News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
Procter & Gamble (P&G) is fighting back in an ongoing dispute over packaging with Kraft Foods by opening counter-legal proceedings over allegations it has infringed container designs used on its rival's coffee products.
In this week's round-up Kirin looks to increase pricing for its beers; Scottish & Newcastle take their battle with Carlsberg to the courts; and China welcomes the Frappuccino.
Beverage manufacturer V&S has announced its intentions to sell off a yeast production facility in Denmark to Canadian group Lallemand, as it continues to chase improving profitability in its spirit operations.