Leading branded soft drinks business, Britvic is joining forces with University of Cambridge-backed tech company Xampla in a GBP 1 million packaging innovation partnership.
Leading branded soft drinks business, Britvic is joining forces with University of Cambridge-backed tech company Xampla in a GBP 1 million packaging innovation partnership.
Ganten, the largest exporter of bottled water in China, has proposed a solution utilising food-grade PET for disposable packaging. It claims that this approach will greatly extend shelf life and make the product safer and more environmental-friendly. In this way, people can
The company also has been recognized for establishing the Yili Future Intelligence and Health Valley in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, which will become China’s first five-star project for carbon neutrality. By the end of 2021, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology had
Leading branded soft drinks business, Britvic is joining forces with University of Cambridge-backed tech company Xampla in a GBP 1 million packaging innovation partnership.
On June 10, Jiangsu Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government held the Science and Technology Award Conference. At the meeting, the project of Newamstar “Key Technology and Intelligent Complete Equipment for High-efficiency and Energy-saving Aseptic Combibloc” won the second prize of the
Newamstar, will comprehensively coordinate the production and maintenance processes of customers, continue to provide advanced technology output and high-quality production lines including blowing-filling-capping combi, improve efficiency and production capacity, promote environmental protection, and work with customers to create the best solution and
Ready-to-drink tea and lemonade maker Milo’s Tea Company will invest $60 million to build a new manufacturing and distribution centre in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The company has recently broken ground on the 108,000-square-foot facility, which will provide additional production capacity to support growth.
Nestlé aims to accelerate trend-based innovation in China as it inaugurates a new research and development centre (R&D) in Beijing and a system technology hub in Shenzhen. Located close to the Nestlé China headquarters, the new R&D site includes prototyping and packaging
The passage last December of the US farm bill has opened new doors for innovation in the food and beverage sector as hemp became legal on a federal level in the country. Instead of a controlled substance, the plant is now treated
Sweden’s Mackmyra distillery has expanded its portfolio with a new single malt whisky that is finished in ex-calvados casks. Called Äppelblom (apple blossom in Swedish), the seasonal whisky is “reminiscent of spring and fresh green apples in both taste and design”. The
Coca-Cola Canada will offer four of its best-known brands in a compact and resealable 250ml ‘mini bottle’, investing CAD 20 million ($14.9 million) to support the rollout with upgrades to an existing production line in Ontario. The new bottle has been described
UK beverage brand Water Works has expanded its line of tree sap waters with a new aloe coco variant, and has also launched a line of carton-packed spring waters as pressure on plastic packaging continues to mount. The better-for-you brand, which already
Westland Milk Products has signed an agreement to sell the co-operative to China’s Yili for NZD 588 million ($403 million). The proposed deal will see the New Zealand dairy company be bought by Hongkong Jingang Trade Holding, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, has inaugurated a new production line at its Villa Nueva factory in the province of Córdoba, Argentina. The project will allow Nestlé to start production of liquid milk, in added-value segments. The project investment
Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Company Limited (SPBT) has pioneered entry intoentered the Thai ‘Water Plus’ market, first launched in Japan, with the launch of its new goodmood water range. SPBT is a joint venture in Thailand between Japanese beverage firm Suntory Beverage
Heineken has invested $100 million to build its first brewery in Mozambique. Located in the district of Maputo, the site produces four international brands – Heineken, Amstel, Sagres and Strongbow – as well as Txilar, a new beer made for the Mozambican
Both Q3 and Q4 of 2018 underperformed for Dean Foods, with flat sales and high operating costs. It closed facilities and reorganized its business, which caused the company to post a $326.9m income loss in 2018. It decided to look into several
Dutch-based global dairy producer Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. is looking into building a sustainable dairy processing plant in the Netherlands. The plant would be used for the processing of the cooperative’s members’ milk into fresh dairy products, ingredients for the production of early
AB InBev-owned Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) has started selling its Victoria Bitter and Carlton Draught beers in Australia without plastic ring packaging. CUB’s Abbotsford brewery in Melbourne is now using cardboard to connect cans – a move that will reduce the number
Coca-Cola Amatil will use 100% sustainable sugar in its entire Australian non-alcoholic drinks range, and has yet more sustainable initiatives up its sleeve. The company will only use sugar from growers that have been independently certified in terms of sustainable production, under
Soft drinks producer and distributor Britvic has appointed former Tesco executive Joanne Wilson as its new chief financial officer. Britvic – which acts as PepsiCo’s UK soft drinks distributor and owns soft drink brands such as J20, Robinsons and Tango – has recruited
Sidel has opened an office in Moscow to better serve its customers in Russia, and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The company has more than 150 customers in the country and says it wants to take advantage of the recent economic ‘upswing’.
