A thirst for energy drinks is boosting Nampak's beverage can operations as consumers seem to be shunning less-sugary soft drinks in favour of cheaper energy drinks.

Speaking after the release of results for the year ended September 30, Nampak CEO Erik Smuts says its Bevcan operation in SA has noted a “significant increase in demand for energy drinks”, with virtually all of them in cans...

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