Rexam sells its Petainer business
UK private equity companies Next Wave Ventures and WHEB Ventures have acquired global packaging company Rexam’s Petainer PET container business for £16m.
Archives for November 12, 2009
Recessionary dynamics boost private label soft drink sales
Sales of private label soft drinks are accelerating as consumers go out less and therefore drink more at home, according to a new report.
Omega-3 emulsion could boost stability of functional drinks
Dairy and beverage manufacturers can incorporate long-chain omega-3 fatty acids into their products without compromising taste and stability with a new high concentration omega-3 emulsion, claims supplier Lipid Nutrition.
Plastic additive firms face €173m price fixing fine
Dozens of companies that produce plastic additives for food, beverage and cosmetic packaging have been fined more than €173m for their part in price fixing and market sharing cartels over a 13-year period.