In recent years, with the release of “Made in China 2025” and the transformation and upgrading of China’s manufacturing industry as a whole, intelligent manufacturing has accelerated its development, and many segments have given birth to new opportunities. The penetration of new
As consumers continuously become wary of sugary beverages, they are seeking out healthier substitutes. For many, ready-to-drink (RTD) teas have become the answer. One sub-segment of RTD teas that seems to be appealing to the masses is kombucha — a tea that
Kraft Heinz has selected five food and drink brands to join the second class of its Springboard incubator platform. Entrants include plant-based yogurt brand Tiny Giants and Origin Almond, which produces a range of cold-pressed juices. Launched in 2016, Springboard aims to
Danish brewer Carlsberg has acquired a minority stake in Chinese craft brewery Jing-A for an undisclosed figure. Beijing-based Jing-A was founded in 2012 and produces a wide range of craft beers for the Chinese market, including Flying Fist IPA, Tuhao Gold Pils,
Danone Waters Brazil has launched 4U, a range of premium carbonated juices and flavored teas to meet demand for healthy, natural beverages in the country. Free from preservatives or artificial colors, the company said the drinks are made with “100% natural” ingredients.
Búho Soda is Mexico’s first all-natural, low-sugar soft drink made using locally-sourced ingredients, according to its manufacturer – and inspiration came from the country’s booming craft beer movement, the start-up founder says. The founder and CEO of Queretaro-based start-up Mima Sodas, Roman Gaa, originally
A disappointing fourth quarter for Dean Foods rounded out an under-performing 2018, causing the dairy giant to explore alternatives in its ‘business transformation.’ It is considering a joint venture, business combination or even a sale. When comparing both fourth quarter numbers and
AB InBev, the world’s largest brewer, expects to deliver strong revenue and profit growth in 2019, driven by the “solid performance” of its brand portfolio. The announcement comes as the company reports its 2018 results, recording a 3.2% decline in revenue to
Nitro cold brew coffee brand Rise Brewing Co. has announced a partnership with USA Surfing and USA Climbing ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. In furthers Rise’s mission to ramp up national distribution and recognition. Surfing and Climbing will debut at
Anheuser-Busch will acquire Cutwater Spirits, a San Diego company whose products include whiskey, vodka, gin and canned cocktails. Cutwater Spirits started in 2007 as Ballast Point Spirits – an off-shoot of Ballast Point Brewing – but became a separate company headed by
Nearly half (48%) of British shoppers would like to see clearer labelling on products with plastic-free packaging, according to research from compostable packaging company Tipa. The study revealed that 39% of consumers think retailers should be made to have a plastic-free aisle
General Mills is focusing on ‘restructuring actions’ in its yogurt business and closing a facility in Carson, Calif. The company also reaffirmed its end-of-year financial targets at an investor conference in New York. The General Mills fiscal year ends in May, and
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) will move its Texas headquarters to a new 350,000-square-foot site at The Star in Frisco – home of the Dallas Cowboys American football team. The new location will be ready in 2021 and serve as one of the
The A2 Milk Company has signed expanded sales agreements with Kroger and Albertsons/Safeway, completing the firm’s goal of achieving national distribution in the US. Starting this month, A2 Milk products will begin to appear on the shelves of additional Kroger and Albertsons/Safeway
Stoli Group has announced the launch of Gator Bite, a range of flavoured rum liqueurs available in two variants: satsuma and coffee. The line is born from the success of Bayou Rum’s satsuma liqueur, which will cease and instead live under the Gator Bite
Colorado-based Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha has secured $3.5 million in a Series A funding round, as it looks to grow its product line. Founded in 2013, Rowdy Mermaid makes a range of “low-sugar”, plant-infused functional kombucha drinks. Flavours include strawberry tonic, savoury peach,
The Coca-Cola Company recorded a 10% decline in net revenues during 2018, as it was hurt by the refranchising of its bottling operations. Sales for the year stood at $31.86 billion. However, organic revenues grew 5% and operating income increased 14% to
Darigold has released a new high-protein, lactose-free milk in the US, as it aims to keep pace with rapidly changing consumer demands. Called Fit, the milk is said to have “75% more protein and 40% less sugar than regular 2% milk”. The
Radnor Hills has partnered with RPC bpi protect to launch its bottled water in X-EnviroShrink film which contains up to 51% recycled content and a minimum of 31% PCR (Post Consumer Recycled plastic). The announcement follows plans by Radnor Hills to introduce
