AB InBev Efes’ Russia office has decided to discontinue the production of collars – labels on the neck of the bottle – for some brands due to paper shortages from suppliers. About this RBC declaration Acting chairman of the Oraz Durdiyev company.
The “immediate” decision on collars will particularly affect “Old Melnik from a Keg”, “Crown of Siberia” and “Polar Bear” beer packs. “We are in the most serious economic uncertainty and we see new sanctions and retaliatory measures emerging every day that affect nearly every business process.”
The Brewers’ Association said they also see problems with the supply of label paper. All this happened because paper, varnish and paints became part of the fifth package of anti-Russian sanctions imposed by the European Union. However, eliminating necklaces is a temporary measure as market participants seek to find alternative paper sources.
Experts agreed that it was necessary to simplify the design, as well as eliminate collars and back tags, to save on production costs. However, European stocks of raw materials from local printing houses may be sufficient for three to four months. This period is quite enough to re-orient the Asian markets. However, they also managed to increase their prices due to high demand.
At the end of May, RTVI, citing information from an addressee familiar with production, reportedIt has announced that manufacturers of Russian juices, wines and other beverages packaged in Tetra Pak will begin to produce their products in white packaging with a minimum number of colors.