Silgan CEO says Can Vision 2020 is not ‘defensive reaction’

Silgan has identified a “couple of hundred million dollars of opportunities” as part of a project aimed at reducing systems costs of canned food products from steel to store.

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Coke 2013 Super Bowl ad draws Arab-American race criticism

Several Arab-American groups have attacked Coke for a 2013 Super Bowl advert that shows an Arab walking through the desert with a camel, with some claiming that it perpetuates racist stereotypes.

Nestlé Waters enrages US shock jock Glenn Beck

Nestlé Waters North America is under fire from high-profile US shock jock Glenn Beck, who rubbished the company’s Pure Life water and its PET bottle on his radio show Monday....

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Diageo CEO bowled Cuervo ball, but hints at 'exciting' 2013 tequila entry

Diageo CEO Paul Walsh says he was ‘somewhat disappointed’ by the breakdown of talks to acquire the Jose Cuervo tequila brand, but hints his firm may make an ‘organic entry’...

Australia's labelling free-for-all

Researchers call for tooth-decay warnings on soft drinks

The latest call for advisories on Australian food labels comes from researchers at the University of Adelaide, who say that any health warnings for soft drinks should include the risk...

CCL Label ditches takeover of Scottish spirits labeler John Watson

Canadian beverage labeling giant CCL Industries has pulled out of a deal to acquire John Watson & Co., a Scottish producer of labels for Scotch whisky and other spirits.

Diageo faces struggle to make United Spirits pay: Analyst

The potential upsides in Diageo’s potential acquisition of a majority stake in India's United Spirits (USL) are clear but achieving acceptable profitability from the business may be tricky, according to...

Rexam’s first Finnish site inspired by better beer pack mix

Rexam today opened a new can manufacturing plant in Southern Finland, and claims the £68m ($107m) investment is partly inspired by a pack mix shift in beer sales from glass...

Coke and Pepsi shifting bottling assets to build brands in 2013: Rabobank analyst

The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo are looking to shift bottling assets onto strong franchise partners in order to refocus in house efforts on brand building and marketing.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Draws Advocacy Fire

Coke stresses US health ‘mission’ after AND draws advocacy fire

The Coca-Cola Company tells BeverageDaily.com it is fully committed to improving US health by partnering groups such as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), after an advocacy report claimed...

FDA: Brominated vegetable oil (BVO), is safe, so removing its interim status is ‘not a priority’

While brominated vegetable oil (BVO) has been sitting on a list of food additives “permitted on an interim basis pending further study” for decades, it is not in ‘regulatory limbo’...

South African wine industry figure attacks Guardian editor for ‘shrill shallowness’

An influential South African wine industry figure has attacked UK national newspaper The Guardian for publishing an article carrying union claims that wine farm workers were sacked ‘in truckloads’ after ending strikes...

Steviva Brands: New stevia syrup is ‘magic bullet’ beverage sweetener

Steviva Brands has launched a new stevia-based syrup blend designed to replace high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in beverages, and claims it is a no added sugar ‘magic bullet’ for...

UK report urges tax on sugary drinks to improve children’s health

The UK government should consider taxing unhealthy foods and sugary drinks in an effort to improve children’s health and combat diet-related illness, according to a new report from food and...

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Pepsi Cola Bottling Co., resolves violations with EPA

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has resolved violations with four Guam companies, including Pepsi Cola Bottling Co., for their failure to report the amount of diesel fuel and other...

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Tea-rrific cans supplied by Ball Corporation

Ball Corporation has delivered 11.5-ounce cans to AriZona for its line of teas and beverages to provide a size option to consumers.

‘Time to market’ will be future key for Indian clients: Sidel

Swiss-based PET packaging specialist Sidel has opened a dedicated packaging and tooling center in Pune, India to offer customers improved regional service and boost time to market. 

PepsiCo cuts flame retardant BVO from US Gatorade but not Mountain Dew

A 16-year-old student is claiming victory after PepsiCo announced it will remove emulsifier Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) from Gatorade in the US, but the firm says it will continue to...

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Diageo raises sorghum beer stakes with $36m investment

Diageo has agreed to a form a 50:50 joint venture with DR Mallya to take over United National Breweries' traditional sorghum beer business in South Africa, with the UK company...

