Smurfit Kappa and YéO launch Pouch-Up strawberry yogurt drink
Smurfit Kappa has partnered with YéO, a subsidiary of the French dairy group Sodiaal, to create a Pouch-Up packaging for yogurt drinks.
Archives for May 22, 2016
Ethical labels are worth €709 billion globally - so which one is best for your product?
Fairtrade in France but organic in Austria? Euromonitor analysed 26,000 products across the world to help manufacturers understand which ethical labels work best for their products, depending on the country, category and forecast growth rates.
Arcwise creates soft drink ‘ice hockey’ tray using technology to bend corrugated board
For the first time, Arcwise has developed a technology that bends corrugated board, creating an ‘ice hockey rink’ tray for 50 cl beverage bottles.
San Francisco soda warnings prompt UK call for similar rule
San Francisco is set to require health warnings on billboards advertising soda: and UK campaign group Action on Sugar is calling for similar warnings in the UK.
Australia
Lab-developed PERKii probiotic readies for sale after VC backing
A lactose-free probiotic fruit drink developed by scientists in Australia has managed to secure sufficient investment for it to be launched across the country's beverage market.
'People in the UK think ‘syrup’ when they hear ‘maple’': America’s DRINKmaple on European expansion
US maple water brand DRINKmaple says UK consumers show the same thirst for sustainable, organic, single-ingredient products as those in the US; but there is work to be done in educating UK consumers on the attributes of maple water.
Banana water is 'lighter and fresher than coconut water,' says Steuben Foods
Banana water from Elmhurst Naturals – which combines water, banana juice concentrate and natural banana flavor (70 cals per 12oz bottle) – is now available in HEB, Jewel, Sprouts, Albertsons, Amazon and other big name grocers, and hits Kroger in the fall.