LANXESS’ Velcorin® microbial control agent has been approved for use in water based non-alcoholic beverages and wine in Canada as of May 23, 2013.

LANXESS has developed new dosing units, Velcorin DT Touch that helps in exact dosing and distribution of Velcorin in the beverage.

Arca Continental, a Mexico-based Coca-Cola bottler, is set to expand its operations with MXN4.2bn ($342.77m investment in 2013.