93 liters of sugary soft drinks per capita were produced in 2023 in Germany

Cola and lemonade dominate the market

11-Jul-2024 - Sugary soft drinks are also popular in Germany as a thirst quencher, especially on hot days. 7.76 billion liters of such soft drinks such as cola, lemonade, juice spritzers or energy drinks were produced in Germany in 2023. That was around 93 liters per capita, according to the Federal ...

Enjoy cocktails without a care in the world

Nationwide monitoring program shows: Compliance with kitchen hygiene is also essential in the production of ice cubes in catering establishments.

11-Jun-2024 - Ice cubes or crushed ice are an integral part of the list of ingredients in soft drinks or cocktails. As a foodstuff, ice must be microbiologically safe. Many catering establishments produce it themselves in ice cube makers. The importance of perfect hygiene in the production process is shown by ...

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners collaborates with Sidel to successfully transition to tethered caps and lighter bottle

21-Jun-2023 - When Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) took the decision to introduce tethered caps for its PET bottles to boost collection and recycling and prevent litter, Sidel utilised its expertise in this field to support CCEP with the transition. Required to implement the changes by July 2024 in line ...

Non-alcoholic drinks brands are sparkling as the world looks to post-COVID future

Monster, Lipton, and Gatorade are fastest growing brands in ranking this year

15-Aug-2022 - Coca-Cola is the most valuable brand globally in the non-alcoholic drinks sector at US$35.4 billion Coca-Cola (brand value up 7% to US$35.4 billion) is the world’s most valuable brand in the non-alcoholic drinks sector, according to a new report from leading brand valuation consultancy, Brand ...

Amai Proteins voted Global Winner at the 2022 Extreme Tech Challenge Competition

100% protein sweetener that reduces sugar in Food & Beverages by up to 70%

30-Jun-2022 - Amai Proteins, an Israeli start-up developer of novel designer proteins that answer the needs of consumers and industry, is the Global Winner of the 2022 XTC competition. Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) is the world's largest start-up competition for purpose-driven companies. Over 2000+ start-ups ...

Are ultra-processed foods harmful? Experts weigh the evidence

In new papers and a live debate, leading scientists present arguments for and against incorporating the concept of ultra-processed foods into dietary guidelines

08-Jun-2022 - Dietary guidelines form the basis for nutrition advice and regulations around the world. While there is strong scientific consensus around most existing guidelines, one question has recently stirred debate: Should consumers be warned to avoid ultra-processed foods? Two papers published today in ...

Carlsberg wins award for World’s Most Water Efficient Brewery

23-May-2022 - The water recycling plant at Fredericia Brewery in Denmark shows that it is possible to dramatically cut the amount of water needed to produce our beer. Yesterday, the plant won the prestigious Global Water Awards as Industrial Project of the Year. Developed through collaboration with the ...

Transport for London’s junk food advertising restrictions linked to reductions in high fat, salt and sugar product purchases

Policy estimated to have contributed to a 1,000 calorie decrease in energy from unhealthy purchases in consumers' weekly shopping.

21-Feb-2022 - Restricting the outdoor advertising of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) foods and drinks across the Transport for London (TfL) network is estimated to have significantly decreased the average amount of calories purchased by households every week from these products, according to new research in ...

Carbonated soft drinks and their ‘brain boost’ potential

14-Feb-2022 - The fizzy and thirst-quenching appeal of carbonated soft drinks can be irresistible for many, yet their functional health claims are underutilized. The success ofOlipop, a prebiotic soda in the US, shows that a functional health claim can work in the carbonated soft drink category. Here, we ...

Refresco completes strategic acquisition of HANSA-HEEMANN, a major mineral water and CSD company in Germany

02-Feb-2022 - Refresco, a global independent beverage solutions provider for A-brands and retailers in Europe and North America, announces today it has completed the acquisition of HANSA-HEEMANN, following the receipt of regulatory approval from competition authorities.On July 8, 2021, Refresco announced that ...