Ardagh hit by fine after worker suffers amputated finger
Ardagh Glass has been hit with a penalty of $77k after a worker suffered a finger amputation and crushed hand at their Georgia facility.
Archives for July 8, 2013
Capping super-size sodas would cut calories and would not disproportionately hit the poor, claims study
Capping the portion size of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) served in food-service outlets at 16oz - as per NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s plan - would likely reduce Americans’ sugar and calorie consumption, and would not disproportionately impact...
Keyes deal was rare opportunity, says private equity firm
The acquisition of Keyes Packaging Group represented a rare opportunity to purchase a marker leader in its industry, according to the private equity firm behind the deal.
Nestlé looking to double liquid beverage capacity through new KL plant
Nestlé Malaysia has broken ground on a new plant on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur that it expects will double its local ready-to-drink production capacity by the time it opens in May next year.
Spadel acquires Nestlé Waters France Carola water
Spadel Group has signed an agreement with mineral water company Eaux Minérales de Ribeauvillé (EMR), owner of the Carola mineral water brand.
US APPROVAL COULD REIGNITE PEPSI/COKE COLA WARS
'Relight my (Cola) Fire?' FDA approves PureCircle Reb D stevia
The US FDA has issued a ‘No Objection’ GRAS letter allowing beverage manufacturers to use Pure Circle’s high-purity Reb D stevia to sweeten US products, a move that could reignite the Pepsi/Coke cola wars.
Seaweed juice holds 'affordable' brain boost potential for Indian consumers
Researchers hope that a novel US patented beverage using seaweed juice could be sold as a ‘brain booster’ and an affordable health drink for Indian consumers and others worldwide.
Coke’s new WWF goals include PlantBottle push
The Coca-Cola Company and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have announced new environmental goals that include assessing the impact of the firm’s PET PlantBottle.
Nestlé's massive new $238m Vietnam coffee factory meets local demand
Nestlé says its newly opened $238m soluble coffee factory in Vietnam will meet growing demand in the region, and will allow it to better adapt products to local preferences.
‘Pinot Noir flavored popcorn please!’
Constellation Brands-owned New Zealand wine estate Kim Crawford has teamed up with New York gourmet popcorn company Populence to produce two wine-flavored varieties of the snack.