Beverage firms rail against Vietnam sugar tax draft proposal
Vietnamese beverage firms have hit out at proposals for a special consumption tax on sweetened drinks, saying their production would be badly hit by the move.
Archives for September 24, 2017
AB InBev buys Australian craft brewer 4 Pines
AB InBev is buying Sydney craft brewer 4 Pines, in a deal that 4 Pines says will enable its plans for national and global expansion.
SIG doubles its carton packs carrying the FSC label from 42% to 80%
SIG has doubled the number of carton packs carrying the FSC label from 42% in 2015 to more than 80% in September 2017, as customer demand soars for environmental responsibility.
Hong Kong resists sugar tax calls
Hong Kong authorities favour adopting health awareness schemes over introducing a tax on sugar to limit consumption.
Bacardi assesses Puerto Rico damage, pledges $3m to disaster relief assistance
Bacardi says its facility in Puerto Rico has experienced some damage following Hurricane Maria, but that the supply of Bacardi rum will not be affected.
Meth found in 7up bottles in Mexican city
Some bottles of 7up in Mexicali, Mexico were contaminated with methamphetamine and have been linked to one death and seven illnesses, according to officials.
What's hitting the shelves? New products: September
From fruit juice and sparkling waters to gin and wine, we take a look at some of the new products hitting the shelves around the world.