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The 2011 FoodBev.com Awards, winners & finalists
FoodBev.com is happy to announce the finalists, runners-up and winners in the inaugural 2011 FoodBev.com Awards.
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New products & innovation
The latest and greatest new products and innovations from around the world.
Innovations
Samba99 Guarana
Samba99 has introduced the first guarana super fruit energy bar to the market: Samba99 Guarana, which is a ‘natural energy booster, sustainably sourced in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest’.
Opinion
What do you want from functional food and drink in 2012?
When it comes to functional beverages, consumers demand products that provide prolonged and balanced energy as well as mental performance enhancement.
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Troop Fuel energy drinks
Packaged exclusively in Rexam 12oz Sleek cans, Troop Fuel is available in original and sugar-free.
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Ask Italian
UK high street restaurant chain Ask Italian is releasing its new season Extra Virgin Olive Oil across 125 restaurants.
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Turkish Yoghurt from Lindahls
Swedish dairy company Lindahls is launching its Turkish-style yogurt in the UK.
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Petainer’s ‘greenest ever’ refillable bottle
Plastics packaging technology business Petainer has developed its ‘greenest ever’ refillable bottle, which uses more than 25% post-consumer ‘one-way’ recycled PET.
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San Miguel Fresca
San Miguel Fresca has been developed as a result of a partnership between Carlsberg UK and Mahou-San Miguel of Spain.
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Fit Drink now in 25cl slim can from Ball Packaging
ActivLab is marketing its Fit Drink product in Poland in beverage cans from Ball Packaging Europe.
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Honeycomb Chilli Chocolate
The South Devon Chilli Farm has extended its range of Chilli Chocolate with a new Honeycomb Chilli Chocolate. It has an RRP of £3.64.
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Dublin Airport Authority launches Plane Water
Dublin Airport Authority has launched Plane Water – its first own brand water product.
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Eastman Chemical Company to acquire Solutia
Eastman Chemical Company and Solutia have entered into a definitive agreement, under which Eastman will acquire Solutia.
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New method to detect carbendazim in orange juice
Thermo Fisher Scientific has revealed that scientists have developed and internally validated a new method for detecting residue levels of the fungicide carbendazim in oranges and orange juice.
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American confectionery brands outsell British brand in Asda
American confectionery brands Hershey’s and Reese’s have outsold established British brands in their first week on sale at ASDA in the UK.
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Ferran Adrià talks snack innovation with PepsiCo
Ferran Adrià, of the owners of the renowned restaurant, El Bulli, recently joined PepsiCo’s research and development (R&D) team in Leicester (UK) for a knowledge session on innovation.
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Premier Foods launches major £50m TV ad push
Premier Foods this week begins a concerted programme of TV advertising as part of its strategy to double marketing spend to more than £50m in 2012 to help restore growth.
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Finalists announced in the 2011 FoodBev.com Awards
The finalists of the FoodBev.com Awards 2011 will be chosen by a panel of experts this week, with the winners being announced via an online video shortly thereafter.
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Starbucks forms joint venture to open cafes across India
A 50/50 joint venture called Tata Starbucks Limited will own and operate Starbucks cafes in India.
Innovations
David Guetta Coke bottle
Coca-Cola has teamed up with French DJ and producer David Guetta to create a limited edition Club Coke, according to Popsop.
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Arrowhead Water expands 15-litre business
Arrowhead Water Products has now completed the conversion of the company’s product line from the traditional 18.9-litre (5 gallon) bottle to the new one way, bisphenol-A free, 15 litre PET bottle.
Innovations
Green by 7UP
PepsiCo Beverages Argentina has launched low-calorie Green by 7UP, sweetened with stevia and sugar.
Innovations
ChocMelts inclusions from Barry Callebaut
Barry Callebaut is launching soft melting ice cream chocolate bites called ChocMelts inclusions.
Innovations
Plant-based Vittel bottles
Nestlé Waters’ Vittel has begun using a new generation of bottle made from PET containing 30% plant-based materials – a byproduct of cane sugar processing.
Innovations
Rachel’s Pear & Plum Yogurt
Rachel’s Limited Edition Low Fat Pear & Plum Yogurt is available in Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose, Booths and Ocado from February 2012, priced at £1.59 for a 450g big pot.
Innovations
Romio premium wine launches in Morrisons
Italian wine cooperative Caviro has launched its Romio premium wine range into Morrisons stores across the UK.
