The September 2020 issue of FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal covers many of the new as well as tried and tested technologies for the food and beverage market. We've interviewed leading companies in their own sectors including the Cama Group, a global manufacturer of high-tech secondary packaging systems which is increasing its presence in China and the rest of Asia. See our previous post on this company, and a video interview with Mr Ke Da, managing of Cama Asia. Also for packaging, we sought ALPLA regarding its ventures in recycling. The company teamed up with PTT Global Chemical (GC) to conduct a study on investing in the first high-quality circular plastic recycling plant in Thailand, for such materials as rPET and rHDPE. It will be opening its processing plant in Thailand soon. The move acknowledges the growing demand for recycled plastics in Southeast Asia. “In particular, excellent quality of recyclates plays a big role,” says ALPLA Regional Manager Bernd Wachter. “We ha