RPC Group to acquire North American plastic packaging firm for £552m
RPC Group has announced plans to acquire Letica, a North American manufacturer and distributor of rigid plastic packaging, for £552m ($691m).
Archives for February 13, 2017
Drinkers on the pulse: Australia gets its first lentil craft beer
A craft brewery in the Adelaide Hills has released Australia’s first beer made with lentils.
New 7UP campaign meant to boost and reposition struggling soda brand
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group-owned 7UP will focus on highlighting the carbonated soft drink as an essential staple for baking, cooking, and cocktails in its upcoming campaign.
‘Orange aid’: IFU to measure color of blood orange juice
IFU (the international fruit and vegetable juice association) has developed an analytical method for testing the concentration of blood orange juice.
Heineken to expand footprint in Brazil with Brasil Kirin acquisition
Heineken has confirmed it will acquire Brasil Kirin Holding, a producer of beer and soft drinks, in an effort to capture the fast-growing Brazilian beer market.
Australia ‘needs national obesity plan and soft drinks tax should fund it’: Health summit chief
The lack of a coordinated national approach to the Australian obesity epidemic is “unacceptable”, according to the Chair of the Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges, who is calling for more clinical trials to assess solutions and a soft drinks tax...
‘Gluten-removed’ beer not as safe as ‘gluten-free’ beer for those with celiac disease, study suggests
Beers labeled as “gluten-removed” may not be safe for those with celiac disease (CD) to consume, a study by the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) has found.