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Old Monk’s vow of silence sees rum brand in freefall
Is Old Monk old hat? Judging by figures released this month by Impact Databank, it seems the once omnipotent Indian rum brand is well on its way to oblivion—or ripe for a buy-out.
Archives for April 29, 2013
Food safety concerns spurs rise in antimicrobial coatings
A report by market research outfit Frost & Sullivan indicates antimicrobial food coating technologies and products are surging, thanks in large part due to concerns over increasing food safety, quality and shelf life.
Ball Corporation hit by cost pressures and lower demand in Q1
Ball Corporation said lower volume trends for standard metal packaging and poor performance of the European beverage container business affected first quarter results for 2013.
Chr Hansen expands colouring food offering
Ingredient supplier Chr. Hansen says it has stepped up efforts to support food and drink manufacturers in making the switch to the 'next generation' of natural colours by expanding its range of colouring foodstuffs.
Capri-Sun: Mexico low sugar launches depend on consumer demand
Capri-Sun says tells BeverageDaily.com it will not rule out selling a low-calorie version of the drink in its latest market – Mexico – and says such product launches depend on local consumer demands.
HOUSTON BREWERY GENERAL MANAGER INVESTIGATING CLAIMS WITH OSHA
OSHA cites AB InBev alleging ‘serious’ US safety violations
An influential US Department of Labor safety body has cited Anheuser-Busch, alleging that the firm failed to protect Houston brewery workers from exposure to carbon dioxide and other workplace hazards.
CLA-based dairy drink seeks new Las Vegas Acclaim
Wisconsin firm LiveGreat Foods is launching a rebranded version of its Clarinol CLA-fortified milk Acclaim at the forthcoming Healthy Beverage Expo in Las Vegas (June 7-9).
BRAND PROMISE EXCELLENT TASTE AND OMEGA-3 BIOAVAILABITY
Time for a Change...Cola? US firm heralds healthy cola revolution
Change Cola CEO and founder Jim Phillips predicts that his brand’s healthy Omega-3 fortified cola will shake-up the segment for good in the US following its soft launch in Q4 2013.
Bericap provides closure for tea brand
A closure from Bericap offering reliable tamper evidence has been adopted for PT ABC President’s range of ready-to-drink teas.