Government Confirms Launch Date For Deposit Return Scheme
The government confirmed yesterday that the long-awaited deposit return scheme (DRS) will launch in England and Northern Ireland in October 2027.
Once the scheme launches,...
Circana Launches Online Market Tool For CPG Retailers And Manufacturers
Circana is strengthening its market measurement portfolio through the launch of a new tool that allows retailers and manufacturers to analyse their online performance...
Major Recall Ordered Of Soft Drinks Made At Coca-Cola Factory Over...
Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta and other soft drinks are being recalled across Europe because of safety fears, after the discovery of high levels of a...
Diageo Dismisses Speculation That It Is Planning To Sell Off Guinness...
Diageo issued a statement on Sunday saying it does not intend to sell its Guinness brand or stake in Moët Hennessy.
The move came after...
UK Food & Drink Businesses Facing Disruption From Possible US Tariffs...
IGD has published its latest Viewpoint report, which discusses the UK’s relative stability as it contends with a weak economy and new geopolitical threats...
Drinkers Warned Of Huge Hikes In Wine And Spirit Prices At...
Drinkers have been warned that the end of dry January will coincide with big jumps in the price of wine and spirits as higher...
Government Minister Hints EU Food Trade Deal Is Possible
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has hinted that the UK is open to the possibility of following EU rules for food products in order to...
ABF Held Back By Weaker Sales In The UK
Associated British Foods (ABF) saw revenue in its Grocery division increase by just 1% during the 16 weeks to 4 January, after good growth...
Food & Beverage M&A Sees A Significant Increase In Volume And...
The latest UK Food and Beverage Sector Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) report from corporate finance house Oghma Partners shows there was a significant increase in...
MPs Back Launch Of Deposit Return Scheme
Despite cost concerns raised by retailers, MPs have voted to support a proposed law to establish a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers...