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Are you a whisky connoisseur or a packaging enthusiast? Share your knowledge with me! What's the story behind the intricate process of whisky packaging? Let's uncork the secrets together! 🍷 🥂 #packagingwithpassion #packagingexperts #whiskypackaging #packagingprocess #packagingprocess #industrial #products

Coca-Cola - Inspirational Story Back In History, May 8,1886 American pharmacist John S. Pemberton developed Coca-Cola, a drink he originally billed as a cure-all tonic. On May 8, 1886, Dr. John Stith Pemberton invented Coca-Cola. The drink’s name refers to two of its original ingredients: coca leaves and kola nuts (a source of caffeine). Since he was a pharmacist from Atlanta he had access to a variety of chemicals and natural ingredients. One day, he prepared a dark coloured liquid and decided to take it to his shop, Jacobs' Pharmacy, to mix it with carbonated water. At this point, a test was needed. So he had the customers of the pharmacy taste it, who greatly appreciated the delicious and refreshing drink. The logo as we know it today was invented and designed by Frank M. Robinson, Dr. Pemberton's accountant. The Coca-Cola brand - written in its famous italics font - was born with a first advertising campaign dedicated to the drink appeared in the newspaper The Atlanta Journal, inviting citizens to try this "popular new take-out drink". But the beginnings were not exciting: in the first year they sold just about nine glasses a day eventhough it was sold for only 5 cent. In 1887 John Pemberton registered the copyright of Coca-Cola Syrup and Extract with the US Patent Office. A year later, disheartened by the lack of success of his invention and never fully convinced - and aware - of the drink's potential, he gradually sold the company's shares to various partners. Shortly before his death, he sold the rest of Coca-Cola to Asa G. Candler who bought back the shares of other holders until he acquired complete control of the company. How you start may appear as if it's a joke. You may not even believe in yourself so much. But hold on keep pushing stay focused. You're are on the path. Coca-Cola today is drink that known worldwide. Compiled by: Motivational Stories

BOOK REVIEV: THE SCIENCE AND COMMERCE OF WHISKY Ian Buxton and Paul S. Hughes RSC Publishing, The Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, United Kingdom 290 pages Worldwide, Scottish whisky has never been as it si now. Despite the still continuing “recession”, the industry is adding aging capacity and opening new markets. Distillers are experimenting with new finishes (using second hand Bordeaux, Burgundy, Port, or different Sherry barrels), and perfecting packaging along with more innovative marketing techniques. Today, the consumer knows more about whisky that in the past, and appreciates nuances in flavour. The authors of this excellent book have researches the subject profoundly, and are experienced enough to comment knowledgeably about the history of Scottish whisky, raw materials, distillation, aging, and its effects, packaging, and marketing. The book also deals with other whisky producing countries, i.e Ireland, Japan, India, Taiwan, South Africa, Australia, France, Germany, Spain and others. Chapter three deals with ingredients, casks, while the following chapter explores at length how the wood matures the distillate and its effects of the climate on the smells and well as the taste. The art of blending is covered in chapter five, brand development and marketing in chapter. Chapter seven deals with global whisky production quantities, and the following chapter with today’s global market. Did you know hat French are the most enthusiastic Scotch drinkers, flowed by Americans, and British? Russia ranks seventh in Scotch whisky consumption. Highly recommended to all who enjoy a dram daily, and live a healthy life.

What's the price of bananas? If you ask a lawyer, the answer may likely be "it depends". A recent judgment by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has shed light on how to display price reductions, in a test-book case concerning bananas and pineapples (but the principles are clearly applicable to all ranges of goods). The case in question concerned a discount retailer, and a German consumers' association that challenged the practice of advertising price reductions and "price highlights" based on the price immediately prior to the offer. In its brochure, the discount retailer advertised, inter alia, "super fresh products" as "reduced", including "Fairtrade organic bananas, loose" and "Rainforest Alliance pineapples". Prior to the brochure offer, the prices of bananas and pineapples were EUR 1.69. In particular, during the five weeks preceding the brochure offer ("Reference Period"), the price for the bananas was consistently EUR 1.69/kg, except for a week, when the reduced price of EUR 1.29/kg was applied. During the same Reference Period, the unit prices for the pineapples ranged between EUR 1.39 and EUR 1.79, and the price immediately prior to the brochure offer was EUR 1.69. In the brochure, the offers were shown as follows. Within a white rectangle, two different price indications appeared: first, the actual price indication in large characters (EUR 1.29 for the bananas and EUR 1.49 for the pineapples), and, in the lower right corner, another price indication in smaller characters which had been struck through (EUR 1.69 for each of the two products). For the bananas, a rectangle in the colours of the German flag, partially superimposed onto the one indicating the price, specified the percentage reduction of that price. A similar superimposed rectangle was used for the offer concerning the pineapples, with the text "price highlight". Finally, the following text appeared under each of the two white rectangles: "Last selling price. Lowest price in the last 30 days", followed by a third price indication (EUR 1.29 for the bananas and EUR 1.39 for the pineapples). The CJEU ruled that any advertised price reduction must be calculated based on the lowest price charged in the last 30 days (EUR 1.29 and EUR 1.39, respectively) rather than the last price (EUR 1.69 for each of the two products). The CJEU ruling is particularly important, because authorities protecting consumers are increasingly tackling misleading practices where retailers might artificially inflate prices before announcing a discount, thereby creating a false impression of savings. Traders beware, do not increase the price charged before announcing a price reduction, as this may give rise to false price reduction announcements. https://lnkd.in/d35983ig #ConsumerProtection #CJEU

So this is how you can label produce as “organic.”