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New Zealand winemakers talking tactics for China push

Recognising the newfound importance of the Chinese wine market, New Zealand’s vintners are pulling out the stops to make sure their exports have a place in Far East cellars.

Coke CEO Muhtar Kent: ‘No I don’t use Facebook, but 57m fans make me proud’

Coke CEO Muhtar Kent admits he doesn’t use Facebook, but is ‘really proud’ that his company has surpassed the 57m fan mark on Facebook.

Dr Pepper ‘stands by’ Mott’s for Tots immune support claims despite legal action

Dr Pepper Snapple Group says it ‘stands by’ immune support claims made on packaging for its Mott’s for Tots beverage brand, after a US-wide class action was launched against it...

Large scale solar food processing under investigation

Large scale solar food processing remains under-exploited, especially in hot countries, according to a study that is due to be published in the Journal of Food Science and Technology.

Danone juice JV with Chiquita dogged by ‘mismanagement’: Industry source

With rumors emerging that Danone is selling its 51% stake in its fruit juice JV with Chuiquita Brands International, one industry source told BeverageDaily.com that the French firm was likely...

Amcor Rigid Plastics expands bottle manufacturing due to demand

Amcor Rigid Plastics has invested $20m in one of its bottle manufacturing operations due to demand for beverage and pharmaceutical packaging.

‘Scrap harmful sugar quota extension plan’: EU soft drinks industry cries

European soft drinks manufacturers have slammed a European Parliament (EP) push to extend sugar quotas within the bloc until 2020, and also insist that a HFCS production cap should be...

PepsiCo outstripping Coke in UK sugar-free cola sales share?

PepsiCo is significantly ahead of Coke in terms of the share of its UK cola sales in low or no calorie versions, the latest figures sent to BeverageDaily.com suggest.

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IBWA hits back at 'factually incorrect' video attacking bottled water

After BeverageDaily.com published a story from a US pressure group this morning alleging that high US bottled water consumption had a hidden cost, we received the following response from the...

EFBW challenges video savaging $11.7bn bottled water ‘bad habit’

The European Federation of Bottled Water (EFBW) strongly denies that bottled water has hidden costs for human health and the environment, after a US pressure group urged consumers to kick...

Opponents to Bloomberg’s soda ban say it shouldn’t kick in until legal action is resolved

Lawyers for plaintiffs in the beverage and restaurant industries plan to file a formal request for an injunction to prevent Mayor Bloomberg from implementing his ban on super-size sodas until...

‘Morphing’ wine regulations scare Russian importers: Wine Intelligence

Despite signs that the Russian wine market is recovering, market players remain scared by corruption, bureaucracy and shifting regulations.

Better, stronger VB arrests decade-long decline

Victoria Bitter’s heartfelt apology last year is likely behind the beer’s turnaround in the Australian market, after the SABMiller brand showed its first quarter of growth in over 10 years...

Big boys bulk up: World’s Top 5 brewers turn screw on local players

A recent M&A wave in brewing means that ‘global giants’ AB InBev, SAB Miller, Heineken, Carlsberg and CR Snow are piling the pressure on local players, particularly in markets such...

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Bayn Europe and Barentz Group sign stevia agreement

Bayn Europe and the Barentz Group have signed a long-term cooperation agreement for the supply and distribution of Eureba-brand stevia extract blends.

Recycling of full body sleeve labels on PET is ‘critical issue’, says APR

The use of full body sleeve labels on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles has become the “number one contaminant issue” facing industry, according to the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR).

Dairy proteins will be ‘major pillar of growth’ in 2013 - Volac

Dairy proteins will be a “major pillar of growth” in 2013 as consumers seek out more convenient ways to consume protein, British dairy nutrition giant Volac has claimed.

‘Cold, wet winter’ subdues SAB Miller Chinese volumes

SAB Miller is blaming ‘exceptionally cold and wet winter weather’ for a third quarter volume decline in China, which meant lager volumes declined in its Asia Pacific business by 1% overall.

‘Warning’ strikes start, Coca-Cola Germany confirms 450 possible job losses

Coca-Cola Deutschland has confirmed to BeverageDaily.com that up to 450 jobs could be lost in Germany this year, as it faces a ‘warning’ wave of union strikes this week over...

