Archives for August 11, 2005

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Hike in packing prices due S&P says

By  Ahmed ElAmin and Simon Pitman

Food processors can expect the higher raw material costs hitting packagers to be passed on soon depending on their contracts. This means that, depending on contractural obligations, cosmetics and toiletry producers can expect the higher costs to be...

Energy drinks grab bigger share of soft drinks sales

By  Dominique Patton

Energy drinks will account for £1 of every £5 spent by Britons on soft drinks this year, according to a new survey by Mintel that reveals the phenomenal growth of this sector.

French law reform may cut branded beer price

By <B> Chris Mercer</B>

The death of France's Galland law has been highlighted as a new opportunity for branded brewers to fight back against private labels and poor growth through better deals with retailers.

Aseptic filling storming soft drinks market

Cott Corporation, the world's biggest supplier of private label soft drinks, will join the growing club of aseptic producers after buying Britain's Macaw group - offering new opportunities for health products and better margins.

San Miguel feels pressure of raw material costs

By  Dominique Patton

San Miguel, the biggest food and drink company in the Philippines, reported a 4 per cent drop in first half profits yesterday, after higher raw material and packaging costs eroded the benefits of strong sales growth.