DS Smith 52% rise on profit before tax
DS Smith has seen an overall rise of 52% on its profit before tax, announced in its 2013/14 half year results.
Archives for December 16, 2013
‘Sub 10.5% ABV wines can Rule Britannia!’: New Zealand government
The New Zealand government insists that the British are increasingly keen on sub 10.5% ABV wines as it backs a NZ $16.97m investment in lower alcohol wines, but there is skepticism in some quarters.
Swedish Rheumatism Association approves five more Tetra Pak cartons
The Swedish Rheumatism Association (SRA) has approved five more Tetra Pak packages for ease of opening, close and use by the elderly and rheumatism sufferers with reduced hand strength.
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Consumer packaging feedback key to cracking new markets: Tetra Pak
Consumer feedback on the functionality of packaging is increasingly important for Tetra Pak as it expands into new markets, according to the company's head of user experience research.
Euromonitor beverage industry outlook: Declines in carbonates, the promise of 'natural' and the war on caffeine
From declining interest in soft drinks to the ongoing war on caffeine and the explosion of raw juices and functional beverages, 2013 has certainly been an eventful one for the beverage category. Count on another strong year for premium juices, coconut...
Australian winemakers reeling under supermarket domination
Australian winemakers have come out punching against the country’s dominant supermarket chains with a new action plan framed to move the wine industry towards greater profitability.
EXCLUSIVE: 150TH ANNIVERSARY FACTORY VISIT
Perrier site manager salutes ‘huge’ US slim can success
Perrier factory manager Bernard Rouger insists that Nestlé Waters’ brand’s new 250ml slim can format has been a huge success in the US and Canada, and will be launched in France in 2014.
Flexitarianism to be next ‘mega trend’
Flexitarianism will be the next ‘mega trend’ leading to sales of vegetarian foods in the UK to grow by 10% by 2016, according to food trends agency The Food People.