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Economic Growth Keeps Bottled Water Flowing
Sustained economic growth and a growing middle class have helped drive demand for perceived healthier and higher value soft drinks, such as bottled water, in emerging markets throughout Asia. In those markets in which affluent consumers are further encouraged to drink bottled water, due to perceived unsafe domestic water supplies, multinational soft drink producers are encountering an immense opportunity. In India - one of the largest and most high profile of these markets - bottled water sales are growing by around 15% annually and yet producers are increasingly being forced to acknowledge that harnessing this opportunity will not be plain sailing.
Sustained economic growth and a growing middle class have helped drive demand for perceived healthier and higher value soft drinks, such as bottled water, in emerging markets throughout Asia. In those markets in which affluent consumers are further encouraged to drink bottled water, due to perceived unsafe domestic water supplies, multinational soft drink producers are encountering an immense opportunity. In India - one of the largest and most high profile of these markets - bottled water sales are growing by around 15% annually and yet producers are increasingly being forced to acknowledge that harnessing this opportunity will not be plain sailing.
China's food-and-drink market shows no sign of cooling
Business Monitor Intl. adds new food category sales growth indicators to its China Food & Drink Report for Q308, and both indicators paint an overwhelmingly positive picture of a vast market in which the country's sustained urbanization and middle-class emergence is driving demand for non-essential, added-value and luxury food and beverage items. For example, frozen food sales are expected to increase by 67 percent to $19.1 billion in 2012.
Business Monitor Intl. adds new food category sales growth indicators to its China Food & Drink Report for Q308, and both indicators paint an overwhelmingly positive picture of a vast market in which the country's sustained urbanization and middle-class emergence is driving demand for non-essential, added-value and luxury food and beverage items. For example, frozen food sales are expected to increase by 67 percent to $19.1 billion in 2012.
Students urged to take tough stance in support of eco-friendly packaging
Kansas State University instructor David Olds teaches Environmental Issues II to students aiming to become dietitians and managers for hotels, restaurants and other hospitality businesses. Olds advises these future business professionals to scrutinize packaging waste and be firm with vendors about packaging practices.
Kansas State University instructor David Olds teaches Environmental Issues II to students aiming to become dietitians and managers for hotels, restaurants and other hospitality businesses. Olds advises these future business professionals to scrutinize packaging waste and be firm with vendors about packaging practices.
Coca-Cola Amatil expresses interest in buying Schweppes
Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd. has announced that it could be a potential buyer of rival Schweppes if the brand comes up for sale.
Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd. has announced that it could be a potential buyer of rival Schweppes if the brand comes up for sale.
Eastman Chemical earns three energy-efficiency awards
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has given Eastman Chemical Co. three awards, including one exceptional merit honor, for projects that the company has done to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. ACC's exceptional merit honor was given to Eastman's Longview, TX, site for a process and energy optimization approach that reduced carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions by 69,000 tons and resulted in an energy savings of 1,200,000 Million British Thermal Units (MMBTUs).
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has given Eastman Chemical Co. three awards, including one exceptional merit honor, for projects that the company has done to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. ACC's exceptional merit honor was given to Eastman's Longview, TX, site for a process and energy optimization approach that reduced carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions by 69,000 tons and resulted in an energy savings of 1,200,000 Million British Thermal Units (MMBTUs).
Supplying the office with products made from recycled packaging
OfficeMax has partnered with TerraCycle, a company that built its business on selling fertilizer made from worm waste. The office-supply giant will sell seven TerraCycle products, including pencil cases, trash cans, binders and cleaners that are made from recycled packaging and other materials.
OfficeMax has partnered with TerraCycle, a company that built its business on selling fertilizer made from worm waste. The office-supply giant will sell seven TerraCycle products, including pencil cases, trash cans, binders and cleaners that are made from recycled packaging and other materials.
New research suggests PFOA associated with health risks
PFOA may harm the immune system, liver and thyroid and cause higher cholesterol in children, according to preliminary findings of a study of 69,000 people in West Virginia and Ohio who live near a Teflon manufacturing plant.
