Archives for December 8, 2003

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CCHBC further consolidates European operations

The Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (CCHBC) has finally announced the completion of its acquisition of the Austrian mineral water company Römerquelle. The acquisition involves production facilities at Edelstal and Pöttsching and the mineral water...

Mine's a beer...

Baby boomers are convinced that beer makes you fat and wine is good for the heart, so finds a recent poll in Canada conducted by Ipsos-Reid on behalf of the Brewer's Association of Canada.

Thinking outside the box

Arm & Hammer baking soda is available for the first time in a large-format resealable bag. The packaging, designed by global packaging firm Zip-Pak, features an easy-to-use resealable zipper that helps keep large quantities of baking soda fresh with...

PET plans for Oxo

RPC Containers Blackburn, a branch of the RPC Group, has produced a new PET jar for the relaunched range of Oxo instant gravy granules. The manufacturer Campbells says that it has redeveloped its range of gravies to meet contemporary consumer tastes.