Coca-Cola may trial deposit return scheme in Scotland
Coca-Cola is reviewing its sustainable packaging strategy, and may trial a deposit return recycling scheme in Scotland.
Archives for February 23, 2017
Bluecoat American Dry Gin’s new distillery blends past and future of gin making
Philadelphia-based Bluecoat American Dry Gin has relocated its production facilities to a newly-renovated 15,000-square-foot distillery to ramp up production and create gin that better appeals to American taste preferences.
Drinktec 2017
Call for speakers: Do you know what’s brewing in beer?
BeverageDaily and drinktec are collaborating to present a lively conference series at drinktec (Munich, September 11-15), which will provide small brewers with advice on how to scale up operations. We’re calling for speakers who are keen to get involved...
Boston Beer Company highlights ‘softening of craft beer category’
The Boston Beer Company highlights the ‘general softening of the craft beer category’ and a challenging retail environment as new craft brews continue to enter the market. But it says flagship beer Samuel Adams is still set up for continued long term...
Coca-Cola to close South Australia manufacturing operations
Coca-Cola Amatil is remodeling its supply chain across Australia, increasing production in Queensland and Western Australia but closing the company’s manufacturing operations in South Australia in 2019.
Scotch whisky grows in UK market
The number of 70cl Scotch Whisky bottles released for sale in the UK in the first three quarters of 2016 totalled 57.2 million, up 5.6% from the same period in 2015, according to figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
AQUAhydrate targets 'everyday warriors' as premium pH segment continues to grow
Celebrity-backed AQUAhydrate has doubled its distribution over the past 18 months from around 30,000 to 60,000 outlets by appealing to a broad set of ‘everyday warriors’ it claims are seeking out more premium products and aspirational brands in the...
Does a soda tax work? Philadelphia gains $5.7m in tax revenue and sees drop in soda drinking
In its first month of existence, the Philadelphia soda tax has brought in $5.7m, more than double its original projection of $2.3m, according to the figures from the city’s revenue department. The rise in tax revenue also corresponded with a decline in...
SqueezyStraw stand up pouch expands into beverages and desserts
The Barton Group has expanded the applications for its patented dispensing pouch technology called SqueezyStraw.