Three Rivers gin raises the bar with metallic finish
Three Rivers gin has partnered with Royston Labels to design its brand label reflecting the city heritage where it is based.
Archives for October 12, 2016
EFSA identifies ‘key limitations’ in BPA studies and stands by TDI
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said limitations in the design and conduct of two studies on BPA means they cannot be used to draw any conclusions for human health.
‘Rise of craft beer demands packaging that can stand up to the needs of an artisan beverage’
‘The growth of the craft beer industry has accelerated rapidly in recent years.
What is ‘Psycho Aesthetics’ and why are packaging product designers embracing it?
A new buzzword is in town and Ravi Sawhney, founder and president-CEO of RKS Design, is using it to describe designers who have made a product that has an emotional connection with consumers.
Market update: Beer in India
India is among the top five beer markets in Asia-Pacific in terms of volume. Four large global players—Heineken, Budweiser, SABMiller and Carlsberg—together control 86% of India’s market and account for eight out of the 10 best-selling beer brands.
A winning formula? Free-from snacks are safest bet for food start-ups
Food and beverage start-ups that bring to market on-the-go snacks or beverages with a ‘free-from’ positioning have the best chance of success, whilst dairy concepts face the greatest risk of failure, finds new research.
Big soda sponsoring US health organizations is a conflict of interest: BU study
A study from Boston University says that Coca-Cola and PepsiCo sponsored at least 96 national health organizations from 2011 to 2015, dampening the health groups' support of legislation to reduce soda consumption and interfering with efforts to combat...
Expo East
Zevia expands beyond soda with cocktail mixers, sparkling water & energy drinks
With the launch of a new line of cocktail mixers, Zevia continues its transformation from a leader specializing in only diet, all-natural soda to a multi-service platform that offers beverages for a variety of needs throughout the day and into the evening.
Proposals outlining a tax on sugared drinks endorsed by WHO
Mounting evidence suggests the introduction of a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages is justified as a way to lower intake and reduce cases of obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay.
Turning a new leaf: Dos Pinos launches dairy, nectars & oatmeal in Tetra Pak Slim leaf cartons
Dos Pinos in Costa Rica has partnered with Tetra Pak to launch its dairy, nectars and oatmeal brands in Tetra Brik Aseptic 200 Slim Leaf carton packs.
New Zealand
Too close to Coke: FIZZ campaigners told to change their logo
A “no sugary drinks” logo which will be on display this week will “empower” communities to improve their health, and send a clear message about the damage caused by too much sugar in Kiwi diets, according to a health campaign group.