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Apple Sidra returns after passing hygiene checks
Oceanic Beverages Company, previously under scrutiny for water quality violations at its Pingzhen factory, has announced that its apple cider products now meet health standards set by the Taoyuan City Government’s Department of Health (DPH). This allows the company to resume sales. Earlier complaints had alleged that the beverages produced at the Pingzhen factory contained unknown sediment and did not meet water quality regulations. Following inspections in April and May, Taoyuan’s DPH ordered a suspension of three production lines, effectively shutting down the entire plant. However, Oceanic Beverages Co. has now revealed that production lines two and three have officially recommenced operations. The company has clarified that the apple cider products currently on shelves include batches from an initial trial production on Oct. 27, as well as regular production that resumed on Nov. 16.2023/12/20 13:49 -
Apple Sidra workers allege non-payment of May salaries
More than 70 factory workers at Oceanic Beverages Co. Inc., the popular beverage Apple Sidra manufacturer, have lodged complaints against the company, claiming that their May salaries have not been paid. The employees, based at the Taoyuan factory, reported the non-payment to the Taoyuan City Government, prompting an investigation by the Taoyuan City Labor Inspection Division.2023/06/14 17:11 -
Apple Sidra producer faces potential NT$200M fine
Customers of the popular Apple Sidra soda drink in Taiwan have reported discovering a white residue in the bottles, prompting concerns over product safety. As a result, operations at the Taoyuan factory of Oceanic Beverages Co., Inc., the manufacturer of Apple Sidra, have been suspended pending further investigation. The company now faces the possibility of a hefty fine of up to NT$200 million.2023/05/26 10:50