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	Access Full Stories Coffee costs soar into 2008 Coffee prices continued to rise into 2008 on the back of increased costs at the end of 2007, according to new figures from the International Coffee Organisation (ICO)... Read Lager volume gains keep SABMiller on target Sales volume growth across SABMiller's regional markets, increased pricing and a favourable exchange rate over the US dollar are helping to keep the brewer on track for its full year targets, the company said today... Read Briefs: Heineken, C&C and Foster's In the latest briefs, Heineken steps up its presence in Algeria, The C&C Group continues to be hit by a weak UK cider market, and Foster's goes brand mad by extending an exclusive deal to push Corona Extra... Read Report pinpoints functional food niche with most potential Foods and drinks developed to address the specific health needs of consumers are expected to exceed category growth in the US functional food segment, according to a new report... Read Salzgitter to buy SIG Beverages unit Leading steel firm Salzgitter is buying SIG Beverages from the Switzerland-based SIG packaging group, expanding its share of the plastic bottle market... Read
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	Related Industry News Cargill meets hydrocolloid challenges with investment Cargill is continuing its long-term investment in its hydrocolloids business with a €3m investment in its factory in Baupte, France, which is aimed at improving productivity and maintaining the highest quality... Read Glanbia offloads meat production for innovation aims Glanbia has entered into negotiations over selling its meat processing business as it looks to focus on diversifying its earnings base towards higher-value ingredients and cheese... Read Soy's cholesterol-lowering mechanism identified The cholesterol-lowering effects of soy protein may by located in the liver, suggests new research from Korea University and Nestlé Research Center that fills in the gaps in our understanding of the heart... Read EFSA gears up for health claims avalanche The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is preparing to "significantly" boost resources to deal with what may be thousands of health claims passed to it for evaluation... 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 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 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 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 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 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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