News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
Soft drinks company Britvic says the introduction of sugar taxes in the UK and Ireland will bring ‘a high level of uncertainty’, but believes it is well prepared thanks to innovations in low and no calorie beverages.
Heineken has taken a minority stake in Brixton Brewery, allowing the craft brewery to move to a larger site and increase production.
Consumers will see an increased integration of holograms across Asia, India and China, over the coming months thanks to a global demand for authentication and brand protection, according to IHMA (International Hologram Manufacturers Association).
Omega Ingredients has developed a 100% natural vanilla flavor alternative and extract to counter soaring prices amid the global vanilla crisis.
Hong Kong-listed soy milk and tofu manufacturer Vitasoy has seen revenues rise by 21% but profits dip by 14% for the first half of the year, largely due to the impact of the sale of its North American business in 2016.