Wales lines up 2027 launch for deposit return scheme
Wales has decided to bring its plan to launch a deposit return scheme in line with the rest of the…
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“Sustainability is important but the main driver is always going to be taste” – Sapling Spirits talks growth plans and winning over consumers
Sapling Spirits is a fledgling – but growing – UK vodka and gin producer that has sought to put sustainability…
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Sapling Spirits seeks US investors to fund Stateside entry
UK vodka firm Sapling Spirits is looking to raise more funds to support a possible entry into the US. The…
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UK cans alcohol ad restrictions plan, proposes “mandatory” health-warning labels
The UK government has shelved plans for restrictions on alcohol advertising but has laid out plans to bring in "mandatory"…
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WHO again urges countries to raise taxes on alcohol, sugary drinks
The World Health Organization (WHO) is again calling on countries to raise the prices of “harmful products” such as alcohol…
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UK alcohol advertising restrictions could be “in line” with junk food
The UK government says it could be assessing “partial restrictions” of alcohol advertising that could be closer to regulations in…
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Driving reuse will cut waste and ease packaging tax costs, UK study claims
Moving 30% of grocery goods sold in the UK to reusable packaging could cut emissions and EPR costs by more…
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The US food and drinks industry needs immigrant labour – but the system requires reform
The Trump administration’s ongoing immigration policy enforcement underlines an inconvenient truth about the US food and drinks industry – without…
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Russia vodka removed as UK grocer Co-op overhauls sourcing policy
The Co-op Group is to stop sourcing goods from 17 countries, including Israel and Russia, where the UK retailer says…
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Italy delays drinks sugar tax again
Italy has again pushed back plans to introduce a tax on sugary drinks. The sugar tax, which was originally due…
