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"We are already producing Champagne in a climate that's different from our fathers'" - just-drinks speaks to the Comite Champagne 9 Oct 2019

Andy Morton

The Champagne industry prides itself on being at the forefront of the climate change battle, producing in 2001 wine's first report on the effects a warming planet will have on growing and production. This week, Champagne's overseer, the Comité Champagne (CIVC), released its latest sustainability report, revealing that climate change is no longer a prospect on the horizon but is already having an effect on how Champagne is made. Earlier this week, just-drinks sat down with CIVC director of communications Thibaut Le Mailloux to talk about the threat of climate change and what needs to be done to protect Champagne.

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"In sustainability, innovation could make a big gain" - just-drinks speaks to Anheuser-Busch InBev CEO Carlos Brito - Part II 22 Mar 2018

Olly Wehring

Earlier this week, Anheuser-Busch InBev unveiled its latest set of sustainability targets, with 2025 set as the deadline for the brewer to achieve its aims. In the second part of our subsequent interview with group CEO Carlos Brito, we look at what shareholders are telling him about the role of sustainability. We also discuss some of the latest pledges and consider how A-B InBev hopes to engage with consumers on sustainability.

Carlsberg partners with The Coca-Cola Co, Pernod Ricard on 'paper' bottle 11 Oct 19

Andy Morton

Carlsberg has teamed up with The Coca-Cola Co and Pernod Ricard on a project to create the world's first 'paper' bottle for beverages.

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PepsiCo launches US$1bn bond to fund sustainability initiatives 8 Oct 19

Andy Coyne

US snack and drinks giant PepsiCo has announced a US$1bn "green bond" to fund its sustainability programme.

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Former SodaStream CEO on bail as Israel probes insider trading allegations - report 25 Sep 19

Andy Morton

Ex-SodaStream CEO Daniel Birnbaum is under investigation for alleged insider trading connected to PepsiCo's US$3.2bn acquisition of the company, according to a report.

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UK soft drinks tax slashes sugar content - study 20 Sep 19

Andy Morton

The UK soft drinks industry has reduced sugar content by more than a quarter because of the introduction of the sugar tax almost 18 months ago, a new report has revealed.

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Coca-Cola European Partners ditches multipack shrink wrap in new plastics pledge 20 Sep 19

Andy Morton

Coca-Cola European Partners is to replace plastic shrink wrap with cardboard for its multipacks across Western Europe.

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Carlsberg launches review over India payment allegations 17 Sep 19

Andy Morton

Carlsberg has promised further investigations after a report claims the brewer allegedly paid off officials in India to smooth regulatory issues.