Poor weather conditions have led Ocean Spray to reduce its cranberry crop forecast for 2010 as it says lower yields will result in a drop of over 6 per cent of previous industry estimates.
A German company has patented its process for ‘nocturnal milk’ which it claims contains 100 times more melatonin, a hormone that helps to regulate sleep, than normal milk.
A study published in Nutrition Journal has suggested that promotion of vegetable juice could be an effective way of increasing vegetable intake among healthy adults.
SABMiller has envisaged a “Marginal Survival” scenario for 2030 whereby breweries are located on ships so beer makers can move with people and resources and away from natural or man-made catastrophes.
European trade unions at Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) are planning coordinated action on 27 October in opposition to restructuring plans that Unite claims could involve over 400 job cuts.
Coffee companies need to target younger consumers in order to boost flat sales and ensure a strong market for the beverage in the future, claims market research organization Mintel.
Suppliers and stakeholders in the stevia industry are organising to maintain standards and pursue scientific enquiry into the use of stevia sweeteners. But two trade organisations have been announced this week, with very different membership criteria...
Drink Technology India (DTI) will premier as a trade fair on 18 November in Mumbai and is the first joint venture between companies Messe München and Messe Düsseldorf who will run both their trade events under one roof.
Many children and parents mistakenly associate sugary sports drinks with a healthy lifestyle, claim researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston (UTHealth).
Ardagh Glass said the acquisition of Impress for €1.7bn is set to transform it into a major global packaging player with annual revenues of more than €3bn.
Fresh data on the UK alcohol market shows how the recession has persuaded consumers to spend less in bars and compensate by spending more at the supermarket or off license.
Research highlighting antioxidant-laden beetroot’s ability to reduce blood pressure and boost stamina are helping sales of beetroot juices in the UK, according to retailer Waitrose.
The European Federation of Bottled Water (EFBW) has published its first sustainability report highlighting progress in resource protection, packaging, water usage and energy efficiency.
A Polish sports drink maker aims to widen its share of the domestic isotonic beverage market which is said to be growing at 11 to 15 per cent annually, according to a report in the Warsaw Business Journal.
Despite a massive increase in recent years, new research from Mintel suggests that energy drinks and shots may be struggling to find new customers in the US .
A poor Russian wheat harvest and a ban on grain exports are unlikely to have a major impact on the European beer market, but could represent another setback for the home market, according to a Canadean analyst.
The Child Nutrition Act has been broadly welcomed by the food and beverage industry, following its unanimous passage through the Senate late last week.
Bitter cranberry rivals Ocean Spray Cranberries and Decas Cranberry Sales are set for another legal battle after Ocean Spray this week sued Decas for “deceptive business practices” in a Massachusetts court. Decas has vowed to fight the action.
The European Court of Justice has ended a long-running brewing dispute, defeating an attempt by Anheuser-Busch to gain exclusive rights in the EU to the Budweiser trademark.
Branding and labelling have the most impact on consumers’ buying decisions, followed by blind tasting, concludes a study that used wine tasting as a model to determine the relative influence of different cues on purchasing intent.
New research suggests that drinking alcohol can reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis - the first time such an effect has been observed in humans.
Coca-Cola is to face a lawsuit challenging the health claims on its Vitaminwater drinks, after a US federal judge denied the firm’s request to have the lawsuit dismissed.
Vietnamese soft drinks consumption has held up in the face of the global recession with growth levels higher even than neighbouring China, according to new market research.
Stevia supplier GLG Life Tech has signed a five-year deal with Sugar Australia for distribution and marketing of its stevia-derived sweeteners for the Australian and New Zealand food and beverage markets.
Ingredients supplier BENEO has conducted research into the functional beverage market in Spain which pointed to particularly strong consumer demand for products giving energy that can be scientifically substantiated.
Total fruit juice and nectar consumption in the EU dropped slightly last year as consumers reduced their spending and switched to cheaper products, according to a new report.
The European Federation of Bottled Waters (EFBW) has appointed a Nestlé Waters executive as its new president with a brief to protect the image of natural mineral and spring waters.
