Tag: beverages
Europe: Bottler acquires North American company
European bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices Refresco Group has agreed to acquire US-based bottler Whitlock Packaging for US$129 million on a debt...
Europe: New bottle opens markets for SHS Drinks
M&H Plastics has recently completed production of a new 50ml bottle for SHS Drinks’ brand, bottlegreen.
It was initially produced to allow added value...
Asia Pacific: Cider brand Magners distributes in Singapore
Interbev Singapore and C&C Group have entered into a partnership where Interbev Singapore will begin its nationwide distribution of cider brand Magners in Singapore...
Europe: Gourmet teas in pouches a hot favorite among consumers, finds...
Hot drinks such as tea and coffee are a staple of busy consumers’ lives.
However, an apparent lack of time means consumers often turn...
Americas: Natural sweeteners to dominate soft drinks market, says analyst
Ongoing concerns about obesity and sugar intake have driven interest in reduced sugar and diet drinks in recent years.
This has become even more...
Americas: Arca Continental joins US Coca-Cola system
The Coca-Cola Company has signed letters of intent to refranchise bottling operations that serve a large area of the US.
The transactions include territories in...
Europe: Smurfit Kappa launches aseptic packaging range
Smurfit Kappa expands its Bag-in-Box Pouch-Up range with Pressade's aseptic 100% fruit juice Pouch-Up in apple, orange and multi-fruit flavors.
The Pouch-Up lightweight packaging is...
Europe: Arla Foods sells juice subsidiary
Arla Foods amba has signed an agreement to sell its juice subsidiary Rynkeby Foods A/S to German-based Eckes-Granini Group, a producer of branded...
Asia: Region to consume most beverages than others, says report
By 2021 Asia is predicted to contribute two-thirds of global incremental beverage consumption, with China responsible for one-third of the additional volume, according to...
World: Alcohol drinks consumption dips, finds analyst
Global alcoholic drinks volumes registered a decline of 0.7% in 2015, entering negative territory for the first time in more than a decade, finds...