Archives for August 10, 2004

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Russia tightens beer ad regulations

The Russian government has introduced new laws restricting the advertisement of beer in the country. The rules for the previously unregulated market are said to go even further than EU regulations, but despite being seemingly heavy-handed analysts...

Low-carb growth slows

Confirming reports from the likes of Kellogg and Anheuser-Busch, a new survey suggests that the explosive growth rates for low-carb products may be a thing of the past - but winning back former customers will remain a difficulty for baked goods...

Heineken acquires CEBCO

Heineken has today confirmed that it has acquired 100 per cent of the Russian group Central European Brewing Company (CEBCO), giving it a controlling stakes in two of Russia's leading brewery facilities.

Enodis sees upturn as client confidence improves

Enodis, the world's largest manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment such as ovens and mixers, reported better profits but slightly worse sales due to the weak dollar, increased steel prices and difficult UK and continental European markets in...

Cerestar pushes ingredient for premium bottled beer

As growth in the premium bottled beer sector gallops ahead overall beer consumption in Europe brewers are driving innovation in the ingredients sector, encouraging firms to come up with novel solutions to tackle the market. Starch and starch...