Champagne eases rules on alcohol content
France has temporarily lifted the cap on the alcohol content for Champagne to 15% after intense summer heatwaves increased grape…
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France decides against mandatory plastic bottle deposit
France has ruled out a compulsory nationwide deposit return system for plastic bottles, opting instead for voluntary local schemes. The…
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Diageo pulls ESG measures from long-term exec rewards
Targets on responsible drinking and sustainability are no longer being used to determine long-term rewards for Diageo's management, with bonuses…
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Independent brewers urge UK government to delay DRS
Independent brewers in the UK are calling on Government ministers to delay introducing a deposit-return scheme, pointing to a "shocking…
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How might threat of ‘super’ El Niño impact coffee prices?
After seeing prices jump to record highs, driven by climate pressures and lower yields, the coffee industry had at the…
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Middle East crisis shines spotlight on fertiliser supply chains
When shipping through the Strait of Hormuz shuddered to a stop following US strikes on Iran in late February, global…
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Why prospect of ‘super’ El Niño should spur industry action on resilience
“Europe’s terrible, dangerous week,” is how Bloomberg described the seven days to 26 June as the continent baked in a…
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Danone’s Volvic arm to appeal after court rules claims misleading
Danone's Volvic business is to appeal a court judgment in France that has ruled environmental claims on the brand's bottles…
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EU retailers call for “grace period” on new PPWR packaging rules
The EU’s retailers and wholesalers want a 12-month “grace period” once the bloc’s new packaging rules start to take effect…
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UK lines up new sourcing rules to “tackle deforestation”
UK companies are set to face new rules to ensure their sourcing practices do not contribute to “illegal deforestation”, the…
