Myth busting: Fruit juice industry must address false consumer perceptions, says Unijus
Many consumers still believe that fruit juice contains large amounts of added sugars: a myth that the industry needs to address, according to Unijus.
Archives for December 15, 2016
2016: The year of the sugar tax
Debate around sugar taxes has hit the limelight this year, with the controversial topic grabbing headlines around the globe.
Sidel launches StarLite Nitro PET bottle base
Sidel has launched a StarLite Nitro version with PET bottle base for beverage manufacturers using nitrogen dosing.
Amcor launches clear PET bottles for dairy, aseptic and HPP liquid beverages
Amcor Rigid Plastics has launched a series of clear polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles and preforms for dairy, aseptic, and high-pressure processed (HPP) liquid beverages.
AB InBev sells its interests in Distell Group to PIC in South Africa
Anheuser-Busch InBev has agreed to sell its entire indirect shareholding in Distell Group Limited to South Africa’s Public Investment Corporation Ltd, a state-owned pension fund.
This week Down Under
Civil group accuses anti-sugar lobby of ‘post-truth virtue-signalling’
A New Zealand taxpayers’ lobby group has accused those who are pushing for a tax on sugary drinks tax of “post-truth virtue-signalling”, citing evidence that many of their claims are demonstrably wrong.
Consumers willing to pay 75% more for known ingredients: Survey
Branding ingredients has a mixed record of success but a survey reveals worldwide demand for recognisable ingredients.