Australia
Slurpees and Slushies gain in popularity as other soft drinks wilt
Frozen drinks such as Slurpee and Slushie have gained in recent popularity, placing them among the few cold beverages to have done so, market research suggests.
Archives for March 16, 2016
European Commission approves RPC Global Closure Systems acquisition
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Global Closure Systems (GCS) by RPC Group for €650m ($714.6m).
Clondalkin Kirchberg breakthrough in ultra-thin shrink sleeves
Clondalkin Flexible Packaging, Kirchberg, has reached a breakthrough in thinner sleeves after a two year R&D investment.
Crafting a definition: What does ‘craft’ mean to consumers?
Research from Mintel suggests that 30% of Brits who buy alcoholic drinks don’t understand what ‘craft’ means; while 59% believe it is important for the industry to define the term.
Coconut Beach founder: “We’re the anti-$8 coconut water”
The founders of Coconut Beach credit their affordable price to familial relationships with coconut growers in Thailand, and they want their product to reach the masses.
UK government shocks with sugar tax announcement
The British government has announced a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, giving companies two years to reformulate.
This week Down Under
Study: Binge drinking increases likelihood of committing crime
Australian binge drinkers are up to three times more likely to commit crimes or engage in antisocial behaviour—though rates for these have been declining in all sections of society, except for baby-boomers.