PFOA may harm the immune system, liver and thyroid and cause higher cholesterol in children, according to preliminary findings of a study of 69,000 people in West Virginia and Ohio who live near a Teflon manufacturing plant.
California vintner dresses up wines
Applying the idea that a little black dress is always classic and appropriate, Little Black Dress wines uses fun packaging to attract buyers. The bottle features a right close hangar, a pair of pointy red slingback pumps and little else.
Applying the idea that a little black dress is always classic and appropriate, Little Black Dress wines uses fun packaging to attract buyers. The bottle features a right close hangar, a pair of pointy red slingback pumps and little else.
Study finds nutrition labels can be misleading
A study conducted for the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) shows the nutrient content for many foods, including baby food, cereal and fruit drinks, differs greatly from the data published on the foods' labels.
A study conducted for the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) shows the nutrient content for many foods, including baby food, cereal and fruit drinks, differs greatly from the data published on the foods' labels.
Wal-Mart Canada "green" light-bulb packaging
In an effort to save an estimated 150,000 lbs. of PVC waste each year, Wal-Mart Canada will phase out all PVC packaging in the energy-saving light bulb category and replace it with cardboard packaging. More than 65 percent of the new cardboard packaging is made from 100-percent recycled material, and 30 percent uses vegetable dye in the ink manufacturing process. .
In an effort to save an estimated 150,000 lbs. of PVC waste each year, Wal-Mart Canada will phase out all PVC packaging in the energy-saving light bulb category and replace it with cardboard packaging. More than 65 percent of the new cardboard packaging is made from 100-percent recycled material, and 30 percent uses vegetable dye in the ink manufacturing process. .
Japan considers carbon-footprint labeling
Japan relied on an estimated $52 billion worth of imported food in 2007, according to BMI data, and the amount of food Japan imports is expected to grow 22 percent reaching as much as $64 billion worth in 2012. A union of the country's leading retailers and consumer groups reportedly is considering introducing compulsory carbon footprint labeling for all food and beverage products. The labeling aims to educate shoppers about the severity of Japan's food-import dependency.
Japan relied on an estimated $52 billion worth of imported food in 2007, according to BMI data, and the amount of food Japan imports is expected to grow 22 percent reaching as much as $64 billion worth in 2012. A union of the country's leading retailers and consumer groups reportedly is considering introducing compulsory carbon footprint labeling for all food and beverage products. The labeling aims to educate shoppers about the severity of Japan's food-import dependency.
Dole chooses plastic pallets
Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc., will switch from wood to all plastic pallet pool with embedded RFID tags. The new pallets weigh 30 percent less than typical multi-use wood pallets and are 100 percent recyclable. Systems).
Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc., will switch from wood to all plastic pallet pool with embedded RFID tags. The new pallets weigh 30 percent less than typical multi-use wood pallets and are 100 percent recyclable. Systems).
THEY'VE GOT THE JUICE!
Beyond the bulbous bottles of pomegranate juice and the green "micronutrient" drinks with trendy labels, a very pedestrian beverage is perched in nondescript plastic jugs in grocery coolers from Miami to Japan. It's citrus juice -- orange and grapefruit, mainly -- made by a Treasure Coast family in a 100-year-old former bakery in downtown Fort Pierce. "We have the ugliest jug on the shelf," said John Martinelli, executive vice president at Orchid Island Juice Co. "It works." The money the family-owned company saves on flashy packaging and marketing for its Natalie's Orchid Island Juice goes into squeezing the best-tasting citrus from around Florida, Martinelli says.
Beyond the bulbous bottles of pomegranate juice and the green "micronutrient" drinks with trendy labels, a very pedestrian beverage is perched in nondescript plastic jugs in grocery coolers from Miami to Japan. It's citrus juice -- orange and grapefruit, mainly -- made by a Treasure Coast family in a 100-year-old former bakery in downtown Fort Pierce. "We have the ugliest jug on the shelf," said John Martinelli, executive vice president at Orchid Island Juice Co. "It works." The money the family-owned company saves on flashy packaging and marketing for its Natalie's Orchid Island Juice goes into squeezing the best-tasting citrus from around Florida, Martinelli says.
