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"This is one of the biggest opportunities to change the way we recycle plastic" - just-drinks speaks to Suntory Beverage & Food Europe chief R&D officer Roberto Vanin 15 Apr 2020

Andy Morton

Last week, just-drinks spoke to Suntory Beverage & Food Europe's chief R&D officer, Roberto Vanin, to discuss the implications of a new enzyme that can break down plastic in a matter of hours.

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"We're living through very anxious times" - just-drinks speaks to Distilled Spirits Council CEO Chris Swonger - CORONAVIRUS SPECIAL 25 Mar 2020

Andy Morton

As distillers in the US come to terms with an on-premise channel in shutdown and an uncertain economic future, just-drinks spoke to the head of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, Chris Swonger, about the potential impact of the coronavirus.

Portman Group warns Polish brewer over 9%-abv lager 3 Jul 20

Andy Morton

The UK alcohol watchdog has cautioned the maker of high-strength lager Karpackie for putting "undue emphasis" on the product's abv.

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Bacardi rolls out "Afro-futuristic" Bombay Sapphire bottle 3 Jul 20

Rafaela Sousa

Bacardi has partnered with Chicago artist Hebru Brantley to release a limited-edition bottle under the Bombay Sapphire gin brand in the US.

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Pernod Ricard adds reporting app to anti-hate speech activation 2 Jul 20

Olly Wehring

Pernod Ricard has joined the raft of beverage companies in temporarily withdrawing its marketing spend from social media platforms in the US, bolstering the move with the creation of a crowdsourced app to highlight hate speech.

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Suntory makes zero-emissions pledge in 2050 sustainability plan 1 Jul 20

Andy Morton

Suntory has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.

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Suntory sets up chemical recycling investment joint-venture 1 Jul 20

Andy Morton

Suntory has launched a joint-venture with 11 other Japanese companies to develop chemical recycling techniques that would help reduce plastic waste. 

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Danone investors back 'enterprise a mission' status 1 Jul 20

Andy Coyne

Shareholders in bottled water producer Danone have overwhelmingly voted in favour of the company gaining 'enterprise à mission' status.