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CO2 crisis highlighted ‘need for more localised food systems’

By Oliver Morrison

The UK was facing warnings of food shortages, and even the prospect of a cancelled Christmas, after CF Industries, which supplies most of the CO2 used in the county’s food production, stopped work at two of its fertiliser factories because of gas prices.

evian’s journey to become Danone’s first global carbon neutral brand

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evian’s journey to become Danone’s first global carbon neutral brand

By Rachel Arthur

International natural mineral water brand evian recently became certified as a carbon neutral brand in the US and Canada, marking a ‘major milestone’ in evian’s journey to reach worldwide carbon neutrality by 2020. But with the impact of bottling, packaging...

Australian power plant's waste puts bubbles in beer

Australian power plant's waste puts bubbles in beer

By RJ Whitehead

An Australian state known for its recycling initiatives and clean energy production is now using waste carbon dioxide from a gas-fired power plant to grow tomatoes and put bubbles in beer.

Cider sales boom as festive early-adopters swap brands

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Cider sales boom as festive early-adopters swap brands

By RJ Whitehead

Cider is not only Australia’s fastest-growing alcoholic beverage by far, its consumption also spikes dramatically during the southern summer months, market research suggests.

Crown sets out 2020 sustainability goals

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Crown sets out 2020 sustainability goals

By Rachel Arthur

A new beverage can plant being built in Nichols, New York, will help support Crown Holdings’ progress in achieving its sustainability goals, says the company as it sets out its sustainability goals for 2020. 

CGF five-year project to install low carbon refrigeration systems

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CGF completes five-year project to install low carbon refrigeration systems

By Jenny Eagle

Members of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) have completed a five-year project to install low carbon refrigeration systems in over 4,000 supermarkets, four million ice cream and drinks chiller units and industrial plants worldwide.

Bottling firms are demanding more from plastics permeability

Barrier properties for bottle use

By Paul Gander

Evidence from testing activity suggests that coating specialists are developing barriers with selective gas permeability in order to tailor in-bottle atmospheres to suit different beverages, rather as product-specific modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)...

Reed's Q3 mainstream retailers are embracing kombucha now

Reed's CEO: Mainstream supermarkets are embracing kombucha now

By Elaine Watson

While mainstream food retailers discovered kombucha later than their counterparts in the ‘natural’ channel, they are playing catch-up now, says natural soda maker Reed’s, which entered the market in 2012 with its Culture Club kombucha range and now claims...

Krones showcases ‘promising’ continuous fermentation system

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Krones showcases ‘promising’ continuous fermentation system

By Ben BOUCKLEY

Krones and TU Munich are showcasing a development project for continuous fermentation at Brau Beviale that the German company claims shortens beer processing times and saves money and time on cleaning.

Smurfit Kappa reports exceeding several 2020 sustainable packaging goals, which the company says is good news for Kellogg's and other food clients.

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Smurfit Kappa on board with sustainable packaging

By Jenni Spinner

The packaging giant, specializing in board and other paper-based materials, has announced it is ahead of the game for 2020 sustainability goals but has raised the bar in several areas.

Packaging producer Ball has been name the third most sustainable company in the US, according to Newsweek's Green Rankings.

Ball, Coke, and General Mills rank on ‘green’ list

By Jenni Spinner

Newsweek’s list of the US’s most sustainable companies names packaging firms like Ball, beverage producers like Coca-Cola, and food manufacturers such as General Mills rank among the green giants.

Ice Cold in Alex or 45 seconds? UK device pulls off beer cooling coup

TECHNOLOGY ALSO CHILLS NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS IN CANS AND PET

Ice Cold in Alex or 45 seconds? UK device pulls off beer cooling coup

By Ben BOUCKLEY

Enviro-Cool has developed a device that chills drinks cans and bottles from room temperature to 4C in 45 seconds, using 80%+ less energy than standard front drinks chillers in grocery stores.

The art of soft drinks: Euromonitor charts world consumption trends

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The art of soft drinks: Euromonitor charts world consumption trends

By Ben Bouckley

Speaking to BeverageDaily.com at InterBev in Las Vegas, Euromonitor International analysts Claire Moulin and Jonas Feliciano characterize the world’s shifting taste in soft drinks in art history terms.

'Consistent' content is king for beverage producers - Profamo VP

DISPATCHES FROM INTERBEV 2012, LAS VEGAS

'Consistent' content is king for beverage producers - Profamo VP

By Ben BOUCKLEY

Profamo VP Chris Nimptsch tells Ben Bouckley why consistency - and true readings of CO2, Brix and organic acid levels - is king for beverage producers, as he unveils VitalSensors' 'radical' new mid-infrared sensor, the VS3000.

CSI launch Xtra-Lok mini ‘S’ 28mm

CSI unveil upgraded closure

By Joe Whitworth

Closure Systems International has launched a closure that they claim delivers improved packaging cost and sustainability, superior CO2 performance, and enhanced impact resistance.