Carlsberg to axe 2,000 jobs and cut UK production
Carlsberg plans to cut about 2,000 white-collar jobs worldwide and scale back on beer production at its brewery in Northampton.
Archives for November 12, 2015
Junk food dominates marketing landscape in Scotland: study
Nearly three quarters of the food and drink marketing seen by children in Scotland is for junk food, according to new research that the Scottish Government will use to push for stricter UK-wide advertising rules.
Transforming acacia gum from invisible ingredient to sustainable superfood
Acacia gum seems to have it all – manufacturers say it’s clean-label, organic, sustainably sourced and provides income in developing countries. So why is industry not doing more to promote this?
Klean Athlete line sponsors US water polo teams
Klean Athlete, a Douglas Labs supplement brand, has announced a partnership with the US national men’s and women’s water polo teams. It’s part of the brand’s strategy to expand beyond its health care practitioner distribution base.
Elopak first packaging company to join RE100 campaign
Elopak is the first major packaging company and the first Norwegian company to join the RE100 campaign, in partnership with The Climate Group, to engage, support and showcase influential companies committed to using 100% renewable power.
‘Beautifully pure water’: Iceberg Water leverages majesty of Mother Nature
Iceberg Water – a premium bottled water sourced from icebergs – says the stark beauty of the natural phenomena will help market the brand as it grows.
Dateline Southeast Asia
Thailand mulls action to curb extravagant soft drink promotions
Thailand’s government is considering measures to regulate the advertising of soft drinks, including green tea, which it says is behind the country’s soaring sugar consumption.