News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
X20 HISTORIC EBITDA PRICE 'LOOKS VERY PUNCHY': ANALYST
Suntory Holdings and Beam Inc. say they have agreed a $16bn deal that will see the Japan giant take full control of its US rival and maker of Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark.
The Advertising Standards Authority’s (ASA’s) policing of EU health claims offers a ray of light to food firms looking to use them in advertising, according to Eversheds senior partner Owen Warnock.
Adoption of western style products in ready-to-drink market
Oystar, which supplies packaging machinery to companies including Danone, Nestlé and Müller, has seen a surge in iced coffee drinks in Japan.
'Sustainability has only recently become a critical area of focus'
Ardagh Group has released its Sustainability Report for 2013 but claims it will make ongoing improvements for the year ahead including furnace repairs and operational excellence programmes.
Coke Zero will relaunch in the UK this week backed by a new TV advertising to broaden its appeal to a generation of young people born out of ‘challenging times’.
The upcoming Packaging Conference 2014 will feature senior executives from top suppliers and consumer packaged goods firms.
FEDERAL CARTEL OFFICE INVESTIGATION INTO OTHER BREWERS CONTINUES
Germany’s Federal Cartel Office is set to fine five of the nation's brewers including Warsteiner €106m for fixing beer prices from 2006-2008 but whistleblower AB InBev has escaped punishment.