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Letters to The Editor

July 26, 2010: Beverage Industry corrects misinformation on energy drinks

Istock_000004661519xsmall To: Canadian Medical Association Journal The Canadian Non-Alcoholic Beverage sector is writing to you to...

July 15 Toronto Sun: Stop selling pop to kids

Istock_000004661519xsmall I would like to correct some of the errors and misinformation in the July 15...

Beverages come in a variety of shapes and sizes to meet a variety of consumer needs. We think that's a good thing.

The beverage industry provides choices through a variety of convenient packaging options that consumers enjoy, but packaging is more than just an attractive bottle or can. It protects the integrity of the product, ensures safety and long shelf life, and provides information to consumers.  

The beverage industry understands the importance of producing packaging materials in the most efficient way possible. That means using less packaging wherever possible, using recycled materials in our packages and using materials that can be recycled by consumers. We employ these same principles for not only our bottles and cans, but also for the packaging we use to protect, transport and display our beverages.