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UK sets out plastic packaging tax plans, seeking to boost use of recycled content

The UK government has launched a consultation to help shape its proposed plastic packaging tax, highlighting its aim to drive higher use of recycled content in packaging.

Increased demand for fortified drinks spurs growth in beverage machinery market: PMMI

Increased demand for fortified drinks – along with the emergence of new technologies which increase productivity – are helping make beverages the fastest growing sector in the F&B processing machinery market in the US.

All-rounder ambitions: Kirin announces plan to bridge businesses between beer, functional food, and pharma

Kirin — which has its roots in the beer business — has launched an eight-year plan to better align its food, nutrition and pharma sections, with a major focus on health and wellness.

India Pale Lagers carve out a niche in craft beer

A marriage between India Pale Ales (IPAs) and lager beer, India Pale Lagers (IPLs) have been a small sub-category of craft beer for the past 10-15 years. Often described as ‘strong, hoppy’ lagers, recent IPL launches are fighting for shelf space in the...

Cider succeeds with men, women and millennials; but faces challenge in retaining consumers

The cider industry is seeing record growth in the US, outpacing stagnant sales across general alcohol. It’s drawn in a gender-equal audience primarily made up of millennial consumers.