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29-Aug-2008
Concerns raised over fruit juices and meds interactions
The absorption of certain drugs may be inhibited by fruit juices, potentially wiping out their beneficial effects, suggests new research from the US.
News briefs: Foster’s and Heineken
This week, Foster’s and Heineken outline their respective financial performances and future goals as both brewers aim to shake up their global operations.
28-Aug-2008
Cott struggling in private label push
Cott, a leading supplier of private label beverages for retailers, says that its global operations continue to take a financial hit as pack resin costs and higher branded beverage sales hamper its plans.
Pharmalogica invests in high-dose omega-3 beverages
A line of high-dose, omega-3 juice drinks produced by Norwegian fish oil specialist Pharmalogica, has expanded its distribution from 200 to 1100 retail outlets in six months.
Market for superpremium juices soars in the US
Superpremium juice drinks have proved to be a dynamic part of the US beverage market showing “phenomenal growth” in just a few years, according to a new report.
27-Aug-2008
DSM shuts Chinese citric acid plant
DSM will quit its Wuxi, China-based citric acid plant after being told by the Chinese government its site is required for urban development.
‘Energy’ enters foods, confirm Mintel findings
Foods that claim to deliver energy are carving out a distinct place in the marketplace, as consumers start to look beyond energy drinks for an added boost, according to Mintel.
26-Aug-2008
High-caffeine Cocaine ok for Euro drinkers
The controversial energy drink called Cocaine, which while drug-free, contains 350 per cent more caffeine than rival brand Red Bull, this week hit UK shelves amidst criticism from politicians over the launch.
Glass and aluminium groups upbeat to meet packaging needs
Production of glass and aluminium packaging within Europe is showing a positive turnaround amidst processor concerns over economic and environmental factors, according to their respective industries associations.
25-Aug-2008
Brewer accused of eco-credential ‘green washing’
The fledgling market for environmentally friendly beer is becoming increasingly susceptible to allegations of false advertising, amidst further claims this week of corporate ‘greenwashing’ within the beverage industry.
Vanilla research demonstrates breeding potential
A study into the origin of Tahitian vanilla has provided insight into opportunities for breeding new commercial varieties of the popular spice, claim scientists.
Omega-3 reality check
The market predictions for omega-3 products are endlessly buoyant but a closer look at the state of play reveals very few omega-3 functional foods and beverages have moved beyond niche sales levels.
FSA open food contact compliance talks
A UK industry wide-consultation on meeting European guidelines for using food contact materials will take place on 12 November this year in a bid to outline the best way for stakeholders to adapt to the legal requirements.
21-Aug-2008
Danisco restructures to be "first choice": Knutzen
A decade of structural changes have helped Danisco position itself as “first choice” for customers, suppliers, business partners and employers, its chairman has said.
PET packaging proving good earner for Amcor
Australian packaging company Amcor has announced a profit after tax and before significant items (PAT) of AUS $369m (€214m) for the year ended June 2008.
News briefs: Unilever/Starbucks team up, Carlsberg buy
This week, Unilever, PepsiCo and Starbucks agree on a new licensing deal to produce ready-to-drink (RDT) tea products, Scotch whisky makers are successful in obtaining Chinese copyright measures and Carlsberg expands eastwards.
20-Aug-2008
Coors tempted into UK women’s beer market
The UK’s second biggest brewer – Coors UK – has set itself the ambitious goal of making women “love beer as much as they love shoes”.
EU-wide dietary guidelines not feasible, says EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a public consultation on its draft opinion on food-based dietary guidelines, in which it concluded that guidelines to span the whole of the EU would not be feasible.
Bottled water backlash flows on
The bottled water industry, which has enjoyed strong sales growth in recent years as a beverage perceived to offer improved health benefits, is coming under increasing criticism in North America over its alleged environmental impacts.
Draft US report reaffirms safety of BPA in food packaging
In a draft risk assessment, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has concluded that an adequate margin of safety exists for the chemical, Bisphenol A (BPA) at current levels of exposure from food contact uses.
19-Aug-2008
News briefs: Anheuser Busch, InBev, Dr Pepper Snapple
Anheuser boss August Busch is set to receive a windfall when his company is sold to InBev; but InBev has expressed dissatisfaction at its Q2 financial results. Likewise, Dr Pepper Snapple is proud of its progress, despite headwinds affecting the industry.
Frutarom on the look-out for acquisitions by end 2008
Frutarom is ready to start casting about for new acquisitions in the second half of 2008, after another strong quarter in which it reaped the benefits of the seven businesses it acquired in 2007.
18-Aug-2008
False starting in the stevia race
The Greeks have a saying that goes something like this: ‘If you’re in too much of a rush, you’ll trip up’. The food and drinks industry could well benefit from the simplistic wisdom of such traditional advice as they race to bring the natural sweetener stevia to market.
