FTC approves Ball's acquisition of Rexam in the US
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved Ball Corporation’s proposed acquisition of Rexam, granting final regulatory clearance.
Archives for June 28, 2016
New product launches, June 2016
What’s hitting the shelves? Smirnoff fruit cider, Nespresso Cuban coffee, craft soda & energy water
Smirnoff has announced its entry into the growing fruit cider category, while Nespresso is launching the first Cuban coffee to be sold in the US for more than 50 years. From craft soda to whisky and rum, here are some of the beverage launches hitting the...
IARC's declassification of coffee 'does not happen often,' ISIC secretary general says
A recent review published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) found no clear association between coffee intake and cancer, and in some cases, found evidence that drinking coffee may reduce certain types of cancer.
UK launch for plastic packaging that can be 'thrown away like an orange peel'
Biodegradable plastic packaging designed to behave like an orange peel when it is thrown away is launching in the UK next month.
Disappointing first quarter for Europe’s commercial beverage market, but rising confidence in sector: Canadean
Packaged water was the key driver for European soft drinks in the first quarter of 2016, according to market research company Canadean.