European soft drinks industry calls for regulatory action to boost packaging circularity and innovation
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The European soft drinks industry argues that regulatory complexity is stifling innovation and growth, and calls for real measures to support packaging circularity. The sector contributes significantly to the European economy with 500+ plants, 1.8 million jobs, and €242 billion in value. Despite the EU prioritizing regulatory simplification, the food and drink industry—the EU's largest manufacturing sector—still awaits its own Action Plan.
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· 4 pulledJust like other sectors, the European food and drink industry continues to face a complex regulatory environment that limits innovation and growth.
We need more real measures to make it easier for businesses to operate, invest and innovate in Europe.
Strong industries drive innovation, support jobs and bring prosperity for Europe.
We produce our soft drinks in more than 500 plants across Europe. By producing locally, we support more than 1.8 million jobs and generate 242 billion eur
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