Selling sake to the Japanese: Scottish brewery to export rice wine to Japan
Scotland’s Arran Brewery is planning the country’s first sake brewery – and will sell the traditional rice wine to Japan.
Archives for January 14, 2015
Premium positioning and craft credentials make cider trendy
Take cider off the sidelines! Producers can learn lots from craft beer movement, says Canadean
Cider manufacturers need to do more to enhance the drink’s appeal in the UK - particularly with premium positioning - according to Canadean.
Sonoco speaks to FPD about CMA decision
Sonoco under investigation amid competition concerns after Weidenhammer acquisition
The UK Government Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has started an investigation after it found Sonoco’s acquisition of Weidenhammer Packaging Group gives rise to ‘a realistic prospect of a substantial lessening of competition’.
Valio and Tetra Pak hit retail shelves with ‘World first’ 100% renewable carton this week
Valio is the first company to sell Tetra Pak’s 100% renewable carton, Tetra Rex Bio-based made from a combination of plastics derived from plants and paperboard, produced by biopolymer manufacturer Braskem.
'Need for improved risk communication' to consumers on raw milk: EFSA
The risks associated with drinking raw milk should be better communicated to consumers, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recommended.
Aseptic packaging systems trump hot fill for environmental impact
Aseptic Packaging systems generally have a lower environmental impact than hot fill systems – mainly due to the latter’s use of heavier PET bottles.