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American Beverage Association president on InterBev Awards
American Beverage Association president & CEO Susan K Neely has written to ABA members recommending participation in the InterBev Awards.
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Juice
Read the latest stories related to the juice market, courtesy of FoodBev.com
Innovations
IZZE Sparkling Lemon
California based IZZE Beverage Company is celebrating its 10th anniversary by reintroducing limited edition Sparkling Lemon – in time for the summer season.
Report
Supermarket special offers not so ‘special’, says Which?
A Which? investigation into more than 700,000 supermarket prices has uncovered dodgy pricing tactics that could lead shoppers to believe they’re getting a better deal than they are.
Opinion
Private label world view
Out of 42 countries surveyed by Nielsen, the Swiss led the world of private label with a 45% retail share in 2011, as reported in France’s LSA magazine on 10 May.
Innovations
Capri Sun Super V
Kraft Foods has launched Capri Sun Super V.
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Finding innovation at Vitafoods Europe 2012
In this FoodBev.com podcast, Shaun Weston hosts a roundtable discussion with Claire Phoenix, Geoff Platt and Claire Rowan from Vitafoods Europe 2012 in Geneva.
Innovations
Joia all-natural soda
US-based Boundary Waters Brands has launched Joia, a line of carbonated drinks inspired by cocktail trends.
Opinion
Boutique café culture thriving in the UK
It was a treat for the taste buds to visit this year’s Caffè Culture show at London’s Olympia.
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Coca-Cola opens $17m production plant in Somaliland
The Coca-Cola Company has opened a new, state-of-the-art Coca-Cola bottling plant in Hargeisa City, Somaliland.
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New Leaf Brands signs distribution agreement with DNA Brands
DNA Brands has confirmed that its wholly owned subsidiary, Grass Roots Beverage, has signed a distribution agreement with New Leaf Brands, a US ready-to-drink ice tea and lemonade producer.
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Own-label overtook branded for the first time in 2011
With the economic climate remaining fraught and an ever expanding range of high quality own label ranges offered at food retailers, the influence of private label products has never been stronger.
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Judge says Pom Wonderful’s advertising is misleading
It has been reported that Pom Wonderful has been ordered to dial down its claims about the extent of the health benefits its product bestows.
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Vitafoods Europe 2012, in pictures
Various images from Vitafoods Europe 2012, which took place at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. Photos by Shaun Weston.
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Report from Vitafoods Europe 2012, day one
Claire Rowan and Shaun Weston report from the first day of Vitafoods Europe 2012 in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Vimto launches new media campaign
Vimto is launching a new summer advertising campaign which will target social networking.
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Photos from Caffè Culture 2012
Caffè Culture 2012 was attended by our very own Hannah Oakman, who took a great selection of pictures. The event showcases the best the café and hospitality sector has to offer.
Innovations
Innocent Smoothies for Kids Cherries & Strawberries
Innocent’s new Cherries & Strawberries for Kids smoothie is available from UK supermarkets. RSP is £3.05 for a multi-pack.
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Hall of Fame Beverages reveals corporate direction
Hall of Fame Beverages has placed more of its products, Grand Ma Ma’s Sweet Southern Tea & Top Dogg Male Enhancement, in the Northeast and around Southern California (US).
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New studies highlight cranberry health benefits
Recent results reported at Experimental Biology 2012 continue to build on the growing body of research on the cranberry’s key role in total body health.
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Jamba Juice forms Healthy Living Council
Jamba Juice Company healthy, active lifestyle company, has formed the Jamba Healthy Living Council established with the goal to provide consumers with practical information on health.
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Relational Investors takes stake in PepsiCo
An activist investor has taken a $600m stake in PepsiCo. The move is thought to be sparked by rumours that the company is considering splitting off its beverage and snacks businesses.
Innovations
Pago fruit juice in 330ml PET bottles
Pago’s range of fruit juice flavours is now available in a 330ml PET range.
Innovations
New Welch’s 100% Grape Juices
Welch’s 100% Pure Rosé Grape Juice and White Grape Juice are available in the chilled cabinets at Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. RSP is £2.59.
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Experts call for sugary drinks tax in the UK
Experts at Oxford University are calling for the introduction of taxes on sugary drinks as one measure that would encourage healthier diets and help tackle the obesity crisis in the UK.
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Crown Holdings to build beverage plant in Cambodia
Crown Holdings, a supplier of metal packaging products worldwide, is to build a new beverage can plant in Cambodia to meet growing demand.
