‘Wholly inappropriate and highly irresponsible’: Suicyder cider falls foul of watchdog
A UK cider has been deemed as ‘highly irresponsible’ by the industry’s self-regulator, for a name and imagery that can be linked to suicide.
Archives for October 30, 2019
Energy drinks and E-sports: XITE on building the next generation of energy drinks
XITE Energy hit the market at the beginning of 2019, selling out of Holland & Barrett nationwide in its first two weeks. But creating a sugar-free blend of natural caffeine, ginseng and nootropics was just the start: it’s now building the brand in...
Revised packaging standard to come into force February 2020
With a rising scrutiny on the safety and quality of packaging, Bureau Veritas is encouraging packaging organisations to look at the latest requirements in the recently published BRCGS Packaging Standard.
Familiar Western megatrends drive India's beverage industry
India’s economy is shifting to a strong middle class, giving rise to more premium, ethical and personalized products. Beverage brands are adapting to these trends similar to what’s popular in Western markets.
Smithers top sustainable technologies defining future foodservice packaging
Single-use foodservice packaging is increasingly being defined by the sustainability agenda, creating opportunities for innovative materials and formats that can match the performance of existing pack designs with a lower carbon footprint.
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and KDP commit to new sustainability initiative and plastic reduction in the US
The three beverage companies have partnered with World Wildlife Fund, The Recycling Partnership and Closed Loop Partners on the Every Bottle Back initiative, announced this week in Washington DC.
Trendspotting at BrauBeviale: Five key trends to look out for
From natural ingredients to flexible production, beverage brands are well-versed in the overarching trends across the industry. But how are these playing out in 2019? BrauBeviale will be the perfect place to see how beverage brands and manufacturers are...
‘The year, the main theme of BrauBeviale is the future viability of the beverage sector’
From efficient and flexible technologies, through to sustainable raw materials, this year’s BrauBeviale will put the spotlight on creating the best solutions for the industry moving forward.
BrauBeviale Forum highlights: big data, bottle deposits and raw material sustainability
BrauBeviale will host a forum of insightful talks and roundtable discussions: putting the spotlight on some of the most topical areas for the beverage industry. Here’s a taster of some of the key sessions.
From craft beer tech to packaging innovations: On show at BrauBeviale
BrauBeviale 2019 will feature around 1,100 exhibitors from around the world. Here’s a taste of some of the products and companies that will be on the show floor.
Going global: BrauBeviale gears up for 2020 events in Italy, China, India and beyond
BrauBeviale has taken place in Nuremberg since 1978, a firm fixture in the beverage industry’s calendar. But the show has since gone global with a new range of focused events to zoom in on key markets and target groups: in Italy, China, India, Mexico and...
Seasonal shine: Coca-Cola Japan’s ILOHAS releases white grape flavoured fruity water
Coca-Cola Japan’s natural mineral water and fruit-flavoured water brand ILOHAS has launched a new white grape flavoured water in the country, in tandem with the autumn season.