News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
Two of the world's biggest brewers have announced plans to expand in Russia, yet competition will intensify as an outdoor drinking ban and slow economic progress threaten the market's blistering growth, writes Chris Mercer.
Europe's food watchdog concludes soft drink makers should propose limits for heavy metals and aromatic hydrocarbons used as carrier solvents for flavouring preparations in soft drinks.
Tetra Pak has launched a range of direct injection moulded closures for gable-top cartons that it believes taps into current consumer concerns for safety, convenience and style.
German health ingredients firm Cognis Nutrition & Health will introduce a new range of high quality plant extracts for foods and beverages at Vitafoods, the industry show opening in Geneva tomorrow.
Fruit juice maker Old Orchard is once again making the most of recent health research pertaining to various fruits, adding a blueberry-pomegranate option to its range.
There will be fewer young adults around for alcoholic drink firms to target over the next five years but those that are will drink more and be more demanding, with women the driving force, reports Chris Mercer.