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	Access Full Stories Nutrition key to turnaround for kids' drinks - report Sales of children's beverages in the US declined by four per cent last year to $4.6bn over the same period in 2006, as concerns over obesity and child health increasingly shape the market, research has found... Read Irn Bru maker thinks functional for purchase plan Soft drink maker AG Barr is to expand into the burgeoning market for functional beverages and waters with the acquisition of the Vitsmart and Vitaminsmart labels from Chartered Brands... Read Sustainable manufacturers reaping consumer rewards US consumers are becoming increasingly concerned over social and environmental implications when choosing packaged food and beverage brands, according to a new report by Information Resources, Inc (IRI)... Read Avery Dennison expands self-adhesive wine labelling Dutch group Avery Dennison is expanding its range of self-adhesive labelling for the wine sector, offering new products that cut down on waste and increase efficiency... Read S&N rejects improved Carlsberg and Heineken bid The board of brewer Scottish & Newcastle has today rejected yet another attempt by Carlsberg and Heineken to jointly acquire its operations with an improved 780 pence per share bid, though it may yet be forced... Read
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	Related Industry News Industry postpones infant nutrition rules A high court judge has suspended the implementation of new rules on infant nutrition in the UK after a legal challenge was made by the Infant and Dietetic Foods Association (IDFA)... Read Wine waste extract to be used in functional foods Work is underway to see New Zealand Extract's Vinanza Gold added to a host of functional foods, including cereal products, health bars and even chewing gum... Read UK to test vitamins on inmate behaviour A pilot program to test the effects of vitamin and mineral supplements on inmates at UK young offenders' institutes will be carried out to see if adequate nutrition helps curb violent behaviour... Read Agrana restructure enables revenue increase Austria-based Agrana announced a revenue increase of 3 per cent in its first three quarters, overcoming the challenges of sugar restrictions and weather-induced crop failures... Read Weekly comment How natural is 'natural'? Products claiming to be 'natural' are flooding onto the marketplace, but the refusal by regulators to provide a formal definition of the term will ultimately lead to confusion for consumers and a legal headache for manufacturers. Read Previous Headlines Four-way x-ray designed for packaging A recent development in x-ray detection for packaging leaves no place for contaminants to hide, whether in glass, metal and even stone or bone, according to its manufacturer... Read Superfruit taste, health will over-ride sourcing worries The superfruits trend is set to endure for the long term, according to a Datamonitor analyst, as consumers will prioritise their own health over environmental concerns like food miles and carbon footprint... Read Western innovation drives ready to drink coffee growth Rising demand for ready to drink (RTD) coffee in both Western Europe and North America is expected to drive global growth in the market as the industry meets consumer demands for taste and functionality, new research... Read Briefs: Anheuser Busch, San Miguel and Rexam In the latest briefs, Anheuser Busch continues to profit from its increasing focus on export brands; not to be outdone San Miguel also continues to enact cost savings in South China; and Rexam hits Russia... Read S&N detail joint venture arbitration ambitions As the deadline ticks down for brewer Carlsberg to acquire joint venture partner Scottish & Newcastle, both companies are going for the jugular in a battle that may significantly shake up the status quo of... Read Technical / White Papers, Case studies, Web casts Soluble flavonoids as functional ingredients for beverages - Technical / White Paper Product Innovation Alerts - Free of Charge Indicate your research interests and receive alerts on relevant products and market innovations Ingredients and additives Packaging equipment and materials Processing equipment & plant design

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