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has announced the introduction of Appletiser Spritzer, a canned drink containing 50% fruit juice and 50% sparkling water. Launching in the UK in March, the range will be available in three flavours: apple and exotic lime, apple and
New CEO Ramon Laguarta will inherit a PepsiCo in typically good financial shape, after the business reported a 2% increase in net revenue. PepsiCo turned over $64.66 billion in 2018, with steady growth in its Frito-Lay North America and ESSA (Europe and
Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group (MZBG) has acquired Portuguese company Cafés Nandi as it responds to growing coffee demand from across Europe. The deal, which has been carried out through the Massimo Zanetti Beverage Iberia subsidiary, sees the Italian coffee company look to
Nestlé has launched its first range of Starbucks-branded coffee products, following the agreement to acquire the rights to the American coffee chain’s retail brand for $7.15 billion last May. The expansive line-up, which consists of 24 products, includes the first-ever Starbucks capsules
Functional beverage producer Celsius Holdings has secured distribution deals in the US with partners in the AB InBev, Keurig Dr Pepper and MillerCoors networks. Through these new partnerships, Celsius has expanded within the independent AB InBev wholesaler network with new agreements with
US-based bottled water producer Niagara Bottling has invested $90 million to build a new bottling facility in Temple, Texas. Niagara will start constructing the 450,000-square-foot facility in March 2019, and the company estimates that the facility will begin operating in the fourth
Jennewein Biotechnologie GmbH, a German company involved in the research and manufacture of human milk oligosaccharides (HMO), and Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group (Yili Group), China’s leading dairy company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on infant microbiome and HMOs, to develop
In 2015, Finnish dairy cooperative Valio was the first company in the world to start using plant-based cartons. It announced that by the end of 2018, all components of its gable top milk, sour milk, cream and yogurt cartons sold in Finland
Sparkling botanical blend Petal – a cross between herbal tea, soda and functional water – has reformulated its core line of drinks less than a year after launching in May 2018. The new recipe is sweetened with organic agave, rather than stevia.
South African food and beverage company Clover Industries Limited said it has entered into an implementation agreement with Milco SA Proprietary Limited, in terms of which Milco will make an offer to acquire all of the issued shares in Clover on a
Previously, wine consumption was more likely to be associated with a wealthy and lavish lifestyle. However, as more wine companies are producing premium, yet affordable brands, more consumers are embracing the grape and considering themselves “wine connoisseurs.” New varietals, millennial-forward trends and innovative
The DMK Group, Germany’s biggest dairy cooperative, has officially opened its €145m ($164m) baby food production facility in Strückhausen in Wesermarsch. The converted former DMK dairy plant, when fully commissioned, will produce up to 40m kg of GM-free milk per year of
The Coca-Cola Company has completed its purchase of Nigerian juice and dairy company Chi, three years after buying an initial 40% stake. Headquartered in Lagos, Chi produces juice and iced tea under its Chivita brand, value-added dairy products under the Hollandia brand,
Canadian protein drink Rumble is relaunching this month with new carton packaging. The idea for Rumble was conceived in 2011 in Canada by co-founder Paul Underhill, before expanding into the US. It is now relaunching with SIG combismileBig 11 fl oz / 330ml
Unified standards and regulations on the production and sales of beverages across Latin America and the Caribbean should happen within five years, says the International Council of Beverage Associations’ (ICBA) regional group. Set up a little over a year ago, in December
Molson Coors has launched a ‘masterbrand’ for its Molson beer in Canada, featuring new packaging and branding. New cases, cans and bottles of Molson Canadian, Molson Export and Molson Dry will pay tribute to the brand’s Canadian roots and history, but in a forward-facing
Based in A Coruña, Spain, beverage brand Refix has created a range of waters made with 20% seawater. The brand says this is an innovative new addition to the recovery drinks category. Made with high-quality, Galician ingredients, Refix claims that their water
Four entrepreneurs have launched Liquid Death to ‘completely obliterate bottled water marketing clichés by taking the world’s healthiest beverage and making it just as funny as unhealthy brands across the energy drinks, soda, and beer sector’. The company was founded by advertising
The move is in line with the company’s strategy over the past three years to exit non-core areas and refocus on its core businesses, including investments in origination markets and expansion along the value chain in its key product lines. Federico Cerisoli,
An innovative wine distribution channel where samples are delivered in miniature bottles for in-home tastings in China has been providing a new avenue for Australian wine sales in the country. Adelaide startup Trust in Taste has devised a channel whereby targeted messages
