The private label dilemma: To be or not to be?
Suppliers that want to jump aboard the private label surge will face a fine balancing act of co-producing for the sector and branded goods, according to Rabobank.
Archives for June 27, 2012
New technology makes acoustic waves to boost beverage flavours in US patent win
The US Patent and Trademark Office has approved a new patent for a method that claims 'significant flavor enhancement' of beverages such as Perrier and wine in taste tests, when these products are exposed to acoustic waves from a transponder immersed in...
Tests show trace alcohol levels but Coke insists it has Islamic acceptance
Despite French test results showing that Coke contains trace levels of alcohol, the company insists they occur naturally in many foods and beverages, with the drink accepted as non-alcoholic in all countries where Islam is the principle religion.
Cott Beverages hails deal to fortify private label beverages with Omega-3s
Cott Beverages has signed an exclusive contract with Oceans Omega for the supply of omega-3 emulsions for beverage use, with the former hailing an opportunity to fortify private label and control brand products with heart healthy ingredients.