Avallen Spirits to detail carbon footprint on packaging
Figures include the net amount of carbon and water usage.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
Why consumers are savvy to cultural appropriation by brand owners – consumer trends
The history of drinks brands has had more than its fair share of cultural insensitivities. Consumer trends observer Laura Foster warns that consumers are watching now, more than ever before.
Why brand owners need to be mindful of ‘investment wonks’ when working on ESG – focus
Governments have failed. So has Big Tech. So what can brand owners do in the face of the looming climate change crisis?
Eden Mill drops ceramic bottles & prices in gin shake-up
The Scottish distiller is also launching nine new expressions.
Suntory Holdings unveils triple-market sustainability overhaul for 2022
The pledge falls under Suntory's 2050 environmental strategy.
PepsiCo ups European added-sugar ante with 25% reduction pledge
PepsiCo has overshadowed the commitment made by European soft drinks companies this week to cut added sugar from their products, with a promise to slash levels by a quarter. The…
European soft drinks producers make new added sugar pledge
Leading soft drinks brand owners in Europe have pledged to reduce added sugars in their products by a further 10%. Industry organisation the Union of European Soft Drinks Associations (UNESDA),…
Yakult Honsha lays out healthcare vision
Yakult Honsha has outlined plans to become a “healthcare company”, unveiling a new corporate strategy. The Japanese group, known for its namesake probiotic milk beverages, has set out a business…
How drinks brands are approaching the circular economy from both ends – sustainability spotlight
Among its many collateral impacts, the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a sharp rise in the use of plastic, reversing the momentum built over recent years in the global drive…
Diageo kicks off 2021 Pride initiatives for Smirnoff
Diageo has launched a new platform to support a raft of activations and initiatives for its Smirnoff Vodka brand to mark Pride month in the US. The 'Colour The Future'…
How much alcohol is too much for your heart? – International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research Critique 249
Atrial fibrillation: A heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate. While many epidemiologic studies have demonstrated an increase in the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF)…