Digimarc and HP have partnered to provide a Serialized Global Trade Item Number (SGTIN) for individual packaging items, meaning two otherwise identical units of the same product are uniquely identifiable, making it possible to track and trace for brand protection and product
In the supermarkets channel, premixed cocktails/coolers saw double-digit sales growth of 48.8 percent, says IRI’s Susan Viamari. White Claw Hard Seltzer is among the new product launches that offers lower carbs and lower calories. The Aesop’s fable “The Tortoise and the Hare”
Work has started on Quintessential Brands’ new distillery and visitor centre for Thomas Dakin gin, located in Manchester, UK. The venue, which received full planning permission in 2018, will open in early autumn this year, consisting of a working gin distillery, a
Despite a year of global volatility, involving political uncertainty with Brexit, extreme weather events and continuing currency fluctuations, the value of Irish food, drink and horticulture exports to the UK market reached €4.5bn ($5.1bn), an increase of 2% on 2017’s figures. Launching
Ohio-based ‘oxygenated’ water brand 02 Natural Recovery – which has picked up a strong following online, and in CrossFit gyms, yoga studios and other fitness outlets – is expanding its presence in grocery stores including Kroger and Whole Foods in 2019. But
Japan’s Suntory Beverage & Food is investing £13 million in its UK-based subsidiary Lucozade Ribena Suntory to install a new, high-speed bottle filler at its factory in Coleford, Gloucestershire. The new filler will produce 1.3 million bottles a day and the funding
Yamamoto Kanpoh Pharmaceutical, the Japanese manufacturer of functional beverage Aojiru, is targeting the Korean and Australian markets as part of its expansion plans. Aojiru, otherwise known as green vegetable juice in English, is a beverage made from barley leaves and is exceptionally
Califia Farms – best known for its almond, coconut, and cashew milks – has moved into the rapidly-growing oatmilk category with a barista blend launching in February, and an unsweetened oatmilk launching in April. Both products are made from North American whole
Emblazoned on a beverage delivery truck or in-store, the iconic Coca-Cola logo, originally invented by bookkeeper Frank Robinson in 1886, has evolved into one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. Today, The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, offers much more than carbonated
Detoxwater, an aloe-infused water brand, has entered over 4,000 CVS stores nationwide as part of the retailer’s ‘Better Inside & Out’ in-store health program, placing the functional water alongside other premium beverages such as sparkling waters and alkaline waters, according to founder
The Coca-Cola Company has completed its acquisition of Costa Limited from Whitbread PLC: putting Coca-Cola in charge of the world’s second largest coffee chain. The $4.9bn (£3.9bn) transaction has been completed following the necessary approvals from regulatory authorities in the EU and
Although a staple within the North American beverage market, the juice and juice drinks category has been challenged as other beverage categories have emerged as go-to options for consumers in terms of hydration and refreshment. Chicago-based Mintel highlights the obstacles that the
Following the recent establishment of its first overseas factory in Indonesia, Mengniu continues to grow its international footprint, with its Oceania centre set for completion this year. The Chinese dairy giant is also aiming a double digit growth for all of its
British beer maker Gen!us has introduced a “light” craft lager as it looks to provide a smart option to those feeling guilty after an over-indulgent festive season. The 3% ABV Gen!us Craft Lager is brewed with pilsner malts and three hop varieties, containing
Rabobank has published its Dairy Q4 Quarterly report, which states the US saw just 1% growth in milk production in 2018, the lowest year-on-year (YOY) growth since 2013. Milk production was also down in the EU and Australia last year, but rose
Coca-Cola Amatil has announced it will sell its struggling fruit and vegetable processing unit SPC after it made a “modest loss” in the first half of the year. In August, Amatil began a strategic review of the business, looking at how to
Peet’s Coffee has acquired a majority stake in Revive Kombucha, a craft kombucha brewery based in Petaluma, California, for an undisclosed sum. Revive’s product portfolio includes an extensive range of naturally fermented, organic, non-GMO kombucha drinks, both in ready-to-drink formats and on
Around three-quarters of Americans understand that plant-based milk does not actually contain cow’s milk, according to a new study by the International Food Information Council. The research revealed that fewer than 10% of US consumers believe that plant-based milks contain cow’s milk. In
With the US poised to sign a farm bill that will legalize hemp production, and Canada’s recent legalization of recreational marijuana, North America is on the brink of a CBD revolution. Food, beverage and ingredients companies are all looking to get in