French law reform may cut branded beer price
The death of France's Galland law has been highlighted as a new opportunity for branded brewers to fight back against private labels and poor growth through better deals with retailers.
Archives for August 11, 2005
Aseptic filling storming soft drinks market
Cott Corporation, the world's biggest supplier of private label soft drinks, will join the growing club of aseptic producers after buying Britain's Macaw group - offering new opportunities for health products and better margins.
Energy drinks grab bigger share of soft drinks sales
Energy drinks will account for £1 of every £5 spent by Britons on soft drinks this year, according to a new survey by Mintel that reveals the phenomenal growth of this sector.
Hike in packing prices due S&P says
Food processors can expect the higher raw material costs hitting packagers to be passed on soon depending on their contracts. This means that, depending on contractural obligations, cosmetics and toiletry producers can expect the higher costs to be...
San Miguel feels pressure of raw material costs
San Miguel, the biggest food and drink company in the Philippines, reported a 4 per cent drop in first half profits yesterday, after higher raw material and packaging costs eroded the benefits of strong sales growth.
Pepsi changes fruit flavored drinks labels
PepsiCo is changing the labeling on two of its fruit-flavored Tropicana beverages to reflect the fact that they actually contain little or no fruit juice.