Asia’s first craft spirits competition returns for its second edition, spotlighting a stellar lineup of global makers across nine countries. The Spirit of Craft Awards (SOCraft Awards) – a global platform honouring excellence in craft spirits – proudly announces its 2025/26 winners, marking the competition’s second year of spotlighting outstanding producers from around the world. After several rounds of rigorous judging, a panel of 20 industry experts – including Asia’s top mixologists, … [Read more...] about Winners are unveiled in the 2025/26 edition of the Spirit of Craft Awards
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Lightweighting: Less is more
KHS has set an impressive 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 molding technology equipment and services provider Husky Technologies, a container has been produced that uses just 5.89 grams of material to hold 591 milliliters of product. This is equivalent to the 20-ounce size common in the United States. At Drinktec 2017, KHS presented … [Read more...] about Lightweighting: Less is more
Singapore soft drinks market hits SGD12B as health and sustainability trends drive growth: Euromonitor International
Singapore – Singapore’s soft drinks market has reached a value of SGD 12 billion, according to data analytics company Euromonitor International. The market’s growth has been driven by consumers’ preferences for healthier drinks, sustainability-focused innovations, and the increasing adoption of digital solutions like smart vending machines. Euromonitor International’s World Market for Soft Drinks 2025 report highlights that while price pressures remain a factor in consumer spending, … [Read more...] about Singapore soft drinks market hits SGD12B as health and sustainability trends drive growth: Euromonitor International
