Record year for UK gin, with growth predicted to continue
The UK saw sales of gin hit over £900m ($1,284m) last year, while the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) predicts growth will continue.
Archives for March 10, 2016
Nestlé UK boosts coffee production at Tutbury
Nestlé has officially opened its improved factory in Tutbury, UK, following a £325m ($462m) investment in the site.
‘We must ensure 'force majeure' tensions are not repeated’
The plastic packaging industry must close ranks to avoid the ‘force majeure’ tensions in 2015 says Roland Roth, president, German Plastics Packaging Association (IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen).
Constellation Brands recalls Corona Extra due to glass concerns
Constellation Brands has recalled Corona Extra 12-packs and 18-packs of 12 ounce clear bottles in the US and Guam as they may contain particles of glass.
Kiefel to acquire Mould & Matic
Kiefel, part of the Brückner Group, will acquire Mould & Matic Solutions, part of Haidlmair Group.
Matrix Design to open second facility in Illinois
Matrix Design, which develops, builds and installs robotic automation systems, will open a factory in South Elgin, Illinois.
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Mexican soda tax analysis: The figures just don’t back the hype
The success of the Mexican soda tax is fast becoming the stuff of public health myth and legend.
Fresh-Pak and the University of Leicester launch centre of excellence for food technology
Fresh-Pak Chilled Foods has partnered with the Department of Chemistry at the University of Leicester to set up a centre of excellence for food technology.