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SBF GB&I invests £6m in sustainability makeover for Lucozade Energy

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Lucozade producer Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) has invested £6.3m in a major packaging redesign for Lucozade Energy bottles, significantly reducing plastic use and supporting the efficient recycling of its bottles. Lucozade Energy bottles will now feature a half sleeve that covers just…

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