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Sonoco raises costs to recover expenses

Sonoco is to raise the price of paperboard tubes and cores, a week after announcing it will increase the cost of uncoated recycled paperboard.

‘Blatant’ legal flaws should KO Chicago plan to ban energy drinks: Attorney

High profile US attorney Justin Prochnow tells BeverageDaily.com that a Chicago Alderman’s proposal to ban sales of energy drinks in the city contains ‘blatant misrepresentations of the law’.

Bloomberg’s super-size soda ban hearing set for tomorrow morning

Oral arguments in a lawsuit brought against New York City's health board over Mayor Bloomberg’s super-size soda ban will be heard at 10am tomorrow morning (Jan 23), the American Beverage...

Anellotech signs agreement for technology to boost yield of chemical used in PET production

Anellotech is a step closer to becoming the first commercial producer of renewable p-xylene after signing an agreement with a US university for technology which boosts yield of the chemical...

Conveyor systems offer increased efficiency, claims FleetwoodGoldcoWyard

FleetwoodGoldcoWyard has updated its mini-buffer and multi-lane conveyor systems, claiming they offer improved production line efficiency.

Monster Beverage Corporation: Alarmist DAWN report is highly misleading

Monster Beverage Corporation has blasted a recent government report on drug-related ER visits that describes energy drinks as 'dangerous', as “highly misleading”.

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SABMiller announces $86m sale of Panama juice and milk business

SABMiller announced today that its Panama subsidiary Cerveceria Nacional has agreed the sale of its milk and juice business to La Co-Operative de Productores de Leche Dos Pinos for US...

Softly does it…Coca-Cola Singapore changes business tack after competition probe

Coca-Cola Singapore Beverages (CCSB) is changing its business practices as the nation’s competition commission agreed to end a probe into allegations of restrictive provisions in soft drink supply agreements.

Majority of NEJM readers back regulation of sugary drinks

Government regulation should be part of a strategy to reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, according to the majority of respondents to a survey in the New England Journal of Medicine....

China’s Top 5 most valuable alcohol brands in 2013: From beer to baijiu

In this exclusive gallery, BeverageDaily.com explores the Top 5 Chinese alcohol brands by value, which sees the nation’s movers ‘n’ shakers reaching out to the world with baijiu, beer and...

Industry hits back at Australia’s ‘flawed’ soft-drink campaign

Just days after a massive public health campaign to tackle the overconsumption of soft drinks was launched, the initiative has already drawn its critics, with one group suggesting the campaign’s...

‘Stand and deliver’ Dick Durbin and co. tell Red Bull, Rockstar, Monster...

Three crusading US politicians are demanding that top energy drinks and shots brands such as 5-Hour Energy, Monster, Rockstar and Red Bull provide them with data on ingredients and marketing...

Big interview: Scott Lerner, founder and CEO Solixir

Solixir CEO: The secret to a successful start-up, slapping consumers in the face, and the rule of six…

If you’ve trudged around any industry trade shows recently, you’ve probably seen your fair share of prototype product concepts targeting the key ‘need states’ created by ‘modern life’: Wake up!...

Unique beverage Gizmo ‘transcends technology’: CEO

The co-founder of Gizmo Closures boldly claims that his company’s patented closure and ingredient delivery system ‘transcends’ technology, as it stands poised to enter the US market.

Analysis: POM Wonderful FTC ruling

Attorney: FTC Commissioners’ ruling on POM Wonderful is ‘truly astonishing’, ‘abusive’ and ‘unlawful’

While the headlines yesterday could be summarized as ‘FTC one, POM zero’, legal experts say the 54-page opinion from FTC Commissioners on the FTC’s false advertising case vs POM Wonderful...

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US antitrust issue could sink $20.1bn AB InBev, Grupo Modelo deal – report

Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) could walk away from its $20.1bn takeover of Grupo Modelo if US regulators insist it sell the latter’s newest bottling plant to win approval for the...

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‘Goodnight Vienna’: Heineken confirms CEE leadership move to drive growth

Heineken has confirmed to BeverageDaily.com that it will move its Central and Eastern European (CEE) leadership team from Vienna to Amsterdam this summer, to better drive regional growth.

