Parent’s adopting a zero tolerance policy on supplying alcohol to teenagers and children may cut the likelihood of college-age binge drinking later in life compared to more European attitudes on supervised access at restaurants or during family dinners,...
Blue Pacific Flavors has said it is focusing on traditional, authentic berry flavors as consumers have become more aware of ‘superfruits’ and their associated health benefits.
Representatives of the UK soft drink industry claim that ‘creative’ innovation across the industry is keeping manufacturers on track to meet their sustainability goals, though more must be done in the future.
Nestle continues to spy growth for its Nespresso coffee machine system and brands with the inauguration today of its second production and distribution centre for the operations.
UK packaging companies and retailers should be forced to contribute towards the £100m annual cost of disposing of excess packing, the Local Government Association (LGA) has said.
Enhanced performance capabilities and a broader range of container aesthetics are two benefits claimed for outputs from a new lightweight foamed polyethylene terephthalate (PET) blow molding process.
Less may seemingly be more for some soft drinks pack designs amidst consumer concerns over waste, though uncertainty about the recyclable properties of plastic may be setting back some industry sustainability commitments, says new research.
Austria’s health department has confirmed that Red Bull Cola contains traces of cocaine but at levels that do not pose a public health risk but Jordan has joined a major German retailer and banned the drink.
Bottled water manufacturers, including Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, will face stricter standards following the Food and Drug Administration’s decision to implement new rules to prevent contamination with E. coli bacteria.
As food and drink manufacturers continue to find new uses for bioplastics in their packaging, processor attitudes to innovation remain just as important as cost efficiency in regards to challenges facing the sector, says one industry group.
With regulations prohibiting the use of health claims on alcoholic beverages, is there room for innovation in the use of fruit ingredients and extracts in beer?
Red Bull Cola has been banned in at least six German states after the newest offering from the world’s leading energy drink maker was found to contain cocaine.
As Sunny Delight continues to revaluate and innovate its fruit beverage brands amidst growing interest in natural and added value health-focused goods, the company suggests it may consider global rollouts of a UK-parent led reformulation focus.
Flexible packaging suppliers could see strong growth for their products in the food markets of South East Asia, though a parallel rise in environmental concerns may require further investment and developments in biodegradable alternatives, suggests a...
Cartons are the most environmentally friendly form of packaging cutting carbon dioxide emissions and fossil fuel consumption by up to 60 per cent compared with other forms of packaging, according to a study conducted by the Institute for Energy and Environmental...
Further scientific study is needed to identify maximum daily intake levels of cola-based soft drinks, according to a new report linking ‘chronic’ intake of the beverages to possible development of muscle problems resulting from hypokalaemia.
The launch of a new bottling format by soft drink group Honest Tea is claimed to be the latest development in an ongoing focus for light weighted products by the pack’s supplier.
You can try your best to avoid it, but when it comes to measuring carbon footprint, almost everything we do these days, either as a business or individuals, is likely to have a negative impact on the environment.
A haul of glass equal in weight to 36,000 African elephants has been cut across the global wine supply chain as part of a new scheme to improve the environmental impact of the sector, claims one eco-organisation.
Manufacturers of leading beverage brands ranging from Coca-Cola to alcoholic products like Foster’s and Strongbow are set to shake up their packaging as they continue with attempts to improve individual sustainability.
One environmental NGO says it is taking inspiration from nutrition labels as part of attempts to better inform global business and, eventually, the consumer about the environmental performance of food products.
In a NutraIngredients.com round table discussion, DSM’s Bas van Buijtenen expresses widespread industry concern with the EU nutrition and health claims process, while Cantox’s Nigel Baldwin tells us what we should expect from next month’s meeting with...
Greater flexibility in the application and sustainability of sports caps for use on beverage packs remains at the heart of ongoing development in the segment, according to one product supplier.
Minnesota has become the first US state to ban the use of the controversial chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) in baby bottles. Concern focuses on the possible effects of BPA leaching into babies' feed when bottles are heated.
Increased calorie intake – rather than lack of exercise – is nearly exclusively responsible for the obesity epidemic in the US, according to a new study presented at the European Congress on Obesity on Friday.
European consumers are united in their demand for mineral water packaging that is ‘safer for the environment’, while remaining convenient to consume, according to new research.
Half of those surveyed in a European wide study said that glass has a more positive impact on the environment than other packaging materials such as plastics, metal cans and cartons, according to the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE).
A consumer’s age profile can influence whether they base their purchasing decisions on the eco-friendliness of packaging, according to a new US survey.
New sticky ink from coding and marking specialist Linx Printing Technologies is behind the company’s new bottle coding solution designed to cope with a range of challenging environments.
Environmental criticisms over the impact of bottling mineral water is expected to lead to stagnant growth in the segment over the coming year, potentially forcing manufacturers to rethink their packaging, suggests new research.
The notion of the traditional soft drink as a carbonated, high-calorie fizzy drink may have had its day in the US, according to new research suggesting consumers are flocking en masse to seemingly lighter options.
As European beverage makers reassess advertising and the availability of higher sugar drinks to young children, the industry says it will not extend the focus to older demographics besides already providing a wider variety of products.
National governments are increasingly taking the lead from Scotland in looking to clamp down on the sales and marketing practices of alcoholic drinks makers, throwing further uncertainty over their livelihoods, according to one trade group.
The British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA) has said there is no evidence to support the claim by researchers based at the Goethe University in Frankfurt that water bottles contaminate drinking water with estrogenic chemicals.
As UK authorities reportedly mull adopting minimum pricing on alcoholic beverages sold in the country, European drink makers claim they remain better placed to regulate the market than governments.
European brewers claim they are playing a major role in pushing responsible drinking initiatives in the bloc through localised commitments to the EU Alcohol and Health Forum.
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is generally succeeding in meeting German concerns regarding sustainable consumer packaging and should continue to increase in use until 2025, claim a group supplying the material.
As the aluminium beverage can reaches its fiftieth anniversary this year, brewer Molson Coors says it expects the packaging to remain central to its global operations in the future, despite growing competition in the market.
The Portman Group, an industry-led responsibility body says the number of complaints made under its code of practice for alcohol packaging has reached a decade-long high amidst growing concerns over drink branding.
Consuming green tea may offer protection against gum disease, a condition that may affect over 30 per cent of the population, suggests a new study from Japan.
A US legislature yesterday voted unanimously to ban the packaging chemical, Bisphenol A (BPA), from polycarbonate baby bottles; the bill now has to go to the county executive for approval.
A new aseptic polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and high density polyethylene (HDPE) bottling plant is one of the few co-packing facilities to offer three methods of aseptic processing, says a US based manufacturer.
The food and beverage industry must move away from the notion of green and non-green packaging and accept that various materials, be they bio- or oil-based plastics, can have unique pack applications, says one research group.
A new winery, brewery and food processing teaching and research facility will serve as a model for what the industries can achieve in environmental and energy efficiency, claims University of California (UC) Davis.
A battle of biblical proportions is being pitched in the UK between a leading independent brewer and a national social responsibility group that could impact industry policy on self regulation of drinks promotions.
Scotland continues to drive ahead with proposed crackdowns on alcohol promotion and sales through new guidelines on how the industry must sponsor sports teams and other cultural events in the country.
Pressure is growing on the UK government to resist imposing further hikes on beer up to 2012, amidst fears over declining consumption rates and a struggling pub industry in the country.
