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Walkers debuts new Max Strong spicy crisps
PepsiCo owned snack brand Walkers is launching a new product aimed at social sharing occasions, Walkers Max Strong.
GEA acquires beverage technology brand
GEA has strengthened its market position as a total solutions provider in the beverage processing industry by finalising the acquisition of Slovenian machine manufacturer Vipoll.
Napea chooses Ball for new can packaging
Ball Corporation has announced that it will be launching a new 33cl can for Italian beer company Napea, as it moves into canning as a new packaging format.
Foresight Factory analyses consumer beer trends
In its latest social media listening report, Foresight Factory has analysed over 98 million social media posts referencing beer over the course of two years in order to identify the key trends of the beer market for 2017.
Mintel asks Brits to choose: cheese or chocolate?
New research from Mintel has probed British consumers on what they would “choose between never being able to eat cheese again or never being able to eat chocolate again.”
Round Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
Prost!
I was in Munich, Germany, last week for the Drinktec trade fair. While there, I met several people who were taking the opportunity to extend their stay to celebrate this year’s Oktoberfest.
Hobgoblin taps into Ardagh’s keg technology
In response to growth in the off trade for the mini keg format, beer brand Hobgoblin is now available in a 5L Ardagh Group beer keg for its Ruby and Gold versions.
UK food and drink exports rise in first half of 2017
The first half of 2017 saw exports of all UK food and drink grow to £10.2bn, up 8.5% on H1 2016. This represents the highest first half exports value on record.
Market researcher reveals predictions for global craft beer market
According to market researcher Fact.MR, the global craft beer market will register a moderate CAGR over the forecast period 2017-2022.
Camden Town Brewery launches strawberry lager for summer
Camden Town Brewery has announced the launch of its new summer product, Strawberry Hells Forever.
Molson Coors releases 2025 sustainability strategy
Molson Coors Brewing Company has announced its sustainability strategy and goals until 2025.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Budweiser launches Liberty Can for the summer
Beverage and brewing company AB InBev has launched its limited edition Budweiser Liberty Can in the UK.
Gast Group: drinktec 2017 preview
Gast Group – the leading designer and manufacturer of precision air products and member of IDEX Corporation’s Health & Science Technologies division – will be using its stand at drinktec 2017 to promote its products and services for beverage dispense applications. Traditionally CO2 has been used to operate beer and soft drinks syrup pumps but, […]