Archives for October 16, 2002

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Knudsen carries the can for Carlsberg recall

Carlsberg's head of supply chain, Jette Knudsen, is to leave the group in December after a disastrous summer season which saw the company recall millions of cans of sour-tasting beer from the domestic market.

Benjys-Coffee Republic merger talks fail

Several months of talks over the acquisition of ailing UK coffee shop group Coffee Republic by sandwich bar owner Benjy's have ended in failure, leaving Benjy's still looking for a means to expand.

Draft Spanish wine law to have major effect on quality

Speakers at a recent conference on the draft wine law currently going through the Spanish parliament have stressed the beneficial effects the law is likely to have on improving quality and reducing over-production.

Pepsi Bottling to Buy Canada's Kitchener

Pepsi Bottling Group, the world's largest bottler of Pepsi-Cola drinks, said on Wednesday it plans to buy family-owned Kitchener Beverages of Ontario, further expanding its presence in Canada.