Unilever explores PET plastic recycling tech for food packaging
Unilever is looking into a technology that converts PET plastic waste back into virgin grade material for use in food packaging.
Archives for April 6, 2018
Sugar tax comes into effect in the UK
The UK introduces its sugar tax on beverages today. Here’s what you need to know.
UK sugar tax: The experts weigh in
The UK’s Soft Drinks Industry levy comes into effect today. Does this signify a sea change in our approach to sugar? Should we expect to see the tax extend to other products? What will the response from consumers be? From R&D consultants to...
Guest article
‘Demand for probiotics is increasing significantly’
While dairy has traditionally been the most common format for probiotic products, the non-dairy beverages segment is expected to growth at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2017 – 2022. With a rise of more than 30% in sales of refrigerated probiotics drinks and juices...
Mamma Chia CEO: ‘Consumers are looking to get more nutritional bang for their buck’
Consumers' desire for more energy will be a constant in the functional beverage category: but the traditional energy drink space is ripe for disruption, says Mamma Chia founder and CEO Janie Hoffman.
Beverages go hyper-customized: What claims are floating to the top?
Consumers are increasingly turning to the functional beverage category as a way to fulfill key aspects of their personal nutrition routine, according to Imbibe.
Health continues to be ‘defining trend’ in soft drinks
Low and no sugar brands are outperforming their full sugar rivals in categories such as cola and lemonade, says UK soft drinks company Britvic. But choice is still important – and taste will always be the top factor in purchasing decisions.