CCC makes second acquisition in space of two months
Consolidated Container Company (CCC) has acquired all assets of Madras Packaging, marking the second acquisition since its takeover by Bain Capital this year.
Archives for November 14, 2012
Sealed Air Diversey and GE forge global alliance
Sealed Air Diversey and GE have announced a global alliance to deliver water and energy management services to Diversey’s worldwide cleaning and sanitation customers in the beverage and food industries.
Pepsi blesses Barr Britvic Soft Drinks birth
AG Barr and Britvic insist on the ‘compelling commercial and industrial logic’ of an all-share merger to create one of the top soft drinks companies in Europe with a turnover of over £1.5bn.
Coca-Cola on thinking like a start-up, open innovation and avoiding ‘Kodak moments’
Coca-Cola has to "think and act like a lean start-up company" if it wants to stay ahead of the pack, using its Venturing and Emerging Brands (VEB) arm to make "more, earlier bets" to find the next big thing in beverages, says its procurement boss.
LIVE FROM THE SHOW FLOOR: BRAU BEVIALE 2012
Scaldopack braves flexible new frontiers in self-heating packaging
Harald Saelens from Belgian firm Scaldopack tells Ben Bouckley at Brau Beviale about the firm’s innovative self-heating (quicklime) and cooling (salts) packaging for foods and beverages with a flexible twist…
Experts don't buy new Pepsi’s fat-busting claims
“I know what people are thinking as they head out for a Big Mac, large fries and cola: why not make it a lighter meal and opt for diet- or zero-calorie Coke—or now, a Pepsi Special?” reasons Rashi Chowdhary, a Dubai-based nutritionist.
Reynolds results positive but reflect weak Europe
Reynolds Group has reported a total group revenue and gross profit rise, but said weak European demand affected all of its business segments.