EU members back BPA chemical packaging ban
EU member states have backed a proposal to ban the use of the chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) in food and…
All articles by Conor Reynolds
Conor Reynolds
Prior to joining Just Drinks as reporter in early 2022, Conor studied journalism & media production at Dublin City University, having spent eight years working in some of the best bars in the city.
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Netherlands government proposes sugar tax on drinks
The Netherlands' government has laid out five scenarios for revising its taxation of sugar in non-alcoholic beverages, which could include…
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US unions accuse PepsiCo of unfair labour practices
Five Teamsters unions in the US have filed charges of unfair labour practices charges against PepsiCo, claiming it the food…
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Family feud returns to Lifeway Foods and heads for court
Lifeway Foods’ founding family is engaged in another public dispute – this time in court – over the establishment of…
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Trade union demands Danone details Europe plans amid job fears
A trade union has called on Danone to release more details on restructuring plans said to be on the horizon…
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Nestlé exits dairy, juices in Ecuador with Grupo Gloria deal
Nestlé is to leave the dairy sector in Ecuador through a deal with Latin American food company Grupo Gloria. The…
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Unilever invests in production of Liquid IV beverage brand
Unilever is investing $80m into a US facility to boost the production capacity for the functional beverage brand Liquid IV.…
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Irish food, drink exports fall in 2023
The value of Ireland’s food and drink exports value dropped 4% in 2023 amid pressure on dairy sales. Sales of…
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Returnable packaging could slash emissions from plastic formats – research
The use of returnable packaging in the food, beverage and personal-care sectors could cut the emissions generated by single-use plastic…
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New York sues PepsiCo over Buffalo region plastic pollution
The state of New York is suing PepsiCo over the alleged impact the food and drink major’s packaging is having…