• Higher protein loads can make RTD drinks thicker and more prone to grittiness, sediment, and gelation during storage.
• Roquette pairs low-viscosity pea protein with controlled hydration, while Tetra Pak adjusts shear, pH, and heat treatment to suit the formulation.
• Direct UHT, heat-stable proteins, and liquid concentrates offer routes to higher protein levels while protecting taste and texture.

A ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage can hit its protein target and still fail on texture.

Agfa has identified short-run and fast-turnaround folding carton work as a key application for its SpeedSet Orca 1060 digital press.

3The SpeedSet Orca 1060 is a single-pass, water-based B1 inkjet press that operates at up to 11,000 sheets per hour with the substrate range and offset-grade quality to capture the full breadth of short-run folding carton work.

The Czech mineral water brand has partnered with CANPACK to bring its traditional identity into a modern aluminium packaging format, featuring premium surface finishes and a compact 250 ml design.

Vincentka, one of the Czech Republic's well-known natural mineral water brands, has entered the canned mineral water category through a collaboration with CANPACK. The partnership has introduced a 250 ml Slim aluminium can that combines the brand's heritage and natural positioning with a contemporary packaging format.

The company plans to establish a two-line greenfield facility in Uttar Pradesh, expected to begin operations in 2029, strengthening its manufacturing network and supporting the growing demand for aluminium beverage packaging in India.

Ball Corporation has announced plans to expand its manufacturing footprint in India with a new aluminium beverage can manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh. The proposed two-line greenfield facility is expected to become operational in 2029.

The compact, entry-level digital inkjet press aims to help label converters improve production flexibility while enabling commercial printers to enter the growing labels and packaging segment.

Domino Printech India has unveiled its N410 digital label press for the Indian market at Loupe India 2026, marking the commercial availability of the press in the country. Originally launched at Labelexpo Europe 2025, the N410 is designed as a compact, entry-level solution for digital label production.