Drinks could go up in price by 50p under new return scheme, industry says
Shoppers could face higher drink prices and reduced choice under a new recycling scheme, industry leaders say.
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"Higher prices or lower choice, neither of those is a good outcome for consumers."
— Andy Bagnall , Executive
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— William Watkins , Executive
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Shoppers could face higher drink prices and reduced choice under a new recycling scheme, industry leaders say.
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