DAWN report on energy drinks and ER visits: Correlation is not causation, but ‘something is going on here’

A new report on drug-related Emergency Room (ER) visits has raised fresh questions over the safety of energy drinks, but has been criticized by beverage makers for drawing conclusions that...

COMING TOGETHER OR FALLING APART? COKE'S ANTI-OBESITY ADVERT DIVIDES OPINION

Academic Nestle slams Coke for ‘astonishing chutzpah’ on obesity

Leading food nutrition academic Marion Nestle tells BeverageDaily.com that she considers Coke’s new anti-obesity advertising drive ‘Coming Together’ an ‘astonishing act of chutzpah’.

Dr Pepper extends TEN calorie crusade in ‘uncharted’ US soda space

Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) is extending its TEN soda platform by introducing low calorie versions of five of its top soft drinks brands this month, and insists that Dr Pepper...

SIG Combibloc steps up Brazilian investment pace

Buoyed by 60% growth in Brazil, SIG Combibloc says it has brought forward a planned, phased investment project in a Paraná state plant to produce aseptic carton packs.

Pharrell Williams: Diageo’s ‘critical and avoidable mistakes’ killed Q Qream dream

Pharrell Williams claims he created Q Qream liqueur “to celebrate the beautiful, independent and sophisticated women of today”. However, the dream went sour after partner Diageo did not keep to...

Barr Britvic job fears persist in Scotland as OFT delays competition decision

As fears in Scotland persist over possible job losses if the AG Barr/Britvic merger goes through, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) tells BeverageDaily.com that its delay in publishing a...

Energy drink sales: Pre-Christmas boost for Red Bull, while Monster loses momentum

While sales of energy drinks in US convenience stores surged in 2012, the pace of growth has been slowing, says Morgan Stanley.

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Molson Coors sees US export potential with Irish craft beer buy

Molson Coors says its purchase of the Franciscan Well craft beer brand and microbrewery is a central step in its plans to build up a strong market share in Irish...

Virun secures ‘significant’ equity stakes in beverage brands

The CEO of Californian biotech company Virun has revealed to BeverageDaily.com that his firm has sealed two novel equity deals that involve it taking significant equity stakes in beverage brands,...

Coffee leaf may produce ‘healthy’ tea and other functional products

Tea brewed from the fruit and leaves of coffee plants could be a healthier option than either tea of coffee alone, according to new research.

Affordability offers emerging market potential for PET

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has big growth prospects if manufacturers build on its potential to deliver affordability for consumers, especially in emerging markets.

Ardagh makes $1.7bn offer for Verailla North America

Ardagh Group has made an offer of US$1.7bn to buy Verailla North America (VNA) from Saint-Gobain.

Big interview: Eric Schnell, founder MetaBrand; co-founder I AM Enlightened nutrition, Healthy beverage Co (Steaz teas)

Shot in the arm: The secret to success in shots... without going head to head with 5-Hour Energy…

Want to get a slice of the action in the shots category? Build a brand with a compelling story or ‘mission’, and formulate a product that delivers a discernible effect...

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PepsiCo signs Burger King supply deal in China

PepsiCo has signed a deal that confirms it as the strategic beverage supplier for all Burger King’s (BK’s) restaurants across China, via franchise bottler Pepsi Beverage Business (PBB).

NESTLE POISED FOR CONTINUED CHINESE COFFEE DOMINANCE: ANALYST

China wakes up, smells Nestlé’s ‘unique’ coffee flavor

Nestlé’s ‘smart investment’ in Chinese whole bean coffee is likely to consolidate its market-leading position within the category there, as it stands poised to release a local product, according to...

PPEC succeeds in rule change bid for judging of package performance

The Paper Packaging industry’s Environmental Council (PPEC) of Canada has successfully lobbied to change shipping rules for wine and liquor boxes as it claims the current test discourages the use...

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Manjushree Technopack sets out growth plans

Packaging firm Manjushree Technopack aims to double sales by 2015, driven by the growth of the middle class in India, and is poised to start construction on a fourth factory.

