Archives for September 29, 2005

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Sports drinks lead PepsiCo sales rise

By  Chris Mercer

Energy drinks push their way to the front of PepsiCo's portfolio as the Gatorade brand drives forward third quarter sales alongside more growth from diet and non-carbonated drinks, leaving fizzy cola festering on the shelf.

EU ditches drinks labelling plans

By  Chris Mercer

Plans to tighten ingredients labelling laws on alcoholic drinks have been ditched by the European Commission as part of an efficiency drive because not enough progress has been made.