Coke inks Aujan deal to catch MENA consumption wave
The Coca-Cola Company says its agreement to acquire around 50 per cent of Middle Eastern beverage firm Aujan Industries will boost the latter’s regional sales and those of soft drink Vimto.
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UK food packaging firm hit with health and safety fines
A UK-based food packaging company has been ordered to pay nearly £80,000 in fines and charges after a worker broke his back in a fall from a roof, health and safety authorities have announced.
Euro-Colombian juice brand builds UK base
Innovative Euro-Colombian juice brand Juna has told BeverageDaily.com it is expanding fairly rapidly in London after launching in October, having just secured new listings at Selfridges and sandwich shop chain Birleys.
‘Consumer friendly’ juice labelling rules approved by EU Parliament
The European Parliament (EP) has approved new labeling rules for fruit juices and nectars that it says aim to prevent ‘potentially misleading’ names for mixed juices and ‘no added sugar’ claims.
New research boosts case for caffeine in sports performance
The addition of caffeine to carbohydrate could help to boost athletes’ performance of skilled tasks in addition to boosting endurance, according to UK researchers.