‘That’s intralogistics’: Krones secures stake in specialist Klug

German beverage filling and packaging giant Krones has bought a 26% stake in German intralogistical supplier Klug, and says it will stop supplying such solutions through its loss-making in-house business.

Ocean Spray expands global reach with first international acquisition

Ocean Spray has made its first international acquisition with the cranberry processing business of Cran Chile, providing the cranberry giant with a strategic South American location and increased capacity.

Wine Intelligence warns exporters of wine dollar delusion in China

Wine Intelligence has warned wine exporters to China against 'seeing only dollar signs' in the world's fifth-largest wine market, and said it was important to understand Chinese consumers, not just...

‘We’ve launched world’s first probiotic coffee’: Tipton Mills

Tipton Mills claims to have launched the world’s first probiotic coffee, which uses a new probiotic developed by Ganeden Biotech, and says one serving contains 10 times as many cultures...

Energy drinks and RTD coffee are fastest growers in US vending market

Energy drinks and ready to drink coffee are the fasting growing products in the vending market - although they still represent a relatively small chunk of the market - according...

Average price per volume for energy drinks dropped 7.6% in 2012

While the price per volume of many ‘center of store’ food products rose in 2012, the average price per volume for energy drinks dropped 7.6% in 2012 vs 2011 across...

Amcor targets wine and spirit market with aluminium caps

Amcor Rigid Plastics has expanded the use of one of its aluminium closures to target the wine and spirit market.

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‘We are outperforming the US wine and spirits industry’: Constellation Brands sings Symphony IRI

Constellation Brands claims it is outperforming the US wine and spirits industry via Symphony IRI channels, due to promotional investments gaining ground at retail level.

Coca-Cola China files police claim against ‘false’ fungicide rumors

The Coca-Cola Company has confirmed that it has filed a police report in China targeting recent internet hoax rumors that its orange juice contains an illegal fungicide, and will pursue...

EFSA opens public consultation on aspartame review

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has opened a public consultation on its safety assessment of aspartame and has found no safety concern at current intake levels, following studies that...

Pepsi v. Coca-Cola: Soda heavyweights wage Facebook war

Increasingly, the Pepsi v. Coke cola fight is raging within the social media space, as well as in factories and between brands in stores. But who is delivering that Facebook...

Hot chocolate tastes better in an orange cup: study

Recent research shows that the color of beverage containers influences consumer enjoyment, with results indicating that orange and dark-cream colored cups enhanced the flavor, sweetness and aroma of hot chocolate.

Heineken winning Facebook drinks race but Smirnoff spirits rising

Dutch lager Heineken is the leading alcoholic drinks (AD) brand on Facebook but Smirnoff proved the fastest growing alcoholic drinks brands in December.

Hold the soda? Study links carbonated drinks to depression while coffee is tied to lower risk

Fizzy drinks and fruit squashes are linked to an increased risk of depression, according to new research that also suggests coffee could reduce risk.

Alcoa predicts China to drive packaging growth

Alcoa has forecasted beverage can packaging growth of 2% to 3% this year with China driving the trend and Europe remaining weak.

Dairy alternative drinks move into the mainstream

Dairy alternative drinks are moving out of the specialist health food sector and into the mainstream – and it’s not all about soy anymore, according to market research firm Innova...

POSITIVE HEALTH NEWS FOR CARBONATES

Not gettin’ far with that gastric bezoar? Grab a Coke…

Coke drinking is an effective first-line treatment to dissolve ‘gastric bezoars’ or indigestible masses that form in the stomach after foreign material accumulates there, according to a new Greek study.

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'Vomiting Larry' helped norovirus research

The Health & Safety Laboratory has created a simulated vomiting system, dubbed “Vomiting Larry”, to study the extent of contamination from Norovirus.

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Tsingtao tightens grip on central Shaanxi as AB InBev lurks

Chinese beer giant Tsingtao Brewery is set to further consolidate its leading market position in Shaanxi by significantly expanding capacity with two new breweries, while AB InBev is also rumoured...

Unipetrol develops resin to boost thermoformed rigid packaging

Unipetrol RPA has launched a resin which it claims significantly boosts the aesthetics and processing performance of thermoformed rigid packaging, such as beverage cups and yogurt pots.

