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NewsDeposit return scheme shelved until at least October 2025
The Scottish government met with representatives from industry earlier today in talks which put the final nail in the coffin of the proposed launch in March next year
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NewsGunna adds functional lemonades in aluminium bottles
The brand said it hoped the packaging innovation would be a ‘catalyst for change’ for the soft drinks sector, encouraging rivals to ditch plastic bottles
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News‘D Day for deposit return scheme’ as axe could fall in next 48 hours
First minister Humza Yousaf wrote to prime minister Rishi Sunak on Friday, giving him until the end of today to back Scotland’s plan for an “all in” system
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Comment and OpinionDash into the Limelight: feather-light fun as brand looks for the people behind the memes
It’s all to promote Dash’s new lime flavour – hence limelight
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NewsMonster booze launch looms with latest ‘beast’ trademarks
The brand has applied to register the names Beastea and Nasty Beast with the Intellectual Property Office
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NewsMilk & More to deliver and collect Coca-Cola glass bottles
The trial will allow Coca-Cola Europacific Partners to learn more about consumer understanding of refillable packaging
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NewsSoft drink suppliers pull support for 2024 Scottish DRS launch
BSDA says only sensible move now is for a UK-wide deposit return scheme to be delayed until at least October 2025
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NewsCopella revamps packaging in bid to lure younger shoppers
The redesign forms part of a wider repositioning strategy to ‘maintain Copella’s share of growth by getting more and more people to love the brand’
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NewsSweeteners ‘fine to use’ despite WHO concerns, experts insist
A recent WHO report said artificial sweeteners should not be used as part of long-term diets and could contribute to health risks
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NewsTropicana enters ambient aisle with long-life juices
Cost-of-living pressure had changed consumer shopping habits, said Tropicana, with customers turning to bulk buying
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NewsHighland Spring names Simon Oldham managing director
Oldham has worked alongside Mark Steven as joint managing director of the business for the past two years
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NewsNon-sugar sweeteners increase risk of health issues, claims WHO
WHO researchers examined data from 283 studies conducted in adults, children, pregnant women or mixed populations
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NewsCity snapshot: Britvic profit rises following pricing hikes
Robinsons owner Britvic has posted a double-digit rise in profits in the first half, as margins improved on pricing growth and a reduction of marketing spend
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NewsManufacturers stockpile gum arabic due to Sudan supply fears
The Sudan conflict is threatening supply of the key ingredient for soft drinks, sweets and cosmetics manufacturers
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NewsBritvic invests £8m in halving London factory emissions
The project is being part-funded by a £4.4m government grant from the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
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ReportsHow the fizz went out of totally tropical Lilt
The pineapple & grapefruit pop was canned in February after nearly 50 years on sale
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Category ReportWhy soft drinks brands are reaching for the stars: category report 2023
Coca-Cola has bet on limited editions in the past year, and it’s not alone. So why are soft drinks brands taking so many moonshots?
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NewsBritvic appoints Mollie Stoker as company secretary
Stoker will succeed Clare Thomas, who is leaving the business after 10 years
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ReportsWhy did BrewDog’s POP Soda fall flat?
BrewDog declared revolution in typical self-aggrandising style on launching POP Soda in 2022
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Category ReportWhat can challengers learn from Prime? Soft drinks category report 2023
Prime has racked up explosive sales thanks to its celebrity status. Does it hold any lessons for other up-and-coming drinks brands?