EU scrutinises Mondelez-Douwe Egberts Master Blenders coffee deal
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation of Mondelez International’s proposed $5bn joint venture with competitor coffee firm Douwe Egberts Master Blenders 1753.
Archives for December 18, 2014
Studies raise questions over sugar, caffeine, and children's intake of energy drinks
Two new studies have suggested that many children and adolescents consuming energy drinks get too much caffeine, while suggesting the level of sugar and caffeinated drinks can lead to different metabolic effects.
Health Ingredients Europe
Top food trends for 2015: the full list
Insect proteins and fruit-sweetened confectionery are two emerging trends food manufacturers should monitor, according to a list of top 10 food trends for 2015, revealed at the Health Ingredients Europe (HiE) event.
Soft drinks linked to depressive symptoms among Chinese adults: Study
Higher consumption of soft drinks correlates with higher prevalence of depressive symptoms, according to a cross-sectional study of the Chinese adult population.
Amcor to acquire Chinese flexible packaging business for $33M
Amcor has signed an agreement to acquire Zhongshan Tian Cai Packaging Company, a Chinese flexible packaging business for $33m (RMB 211m) The purchase price represents 7.1 times EBITDA.
SurePure initiates commercial photopurification trials at Indian dairies
SurePure has initiated commercial trials of its photopurification technology with "key dairy producers" in India.
Part of brewer's 'local, sustainable' promise
Ardagh Group inks long-term bottle supply agreement with Schlafly Beer
As part of its commitment to remain local and sustainable even as its business grows, The Saint Louis Brewery has signed an exclusive, long-term bottle supply agreement with Ardagh Group.
Festive Film
Happy Holidays 2014 from William Reed Business Media!
The holidays are fast upon us, so let’s put ‘business’ to one side and get into the festive mood. To keep in the spirit of things, we’ve got a ‘gift’ for you – enjoy. Happy Holidays!
In-depth on carbonates with Euromonitor International
Want your fizz back? Get into the water aisle, go retro and hit new day parts, say experts
Carbonates will never return to the buzz of the 80s but beverage makers can inject life back into the category from side-stepping into the water aisle to bottling up retro-style or moving into new day parts, says Euromonitor International.