we will need to take action”. LVMH’s Moët Hennessy ‘to Lay Off Thousands of Employees’ LVMH’s Moët Hennessy has reportedly planned to lay off thousands of its employees. Moët Hennessy’s CEO Jean-Jacques Guiony and his deputy Alexandre Arnault told employees at LVMH’s wine- and-spirits division that it planned to reduce its staff to 2019 levels. In a video sent to workers, Guiony reportedly said the current headcount 9,400 would need to be cut by around 1,200, equivalent to more than 10%. Guiony added that the Moët Hennessy business was seeing 2019 revenues, but that costs had grown by 35% since that point. “This was an organisation that was built for a much larger size of business,” Guiony said in the video. LVMH’s wine and spirits division saw its first quarter sales decline last month, due to weak demand for Cognac in both the US and China. The division’s revenue fell by 8% and 9% on a reported and organic basis, respectively, to €1.3bn in the period. For the Cognac and spirits segment, organic sales dropped 17% on the prior year to €736m, which LVMH put down to ongoing “soft demand” for Cognac in China and the US, and “uncertainties” linked to US tariffs. Champagne revenue also dipped 1% on an organic basis to €680m in the quarter, “reflecting the ongoing normalisation of demand”, the group said. Arnault also reportedly told the company’s employees that LVMH was facing a situation that was a “bit unique”. “Usually at LVMH when wines and spirits are not going well, fashion is doing well or some [other part of the business] is performing differently. Right now things are not going extremely well,” he said. INTERNATIONAL BOTTLER & PACKER | JUNE 2025 BUYERS GUIDE ALL entries with logos will be automatically linked to your website. 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