Bemis to fit printed electronics on its packaging by 2014
Bemis has partnered with a printed electronics company to develop 'intelligent' packaging which it claims should be on the market in 2014.
Archives for July 11, 2012
Coca-Cola reintroduces ‘Southampton Six’ colours linked to child hyperactivity
Coca-Cola Great Britain insists that the controversial food colours it has reintroduced to drinks sold in some Burger King outlets via a new dispensing system are safe - and admits they are still used in Powerade Cherry on retail sale - but would be...
Coca-Cola owned juice firm given Mexican dairy acquisition approval
Mexican competition authorities have given the go ahead for Coca-Cola-owned juice maker, Jugos del Valle, to acquire Mexican dairy firm, Santa Clara.
Rémy Cointreau Scotch M&A move cuts chance of rival takeover – analyst
Rémy Cointreau’s possible acquisition of single malt Scotch distillery Bruichladdich makes ‘good strategic sense’ according to an analyst who said it reduced the chance of it being acquired by a major rival.
Tough economy threatens juice and nectar sales
EU fruit juice and nectar volumes will be hit by the shaky European economy this year, the European Fruit Juice Association (AIJN) has predicted.
Bright young things in Brazil spell bright prospects for SIG Combibloc
SIG Combibloc has highlighted the strong growth potential of RTD coffee drinks in Brazil as it launches 250ml cartons there for the first time, with demand led by a 'dynamic, young consumer group' who consume beverages 'on the go'.
Kiwi retailer wins trademark battle with Scottish whisky watchdog
A New Zealand whisky brand with a Scottish-sounding name has won a copyright battle with the international Scotch whisky watchdog.