Dr Pepper Snapple’s profits down as costs rise
As Dr Pepper Snapple’s profit fell by six per cent, the firm announced a hike in prices to help offset soaring packaging, ingredient and transportation costs.
Archives for July 27, 2011
O-I and Nestlé extend their bottling relationship with Perrier deal
Owens-Illinois (O-I) is extending its relationship with Nestlé Waters’ after striking a deal to become the leading glass bottle supplier for the firm’s Perrier brand; the news comes hot on the heels of a 46 per cent drop in second-quarter profits for the...
Tagatose player boosts production potential as regulations favour sector
Belgian sweeteners firm Nutrilab is scaling up production of tagatose following regulatory approvals.
New test can detect fake whisky, say scientists
A new “reliable and quick” method has been developed that can distinguish between authentic and imitation Scotch whisky brands, according to scientists at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.