ASA ruling
Health claim fail: ASA gives UK smoothie firm rough ride
For the second time in 13 months Juice Garden has been pulled up by the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for making unauthorised health claims.
Archives for June 15, 2016
Is the future less rosy for rosé wine?
Rosé has been a tremendous success story for the UK wine industry, going from zero to hero and attracting new consumers to the wine category. But rosé wine is now facing competition from other drinks, according to analysts.
Prik & Tik launch BPA-free PetainerCooler for water ‘amid growing health concerns’
Prik & Tik has partnered with Petainer to launch a BPA-free (bisphenol A) reusable PET (PolyEthylene Terephthalate) water cooler with Evidel (Ginstberg Brand).
RPC deal ‘emulates Berry and Coveris acquisition strategy’
RPC, which makes rigid plastic packaging for the food, dairy and beverage market among others, is set to acquire British Polythene Industries (BPI) for £261m ($379m), in August, subject to regulatory clearance.
Sugar tax could eat into unhealthy breakfast cereal sales, study finds
A sugar tax of 20% could discourage shoppers from buying unhealthier breakfast cereals, research has shown.
Heineken launches ready-made cool box packaging for Sol lager
Heineken has unveiled insulated 'ready-made cool box' packaging for its Sol lager brand, which keeps beers cool for consumers as they enjoy summer events.