A.G Barr maintains Britvic merger radio silence
A.G Barr has not revealed any details on the progress of talks regarding its possible merger with PepsiCo bottler Britvic, as it reported H1 2012 results today.
Archives for September 23, 2012
Downsize me: Will NYC-style portion curbs help battle the bulge?
The row over Mayor Bloomberg’s controversial plan to curb sales of super-size sodas in New York City has intensified with the publication of new research debating the role that sugary drinks play in the nation’s expanding waistline.
Purac touts its lactic acid ingredient for stabilising anthocyanin colours
Purac researchers have said that the company’s natural purified lactic acid ingredient reduces the fading of natural red-purple colours from anthocyanins in acidified foods and beverages by up to 50% compared to commonly used citric acid.
Tea blends could ignite Chinese craft beer craze: analyst suggests
An influential alcoholic drinks analyst says the launch of a novel beer blended with black tea could supply the spark that ignites a craft brewing revolution in China.
Stevia sweetened Pepsi NEXT hits Australia in cola first
Pepsi NEXT has been launched in Australia, but intriguingly the drink has been formulated with stevia for this market to achieve a 30% sugar reduction, rather than the 60% effected with other sweeteners in the US.
AkzoNobel ‘disappointed’ after UK Competition Commission initial verdict
AkzoNobel has said it is ‘disappointed’ after the UK Competition Commission (CC) preliminarily ruled against a merger deal over fears it could damage competition in the sector and see prices rise.