Focus - Soft drinks and sustainability

Environmental concerns have climbed steadily up the agenda for soft drinks producers in recent years. However, Annette Farr writes, progress has been faster in the UK than in the US.

Focus - UK soft drinks sector puts sustainability centre stage

16 June 2009

Environmental concerns have climbed steadily up the agenda for soft drinks producers in recent years. However, Annette Farr writes, progress has been faster in the UK than in the US.

UK: Soft drinks firms cutting carbon emissions - BSDA

11 June 2009

Wind turbines, recycled plastics and more environmentally friendly refrigerators are some of the initiatives that have been highlighted by the British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA) to demonstrate the industry's work on sustainability.

US: Coca-Cola Co launches recyclable 'PlantBottle'

19 May 2009

A fully recyclable soft drinks bottle made partially from plants has been launched by The Coca-Cola Co as part of the group's greater focus on sustainability.

UK: Soft drinks sales creep up in 08 - BSDA

8 May 2009

Soft drinks sales grew 1% in value but declined 1.1% in volume in 2008, to stand at GBP13bn (US$19.5bn) and 13,905m litres, the British Soft Drink Association's (BSDA) 2009 UK Soft Drinks Report shows.