Archives for August 16, 2005

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Pepsi and co launch soft drinks school ban

By  Chris Mercer

Consumer health trends and political pressure have pushed America's soft drinks industry to ban fizzy sodas from elementary schools, and radically reduce their presence in others, in favour of juice, water and energy products.

Nestlé Waters improves as rivals multiply

By  Chris Mercer

Nestlé's bottled water sales are rising again in Europe but competition from both private labels and brands, as well as soaring plastics costs, are increasing pressure in the sector.