Australian brewer Foster's has posted 4.7 per cent increase in
sales to AUS$4.5bn (€2.6bn) for the full fiscal year as it
continues to expand its operations outside of its core beer brands.
Cranberry giant Ocean Spray is again expanding its processing
capacity in an effort to catch up with soaring global demand for
products containing sweetened dried cranberries.
That all-important coffee boost sought by about 70 per cent of the
UK population may be becoming a bit of a drag, with coffee related
illnesses having doubled during the last four years, according to
new figures released this week.
A link between the aspartame and formaldehyde by an organic group
has been dismissed as scaremongering in a statement issued by the
New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) this week.
A new range of labels are beneficial for the pocket as well as the
environment, its UK supplier claims, as they don't need the paper
traditionally used for lining.
Dutch brewer Royal Grolsch hopes it can extend its in Australia's
burgeoning imported beer market through a new distribution
partnership in the country.
Global drinks company Anheuser-Busch has launched a new line of
bottled water that will be marketed as an integral part of any skin
care regime in a bid to make a side-step into the ever-growing skin
care market.
Heat-shrink labels with integrated holograms will help the wine and
spirits industry in the fight against counterfeiting and forgery,
the manufacturers claim.
Consumer watchdog Which? has launched a new campaign to oust
cartoon characters from unhealthy snack advertising, claiming that
superheros are being exploited to encourage kids to clamour for
foods that are high in fat, sugar and...
Purac has invested in new lactides that will potentially provide
the food, pharma and cosmetics industries with cheaper and more
effective bioplastic packaging, the company announced yesterday.
The market for carbonated soft drinks in India has
plummeted by about five per cent for a second year in the
row as consumers in the country embrace non-carbonated
alternatives, new research has found.
A new clinical study provided evidence that green tea catechins can
stimulate production of cancer-protective enzymes in people with
low natural levels - the first to demonstrate this effect in
humans, say researchers.
Consumers are bombarded with an overload of nutritional advice and
product marketing - be it from magazines, television shows, and
product advertising - and without a degree in nutritional science,
it's a wonder they can make...
A new food container is made of recycled polyethylene terephthalate
(PET), providing manufacturers with the opportunity to present
themselves as "environmentally-friendly".
Emerging markets in Europe and Asia continue to boost the global
profitability of Coca-Cola's brands as two of its regional bottlers
yesterday posted optimistic growth expectations for the fiscal
year.
San Miguel's first half profits have taken a hit as it continues
to diversify its operations into mining and power to offset
uncertainty's in its core food and beverage brands.
Private investment firm Lion Capital yesterday became the
latest foreign firm to enter the burgeoning Russian fruit juice
market through the acquisition of local manufacturer Nidan.
The global market for drinks packaged in compostable bottles will
reach €23m ($32m) in 2007, according to Zenith international, but
only if the necessary infrastructure is put in place.
Eastern Europe continues to boost the fortunes of brewer Scottish
& Newcastle, driving comparable sales growth of 7.8 per cent to
£2.1bn (€3bn) for the first half of the year as the company moved
to offset increased input and...
Drinking more than three cups of coffee a day may decrease a
woman's rate of cognitive decline associated with age, but offers
no such benefits for men, suggests a study.
SABMiller today revealed it is to expand its presence within the
high growth beer markets of Eastern Europe with the acquisition of
Polish brewer Browar Belgia for about €65m.
Coca-Cola's German bottlers yesterday agreed to consolidate their
operations under a single company to better tap the growing
potential of its brands in the country.
Cadbury Schweppes today announced in its first-half fiscal
results that it may opt to split from its American
beverages business in place of selling it, should the
debt market fail to stabilise.
Spirits group Bacardi yesterday announced a $250m (€183m)
investment into production of its Scotch whisky brands amidst
increasing global demand for the drink.
Danone yesterday announced a major restructuring of its senior
management as it continues to refocus its operations towards being
a leading player in health and nutrition.
SABMiller enjoyed a strong start to its fiscal year, with
organic sales volumes of its lager brands up 13 per cent in the
quarter ended 30 June the company said today.
Coca-Cola's Latin American arm posted a 7.4 per cent rise in
sales to €2.3bn during the second quarter of the year, as
its soft drinks brands led across-the-board revenue
growth.
A green tea extract has been launched by Danisco as a food
ingredient, reinforcing the perceived benefits of the antioxidant
and its "consumer friendly" appeal.
Coca-Cola Enterprises posted a four per cent increase in sales
to $5.6bn (€4bn) for its second quarter as it continues
to restructure its operations amidst changing consumer demand in
the soft drinks market.
Cured meat products are appearing on the market as 'naturally
cured', 'no nitrite added', 'without added nitrite' or even
'nitrite free' to promote a health image to consumers.
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The sale of Cadbury Schweppes' US beverage division has been
setback by unfavorable market conditions that could undervalue the
operations, the company said today.
Anheuser-Busch lifted net sales by 6.1 per cent to $4.5bn (€3.2bn)
during the second fiscal quarter, led by strong growth particularly
in its US beer operations.
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has cut down on the amount of water it
uses by six per cent and has put measures in place that will reduce
the energy used for lighting by half.
Diageo's Guinness brand received a boost yesterday as its attempt
to go green paid off amidst growing uncertainty over the future of
the beverage and its famous Dublin-based production plant.
San Miguel Corporation (SMC), Southeast Asia's largest food and
drinks manufacturer yesterday announced plans to diversify into
mining, power, infrastructure and property to boost growth.
Healthy, environmentally friendly and delivered in a minimum time
period - a new water vending machine uses radio frequency
identification (RFID) to hit all the market trends.
Nestle today refused to confirm reports that they had turned down a
merger with PepsiCo last spring, a deal that would have created one
of the largest and most powerful food and beverage companies in the
world.
The European Food Safety Authority's review of additive safety
could have a bigger effect on the ingredients industry than the
ejection of certain colours and flavours with a suspect safety
record. It could give the natural ingredients...