Archives for January 3, 2008

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Briefs: Heineken, Coca-Cola and US energy drinks

By  Neil Merrett

This week, Heineken goes shopping in Belarus; Coca-Cola remains tip-lipped on Honest Beverages deal; and a US energy drink brand steps up its distribution in the country.

Industry prepares to fight junk food ad watershed

By  Jess Halliday

As phase two of the UK's new rules on TV advertising of unhealthy foods targeted at children came into effect this week, the food industry is preparing to lock horns with campaigners over a 9pm watershed.

Molson Coors forms Canadian import venture

By  Neil Merrett

Molson Coors and Mexican-based brewer Grupo Modelo have formed a new joint venture to tap growing consumer appetite in Canada for imported beer brands.