C&C ripe for acquisition, says analyst
Drinks group C&C is ripe for acquisition, according to Phil Carroll, equity analyst at Shore Capital.
Archives for May 14, 2012
Radioactive beverage snapped in 'glowing' cans
Radioactive Energy Drink has been relaunched in 16oz (473ml) cans from Rexam that glow in the dark through the use of glow-in-the-dark graphics using fluorescent inks.
Some bigger cranberry buyers want a ‘price break’ our auctions don’t provide: Ocean Spray
Some rival big brands seeking ‘price breaks’ don’t participate in Ocean Spray’s online auctions for cranberry concentrate, but converts appreciate an ‘efficient, transparent and trustworthy’ process.
EFSA backs glucose to benefit “energy-yielding metabolism”
German supplements and sports nutrition firm, Dextro Energy GmbH & Co. KG, has won an article 13.5 emerging and proprietary science claim linking glucose and energy.
Coke takes ‘natural’ mid-calorie carbonate plunge in Pepsi NEXT wake with stevia-based trials
The Coca-Cola Company is poised to test its own mid-calorie sodas in the US using Sprite and Fanta using natural sweeteners including Cargill's stevia brand, hot on the heels of PepsiCo’s mid-calorie cola launch Pepsi NEXT.
Emotions hit fever pitch as PepsiCo draws fire for Michael Jordan Gatorade advert
PepsiCo says it is ‘reviewing’ the Public Health Advocacy Institute’s letter to the US Federal Trade Commission, attacking the firm for claiming that Gatorade helped basketball star Michael Jordan win a key match whilst ill, and asking whether film had...
Alcoholic beverage brands seek social media connections as Millennials come of age
Alcoholic beverage brands increasingly are looking to connect with Millenials via social networks, as younger members of the demographic begin to celebrate their 21st birthdays.
Crown appoints new European president
Crown Holdings has announced a senior management shake-up in its European division – including the appointment of a new president for the region.
PET bottle to replace glass for Asda salad dressings
A polyethylene terephthalate (PET) manufacturer has developed a bottle for retail giant Asda which will replace current glass packaging.
Vitafoods: EU nutra space wriggles into new health claims clothes
Vitafoods celebrates its 15th birthday next week. It’ll be my 11th consecutive May visit to Geneva for the jamboree and promises to be one of the most intriguing chapters with the (partial and belated) resolution of years of ambiguity regarding health...