Consumers willing to pay 75% more for known ingredients: Survey
Branding ingredients has a mixed record of success but a survey reveals worldwide demand for recognisable ingredients.
Archives for December 15, 2016
This week Down Under
Civil group accuses anti-sugar lobby of ‘post-truth virtue-signalling’
A New Zealand taxpayers’ lobby group has accused those who are pushing for a tax on sugary drinks tax of “post-truth virtue-signalling”, citing evidence that many of their claims are demonstrably wrong.
Sidel launches StarLite Nitro PET bottle base
Sidel has launched a StarLite Nitro version with PET bottle base for beverage manufacturers using nitrogen dosing.
Amcor launches clear PET bottles for dairy, aseptic and HPP liquid beverages
Amcor Rigid Plastics has launched a series of clear polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles and preforms for dairy, aseptic, and high-pressure processed (HPP) liquid beverages.
AB InBev sells its interests in Distell Group to PIC in South Africa
Anheuser-Busch InBev has agreed to sell its entire indirect shareholding in Distell Group Limited to South Africa’s Public Investment Corporation Ltd, a state-owned pension fund.
2016: The year of the sugar tax
Debate around sugar taxes has hit the limelight this year, with the controversial topic grabbing headlines around the globe.
Myth busting: Fruit juice industry must address false consumer perceptions, says Unijus
Many consumers still believe that fruit juice contains large amounts of added sugars: a myth that the industry needs to address, according to Unijus.