New study examines trends, innovations in food-and-drink packaging
A new Business Insights report, Future Food and Drinks Packaging, examines emerging ethical, food-safety and convenience trends in food-and-drink packaging. Key issues examined include environmental packaging regulations, emerging markets and worldwide socio-demographic shifts.
A new Business Insights report, Future Food and Drinks Packaging, examines emerging ethical, food-safety and convenience trends in food-and-drink packaging. Key issues examined include environmental packaging regulations, emerging markets and worldwide socio-demographic shifts.
Coke packaging speaks to multilingual audience
Olympic-themed Coke packaging will arrive on U.S. store shelves on May 19. For the first time in the U.S., cans, bottles and packages will feature the Coca-Cola script in different languages. Languages for the cans and fridge packs include Ethiopian, Russian, Thai and Mandarin. Coke's 20-oz plastic bottles will feature labels with languages from Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Korea, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The cans and bottles also will have English versions.
Olympic-themed Coke packaging will arrive on U.S. store shelves on May 19. For the first time in the U.S., cans, bottles and packages will feature the Coca-Cola script in different languages. Languages for the cans and fridge packs include Ethiopian, Russian, Thai and Mandarin. Coke's 20-oz plastic bottles will feature labels with languages from Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Korea, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The cans and bottles also will have English versions.
Irish biscuit maker redesigns packaging
McVitie’s Digestives, a digestive biscuit in Ireland, adopts a more modern packaging design with a unified brand color across its product range. To support the product relaunch, the co. has commissioned a €250,000 television advertising campaign, produced by Aardman Animations—the team behind Wallace and Gromit.
McVitie’s Digestives, a digestive biscuit in Ireland, adopts a more modern packaging design with a unified brand color across its product range. To support the product relaunch, the co. has commissioned a €250,000 television advertising campaign, produced by Aardman Animations—the team behind Wallace and Gromit.
Canada's proposed BPA ban to apply to baby bottles only
Health Canada has announced the conclusions of its assessment of Bisphenol A (BPA), affirming the safety of many products made using BPA. The agency's proposed ban on plastics made with BPA will apply to polycarbonate baby bottles only.
Health Canada has announced the conclusions of its assessment of Bisphenol A (BPA), affirming the safety of many products made using BPA. The agency's proposed ban on plastics made with BPA will apply to polycarbonate baby bottles only.
Packaging design’s influence on product branding
According to researchers, brand packaging changes typically begin with directives from management. Designers then are charged with developing packaging to evoke the desired impressions. This new study examines whether designs developed through executive experience and intuition can generate desired responses effectively, and it aspires to help professionals involved in packaging design, execution and consumption to develop designs that achieve desired responses.
According to researchers, brand packaging changes typically begin with directives from management. Designers then are charged with developing packaging to evoke the desired impressions. This new study examines whether designs developed through executive experience and intuition can generate desired responses effectively, and it aspires to help professionals involved in packaging design, execution and consumption to develop designs that achieve desired responses.
Deep US Recession: What Would Be The Impact For Western Europe's Food And Drink Industries?
Business Monitor Intl. researchers examine the impact a severe economic downturn in the U.S .during 2008 and 2009 would have on the global food–and-drink industry. Researchers also offer forecasts for the Western European food-and-drink industries for periods up to 2012.
Business Monitor Intl. researchers examine the impact a severe economic downturn in the U.S .during 2008 and 2009 would have on the global food–and-drink industry. Researchers also offer forecasts for the Western European food-and-drink industries for periods up to 2012.
Better liquor labels; Alcohol content per serving should be listed
Support for alcohol-content-per-serving labeling grows as the Distilled Spirits Council president Peter H. Cressy states that listing the alcohol content per drink would help consumers make responsible drinking decisions.
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Support for alcohol-content-per-serving labeling grows as the Distilled Spirits Council president Peter H. Cressy states that listing the alcohol content per drink would help consumers make responsible drinking decisions.
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