Fresh Coast Extracts has successfully differentiated themselves from their competitors. It’s a more sophisticated way of being flashy. Distillate is normally associated with lowest quality. Not for this brand. In a world of many brands with similar methodology, how do they succeed? Things they do right: ✅ Consistent branding/color scheme across various product types. ✅ Quality/durable packaging. ✅ Splash products create a step between distillate and live resin.

  FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD by Limitech   For decades, Limitech has supplied the industry with innovative solutions for the processing industry. Solutions that have shown to contribute to the ongoing rise of food production all over the world. Providing more food to the many.   In an industry where power, steel and innovative thinking is the dominating factor, we have found it to come down to one answer: ‘For the Love of Food’.   Good Raw material at all time Food is Nutrition, but it is so much more. Good food is at the heart of our lives, our well-being, and our future, and it takes a dynamic process to create. Starting from the picking of ingredients to choosing your process of machinery, before ending out in your end-product; creating the full circle representing ‘For the Love of Food’. This is why we do machinery, and process lines/systems to contribute to the never-ending rise in food production.   We wish, to embark on a Love of Food mission, to demonstrate that good food and industrialized production don’t have to be two things apart. With our compact and customized solutions, we can help each other bring classic home cookery into the factories and deliver better food to the many.   So, join us, in the name of ‘For the Love of Food’ and let’s bring classic home cookery into the factories and show the pride of food production that we know all our customers possess. Let’s bring natural ingredients, mouth watering smells and tremendous tastes to people across the globe in large scale without compromising on feeling and taste!   FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD! www.limitech-eu.com

DID YOU KNOW why it’s called V 60 / Chemex: The name V60 coffee comes from the design of the V60 dripper, a popular manual coffee brewing device made by Hario, a Japanese company. V Shape: The dripper is conical and shaped like the letter V. 60-Degree Angle: The sides of the cone are angled precisely at 60 degrees, which is optimal for controlling water flow and extraction during brewing. Chemex coffee is named after the Chemex coffeemaker, a device invented in 1941 by German chemist Peter Schlumbohm. The name Chemex likely comes from the combination of chem- (referencing chemistry, due to the scientific principles behind the design) and -ex (a common suffix in product branding), the design is rooted in Schlumbohm’s background in chemistry

The #brewing is facing several challenges, including changing consumer preferences, more competition, volatile energy supply and prices, and rising costs of raw materials.     Moreover, the industry is now more conscious than ever about needing to operate sustainably.  Breweries can improve yields, reduce downtime, lower energy costs, and minimise waste with energy-efficient motors, drives, and PLCs. These advanced technologies also ensure personnel safety. Learn more in #ABBAustralia's new article 🍻 with thoughts from Rajesh Maker https://lnkd.in/gcUqxftB 

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼̄𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱-𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘆 In the heart of Denmark, Mellōw Chocolate, a bean-to-bar chocolate factory, has overcome packaging challenges with the installation of a newly built BTB25 chocolate packaging machine from Lareka. This success story highlights the advantages of investing in new-built packaging machinery versus second-hand packaging machines from the 20th century. Approximately two years ago, Mellōw faced a critical decision - whether to invest in an old packaging machine from the 20th century or opt for a newly built Lareka BTB25 packaging machine. Initially, they chose the former, investing in an aged, second hand wrapping machine. However, the decision proved to be a setback, as the machine remained non-operational for over a year, hindering their production capabilities and causing frustration. Realizing the importance of efficiency and reliability, Mellōw Chocolate made a strategic shift by investing in a newly built packaging machine from Lareka. This decision marked a turning point for the chocolate makers, allowing them to wrap their chocolate bars seamlessly and without any operational hiccups. One remarkable benefit of choosing Lareka's packaging machine is the preservation of Mellōw’s original packaging. Crafted by hand from tree bark and adorned with natural coloring derived from spices, Mellōw's unique packaging remains intact. Today, Mellōw Chocolate can wrap all their chocolate bars without operational hiccups, allowing them to meet their existing demands and prepare larger orders. The succes story of Mellōw Chocolate serves as an inspiration for chocolate makers worldwide contemplating the upgrade to new packaging machinery. The decision to invest in Lareka resolves operational challenges and opens doors to scalability. As the global chocolate industry continues to evolve, stories like Mellōw's reaffirm the importance of investing in the right machinery to ensure the sweetest success. View the full story of Mellōw chocolate in the video!