Beverage firms must ‘redefine age’ to boost 2013 growth: Leatherhead Food Research

Food and beverage companies need to ‘redefine’ the concept of age in 2013 to seize specific growth opportunities presented by older consumers, according to Leatherhead Food Research.

Pernod Ricard will splash cash on global brands after €103m sale

Pernod Ricard has finalized the €103m sale of Danish akvavit brands Aalborg and Brøndums to Norway’s largest spirits producer Arcus-Gruppen following regulatory approval, and reaffirmed its focus on 14 international...

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Food shoppers are women, marketers are men: Houston, we have a problem…

It is well known that most food shoppers are women, but does the food industry get that in its marketing? Not really, says female marketing expert, author and CEO of...

UK government emphasises flexibility in health claim wording

The UK Department of Health (DoH) has issued health claims guidance that makes it clear official European Union  wordings are flexible but warns companies not to go too far.

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Rockin’ riffs that could drive the drinks biosphere in 2013: Part 2

Tune in to the second part of BeverageDaily.com’s beverage industry predictions for 2013, from interactive packaging going pop to energy drinks feeling the heat in the mosh pit.

Heineken strongly denies whispers of APB unrest and ‘stifled creativity’

Heineken strongly denies to BeverageDaily.com that the resignation of several high-profile managers from its recent $6.53bn acquisition Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) attests to unrest at the Singapore-based firm.

Couple of players: Hugh Heffner-powered Playboy sues PlayBev over energy drinks

Playboy Enterprises is suing former US licensee Play Beverages for alleged trademark infringement and claims the firm and co-defendant CirTran are ‘irreparably harming the energy drink category itself’.

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Killer chords that could rock the beverage industry in 2013: Part 1

If the beverage world were a band poised on the brink of super stardom, here are some of the killer chords and rollickin’ riffs that could shake up the scene...

Big interview: Ryan Black, founder and CEO, Sambazon

Surfing, super fruits and social justice: Sambazon and the genesis of an Amazonian super food empire

Want a dictionary definition of 'high-achiever'? Meet Ryan Black, a former NFL player and surfer who went on holiday to Brazil in his early 20s in search of waves and came...

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Graphic Packaging, Onex and Ecolab seal takeovers

Graphic Packaging, Onex Corporation and Ecolab have all completed acquisitions to boost 2013 business.

High caffeine extraction from ethyl lactate

Ethyl lactate offers an eco-friendly and efficient method of decaffeination, according to a study just published in the journal Food and Bioproducts Processing.

Eyeing new horizons in North Africa and the Middle East

Young, self-confident and increasingly wealthy populations in North Africa and the Middle East offer big opportunities for food and beverage firms – but there are risks too, according to ingredient...

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Budweiser takes Black Crown…to US drinkers

AB InBev plans to breathe new life into Budweiser by releasing a stronger version of the beer in 2013, which it claims will offer US drinkers a more distinct flavor...

Scientist salutes study showing lower satiety for fructose vs glucose drinks

Beverages high in fructose produce smaller increases in satiety hormones and associated feelings of satiety compared to drinks sweetened with the same amount of glucose, according to a new US...

Green tea trumps rivals for antioxidant and antimicrobial properties

A South Korean study evaluating the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of tea extracts found that green tea showed the highest antioxidant activity in most tests and potent antimicrobial activity.

Beverage firms can seize control of retail channels: Euromonitor

A growing number of global beverage firms will follow the example of Starbucks and FEMSA in seizing control of retail channels, to boost margins and accelerate new product development, Euromonitor...

Almendra promises to shake up stevia market with purity levels ‘unmatched in the marketplace’

A new player in the stevia supply market promising purity levels “unmatched in the market place” says it will be in a position to start supplying commercial quantities of extracts...

Formulating the next generation of energy products: Sustained energy and natural claims… without the sugar rush

Unit volumes of energy drinks were up a whopping 18.7% in 2012 - a staggering achievement given that unit sales of consumer packaged goods across all outlets slumped 0.3% over...

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Constar targets speciality markets after CSD withdrawal

Constar International is to close one site and reduce operations at another as it withdraws from the carbonated soft drinks (CSD) market.