‘Hybrid’ milks search for right blend
At Amsterdam’s World of Private Label International Trade Show this summer, Dutch firm Farm Dairy and Denmark’s PlanetDairy introduced a…
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Drinks industry battles Europe plastics-recycling “crisis”
Drinks companies have led the way when it comes to replacing virgin plastic with recycled. According to trade association Unesda,…
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Beer today, gone tomorrow? Brewers face climate-change pressures
Hardly a week goes by without a crisis for a crop due to climate change. But a warning from Atsushi…
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Raising glass’ ceiling: drinks brands look again as emissions targets bite
To its supporters, glass is great – for beer, wine and spirits. “When it comes to health, taste and the…
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Tussling over targets: corporates’ ESG changes spark debate
Before Christmas, The Coca‑Cola Company announced updated voluntary environmental goals “with the aim of delivering on the company’s purpose to…
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Drinks giants face water pressure
You won’t find a food or drinks business that does not acknowledge they are at the sharp end of the…
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Pulp fiction: paper packaging raises questions
One in four wine and spirits bottles on supermarket shelves could be paper-based rather than glass within a decade, according…
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Are corporate carbon commitments on life support?
The Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTi), a corporate climate action organisation, enables businesses worldwide to play their part in combating the…
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How durable are sustainability claims made for aluminium packaging?
“Today marks another significant moment and an industry first,” wrote Shiada Drysdale, beverages manager at Virgin Atlantic in March. “For…
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Reality on plastics laid bare as treaty talks resume
Unilever hasn’t had a great few weeks. Once seen as the corporate cheerleader for businesses doing good it has found…