Regulator blocks Asahi's soft drink plans in Australia
Asahi’s proposed acquisition of P&N Beverages has met with opposition from Australian regulators, which are eager to maintain competition in the country’s highly concentrated soft drink market.
Archives for March 10, 2011
Cargill breakthrough puts instant into cocoa drinks
Cargill has announced a breakthrough in cocoa powder technology which enables faster and improved dispersion in cold drink mix application.
Sodium-masking technology boosts sweetness
Masking the flavor of salt offers big opportunities for products, such as sports beverages, where salt is a winning ingredient and can boost perception of sweetness, claims flavor technology company Comax Flavors.
Risk assessor finds no hormone-like activity in mineral water
The German federal risk assessor has recommended further research into hormone-like activity in natural mineral waters despite finding no cause for concern in recent tests.
Growth in South East Asia prompts Ball to invest in Vietnam
Ball has announced plans to build a new beverage can plant in Vietnam on the back of increasing demand from the growing middle class in South East Asia.
Rising commodity costs prompt Solae to raise global soy prices
Rising commodity costs are the main reason behind Solae’s decision to lift its global soy prices by between six to 10 per cent from April 1, 2011, according Reinhart Schmitt, vice president, Solae Europe.
Private label juice boom sparks consolidation push
The rise of private label fruit juice is having a big impact on the juice industry, sparking a wave of consolidation. A mooted merger between Agrana Juice Holding and Ybbstaler Fruit Austria in Europe is the latest example.