News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
Sonoco speaks to FPD about CMA decision
The UK Government Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has started an investigation after it found Sonoco’s acquisition of Weidenhammer Packaging Group gives rise to ‘a realistic prospect of a substantial lessening of competition’.
Scotland’s Arran Brewery is planning the country’s first sake brewery – and will sell the traditional rice wine to Japan.
Premium positioning and craft credentials make cider trendy
Cider manufacturers need to do more to enhance the drink’s appeal in the UK - particularly with premium positioning - according to Canadean.
Valio is the first company to sell Tetra Pak’s 100% renewable carton, Tetra Rex Bio-based made from a combination of plastics derived from plants and paperboard, produced by biopolymer manufacturer Braskem.
The risks associated with drinking raw milk should be better communicated to consumers, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recommended.
Aseptic Packaging systems generally have a lower environmental impact than hot fill systems – mainly due to the latter’s use of heavier PET bottles.