RPC sells 'non-core' beverage closure company
RPC Group announced yesterday it had sold its German wine and spirits closure operations for €2.9m to Rauh GmbH & Co KG.
Archives for August 15, 2011
Philippines’ alcohol import tax breaks trading rules, WTO
The tax levied on alcohol imports in the Philippines breaks global free trade rules, according to a new report from the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Rapid production expansion prepares for ‘booming’ Scotch Whisky future, Euromonitor
Scotch Whisky manufacturers are in a drive to expand production capacity as the category expects to see healthy growth, particularly in emerging markets, says Euromonitor.
Taiwan claims DEHP problem under control
Taiwan has told countries that had placed a ban on the import of its food products that it has managed to gain control of the DEHP food contamination problem from earlier this year.
Heineken completes Ethiopian acquisitions
Beverage giant Heineken has completed the acquisition of two breweries in Ethiopia.
Does the energy shot market have room for a new player?
A David vs Goliath battle is set to be waged in the US energy shots sector as two ex-Marines seek to carve out a niche in a market so competitive that even Red Bull has thrown in the towel and made a sharp exit.