14-Aug-2008
Plant and worker safety driving cleaning chemical sales - report
Rising public awareness of the risk of foodborne illnesses due to highly publicized cases concerning ground beef and other products will spur growth in cleaning chemicals, according to a new report from Freedonia.
Wild's increased aseptic ability enables preservative-free drinks
Wild has increased its volume capacity for aseptic cold filling for its beverage flavour systems, saying that it can now meet customer requirements for preservative-free mixes even in peak season.
Brewers and emerging markets spell more sales for Novozymes
Increased use of enzymes by brewers and demand for baking enzymes in emerging markets have helped Novozymes achieve impressive sales growth in its food division in the first half of 2008.
13-Aug-2008
Soy and colours hit the science headlines in August
Natural blue pigments from oyster-friendly bacteria and red pigments from prickly pear, and concerns for men over soy consumption have been the highlights of this month's science.
Brewers powerless amidst Guinness grain price protests
The Guinness brewery in Dublin is used to dealing with large numbers of tourists on a daily basis, though was yesterday inundated with grain farmers angry over the company’s payments for their grains.
12-Aug-2008
EFSA approves noni novel tea formulation
The status of the noni plant as a novel food ingredient has been boosted this week after the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) approved the use of dried roasted leaves from the species in tea infusions.
Innocent and AG Barr let loose with juice in UK health push
Two major UK-based soft drink manufacturers have stepped up their operations in fruit Juice production amidst growing national and European demand for the products’ perceived nutritional benefits.
11-Aug-2008
SVZ plant will aid insight into fruit, veg tastes
SVZ International has opened a new pilot plant that will allow it to supply samples of fruit and vegetable ingredients in sufficient quantities for consumer testing.
Why food is the new oil
“Food is a weapon – don’t waste it.” This message, which featured on a Second World War poster issued by the US Office of War Information in 1943, is a lesson from history we would do well to heed.
Packaging testing tool can aid quality control, claims Mecmesin
Macmesin said it will be demonstrating how critical it is to test packaging and maintain quality control at the Interplas show in September.
Senomyx targets full-year sweetener sales push
Senomyx posted a 41 per cent rise in half-year sales to $9.6m, despite a second quarter drop in revenues, as it continues to collaborate with leading food and confectionery groups for ingredient innovation.
07-Aug-2008
Scientists put bergamot waste to use in juices
A study indicates that bergamot juice could be used to fortify fruit juice in place of synthetic additives, opening up a potential new use for a by-product of the essential oil industry.
Beverage groups keeping hands clean amidst ‘greenwash’ attacks
Despite recent attacks on the environmental marketing of some beverages, drink and food manufacturers remain relatively behind other sectors in the practice of misleading green claims, says a marketing expert.
EFSA to judge almost 3000 health claims by 2010
Pan-European health and nutrition claims moved a step closer to reality after 2870 claims were delivered to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for assessment by January, 2010.
News briefs: Brewer results and lightweight ales
This week, Carlsberg and Molson Coors detail their financial performances during the opening half of the year, and a leading UK retailer expands its focus on sustainable packaging.
06-Aug-2008
Packaging price hikes adding to food sector pressures
Food manufacturers are facing additional cost pressures due to the recent hikes in packaging materials, with Nampak the latest in a series of packaging firms to raise prices.
05-Aug-2008
Enzyme designed for light beer brewing efficiency
A new development in brewing enzymes can improve cost efficiency within the production of light beers to tap growing demand in the category across the globe, according to its manufacturer.
UK firm puts fruit fibres to use in flavours
Ungerer has developed an innovative range of fruit flavours that uses fruit fibres as carriers in place of maltodextrose or wheatstarch, making a natural ingredient out of a by-product that can also boost food’s fibre content.
Enhanced aseptic capper can handle larger bottles, says Krones
A redesigned aseptic capper enables the handling of larger bottles as well as improving cleanability and accessibility, claims its manufacturer.
04-Aug-2008
Superfruits disturb the five-a-day balance, warns Datamonitor
The popularity of exotic fruits has contributed to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in the UK, says Datamonitor, but the consequences of so-called superfruits muscling traditional products out of the diet could be grave.
Bringing an end to the food waste shame
Have you ever scavenged through a supermarket bin looking for your next meal? It’s a strange question to put to business readers – and most would shrink at the thought. But that’s just how the ‘freegans’ decide what’s for dinner.
Soft drink formulation: Industry braced for long-term changes
BeverageDaily.com looks at the industry response to meeting consumer and regulatory additive concerns, in the second instalment of a two-part article on emerging innovation in soft drink formulation.
01-Aug-2008
Soft drink formulation: hard work ahead
As soft drink makers face growing criticisms over the potential detrimental health impacts of some of their ingredients, BeverageDaily.com takes a look at how the industry is adapting to ever-changing market concerns in the first of a two part article.
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