A new study by Organic Monitor finds that the European organic
juices market has been expanding at over 20 per cent a year since
1998 and by the end of the year, sales of organic juices in Europe
are projected to reach €90 million.
Germany's Eckes group has announced plans to sell its alcoholic
beverage business in order to focus on its fruit juice operations,
citing increasing competition and declining margins as its main
reasons for the sale.
US fruit juice business Jamba Juice has launched a new smoothie
containing blueberries, raspberries and strawberries - a mix the
company claims offers a range of health benefits.
Arca Systems, the Swedish-based global materials handling company,
has developed an efficient and cost-effective returnable packaging
system for liquid handling.
Wimm-Bill-Dann, the Russian food and drink producer, has denied
reports in the international press that it is being eyed by Nestle,
the giant Swiss food and drink group.