Innovations
Pom Wonderful Pomegranate Juice in 8oz bottle
Pom Wonderful will now offer its 100% Pomegranate Juice in an 8oz bottle, which will be available in the US. Average retail price is $1.99.
Innovations
V8 V-Fusion Sparkling from Campbell Soup Company
In the US, V8 V-Fusion Sparkling juice drinks from Campbell Soup Company are carbonated juices that contain fruits and vegetables.
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Coca-Cola Company to test new mid-calorie drinks
It has been reported that Coca-Cola will soon test two new mid-calorie carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) under the Sprite and Fanta trademarks: ‘Sprite Select’ and ‘Fanta Select.’
Interview
Chris Lee prepares for Vitafoods Europe 2012
In this FoodBev.com podcast, Shaun Weston talks to Vitafoods portfolio director Chris Lee about this year’s European event in Geneva at the end of this month.
Report
Bottled drinks create a thirst for PET in BRIC nations
The demand for flexible packaging chemical polyethylene terephthalate (PET) witnessed growth of around 7% CAGR last decade, due to its diverse application in a wide range of new products.
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Vita Coco signs Texas Rangers’ Josh Hamilton
Vita Coco has secured a new partnership with Texas Rangers’ Josh Hamilton. Hamilton is the Rangers’ star outfielder and a four-time MLB All Star and 2010 American League MVP.
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BSDA reports on soft drinks industry success
*The 2012 UK Soft Drinks Report* reveals that the soft drinks industry grew in value by 5.1% in 2011 to reach more than £14.5bn.
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A gallery of new soft drinks, April 2012
This is a selection of new soft drinks published to FoodBev.com in April 2012.
Opinion
Soft drinks don’t make people fat – people do
The choice of soft drinks available brings pleasure to millions and the simple assumption that the sugar they contain is harmful is simply wrong.
Innovations
Vimto Chewy Bön Bons
Tangerine Confectionery is embarking on a new licensing venture with Vimto to produce and market Vimto Chewy Bön Bons.
Innovations
Chi Coconut Water
Chi Coconut Water, is now available for retailers to stock in the UK in preparation for a full consumer launch later this year.
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Provexis opens new manufacturing facility
Provexis has opened a new manufacturing facility for its Science in Sport (SiS) sports nutrition business in Lancashire, UK.
Innovations
Proganic from Melia Organic
UK based Melia Organic has launched Proganic, a range of 100% pure organic fruit juices including mulberry, fig, açaí and honeydew melon.
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Vitafoods Europe and Finished Products Expo preview
The most important global event to concentrate exclusively on nutraceuticals, raw materials, and functional food and drink ingredients, Vitafoods Europe, is set to celebrate its fifteenth anniversary.
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First Milk acquires CNP Professional
First Milk has taken another step into the premium functional food sector with the acquisition of sports nutrition company, CNP Professional.
Innovations
Bottlegreen limited edition elderflower season bottle
UK-based premium adult soft drinks manufacturer Bottlegreen Drinks has launched a limited edition bottle design to welcome the elderflower season.
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Shadow Beverages partners with GNC
Shadow Beverages GNC Holdings have joined forces to launch a new nutritional, ready-to-drink GNC beverage line now available in the US.
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Five Valleys Cordials secures UK listing
Five Valleys Cordials has won a listing with fine food national wholesaler Cotswold Fayre.
Innovations
Sunpride Grape, Raspberry & Guava Juice Drink
The Gerber Juice Company has added Sunpride Grape, Raspberry & Guava Juice Drink in the UK in a 1-litre carton.
Innovations
Pressade le bio
French organic fruit juice manufacturer Pressade has added ‘le bio’ – three new 100% fruit juices without sugar, packed in 1 litre recyclable PET bottles.
Innovations
Morinda Bioactives releases Thrive Adaptogenics Max
Morinda Bioactives (formerly Tahitian Noni International) has released a new line of products called Thrive Adaptogenics.
Innovations
Tropicana Trop50 adds tea
PepsiCo’s Tropicana has extended its Trop50 range with the addition of Trop50 Juice with Tea.
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Jamba acquires intellectual property from Nestlé
Jamba is finalising an agreement with Nestlé to acquire the product formulation and intellectual property for the Jamba All-Natural Energy Drink.
Opinion
The weighty issue of sugar consumption
People in the UK are significantly misjudging the amount of sugar in popular drinks, according to research revealed by the University of Glasgow, particularly those perceived as ‘healthy’ options.
Innovations
Belvoir Elderflower Still
Belvoir Elderflower Still is the first non-fizzy ready-to-drink elderflower product that Belvoir has produced.