Archives for April 9, 2008

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High acid drinks packaging devised for eco-improvements

By  Neil Merrett

A new range of resealable beverage cartons offers a more environmentally friendly method of packaging high acid ambient drinks like sport beverages and iced tea in a variety of sizes, according to its manufacturer.

Sustainable labels planned for global beverage brands

By  Neil Merrett

Plans for a new global system to measure and record the carbon footprint of beverages on their packaging labels is being launched at the InnoBev Global Soft Drinks Congress in Moscow today.

News briefs: Heineken goes Swiss; SABMiller

By  Neil Merrett

This week, Heineken prepares to expand within the Swiss beer market, and SABMiller and Molson Coors begin to finalise integrations plan for their US joint venture.

Scots claim victory in Canadian whisky label case

By  Neil Merrett

A Canadian drinks group has failed in its bid to keep using the word 'glen' on one of its whisky brands after a court in the country ruled against the manufacturer in a trademark dispute with Scottish producers.

Consumers go for green products, Mintel

By  Annie Launois

Research by Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) shows that an increasing number of new products boast environmentally-friendly claims.

Dark chocolate gets pulses racing

By  Linda Rano

Consumption of dark chocolate and cocoa may not boost heart health, and could actually increase pulse rates, according to new research.