No fizz for soft drinks

This is similar to the shortage experienced over a year ago following problems at Petro SA, the sole suppliers of CO₂.

Janine van Stolk, communications manager for South African Breweries which controls Associated Beverage Industries, the major supplier of Coca Cola and other soft drinks, said there had been some impact, along with other bottlers, but it had been sporadic and relatively small.

The effect on beer will be minimal as CO₂ is a natural by-product of the brewing process.

“We have been able to offset the effect of the CO₂ supply shortages through the internal contingency plans that have been in place over the past several months,” said Van Stolk.

Source: Daily Dispatch

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