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Pom Wonderful Pomegranate and Blueberry 100% Juice
Pom Wonderful has created Pom Wonderful Pomegranate and Blueberry 100% Juice.
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Alpen Apricot, Almond and Hazelnut Muesli
A new muesli product from Alpen will hit the cereal aisle on 30 January in the UK.
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Hopper Soft Brew Blackcurrant from The Juice Brewery
The Juice Brewery is adding a new Blackcurrant flavour to its brewed zero-alcohol adult soft drink range, Hopper Soft Brew.
Innovations
Select 100 co-extruded cork from Nomacorc
Nomacorc, a producer of alternative wine closures, has launched the Select 100, described as its most advanced, high-performance co-extruded cork.
Innovations
Dutch Dark cocoa powders from Cargill
The new Dutch Dark cocoa powders range from Cargill combines an intense dark colour with a smooth chocolaty taste and is available in high– and low-fat versions.
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Xyience enters agreement with distributor and design house
Xyience, maker of Xenergy, the energy drink of the UFC, has signed a distribution agreement with Eastside to be the exclusive distributor and design house for Xyience apparel in Canada.
Innovations
Pongrάcz sparkling wines
Brand Phoenix and Distell have launched two sparkling wines in the UK: Pongrάcz Rosé and Pongrάcz Brut. Available in Morrisons with an RRP of £14.99.
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BrandOpus rebrands Pipers Crisps
BrandOpus has created a new brand identity and packaging design for Pipers Crisps.
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Weetabix Golden Syrup
Weetabix Golden Syrup breakfast cereal will launch in the UK on 30 January. The new flavour sees each Weetabix biscuit baked with Golden Syrup, and contains 100% wholegrain.
Innovations
OptiSol 5000 guar replacement
Glanbia Nutritionals’ OptiSol 5000 ingredient, a technically proven replacement for guar and other gum systems, is a flaxseed-based ingredient.
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Supplement shown to reduce visible signs of ageing
Natural supplement Pycnogenol, an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, was found to improve skin hydration and elasticity in women in a clinical trial.
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TMI Group acquires Fibro System
The TMI Group of companies, a global manufacturer of testing instrumentation, has acquired FIBRO System AB, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Glanbia invests $15m in new US cheese headquarters
Irish dairy firm Glanbia will establish new corporate s for its US cheese operations in Twin Falls, Idaho at a cost of $15m (€11.6m).
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Select US Starbucks stores to offer alcohol by end of 2012
Starbucks Coffee Company plans to bring wine, beer and premium food offerings to a handful of locations in Atlanta and Southern California (US) by the end of this year.
Innovations
Kiddylicious Smoothie Melts
Kiddylicious has launched the first 100% ‘melt in your mouth’ fruit snack called Smoothie Melts, available in Strawberry and Banana and Passion Fruit, Banana and Mango varieties.
Innovations
Cadbury Dairy Milk kicks off Olympic Games campaign
To kick off the year of the London 2012 Games, Cadbury Dairy Milk is launching a limited edition pack and on-pack promotion to support Great Britain’s Olympic athletes.
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Benecol Fat Free Yogurts and Fruit Layer Yogurts
McNeil Nutritionals, the company behind Benecol, is expanding its yogurts portfolio with the launch of Fat Free Yogurts and Fruit Layer Yogurts. RRP £2.39 per pack of four.
Opinion
Is this the end of airport liquid bans?
By the end of April 2013, the frustrating ritual of dumping your bottled water, other drinks and even cosmetics and toiletries at airport security may be over.
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N2N Global launches new Quality and Food Safety Programme
N2N Global has launched its new cutting edge Quality and Food Safety Programme for restaurants and food service companies.
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Brooklyn Water Enterprises launches innovative company
At The Original Brooklyn Water Coffee Co, coffee lovers can now experience coffee made with specialty-grade, hand-picked beans from around the world that are roasted on-site daily.
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Nestlé to adapt packaging for ease of use
Nestlé is adapting the packaging of some of its products to ensure consumers of all ages can use them without difficulty.
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Merisant launches Pure Via stevia with TV ad
The first Pure Via television advertisement will be aired as part of Merisant’s significant marketing campaign to support the launch of its stevia-based sweetener in the UK.
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Warrnambool to supply new dairy brand to Coles
Coles and Warrnambool Cheese and Butter (WCB) have joined forces to create a new Australian dairy brand. The new brand, Great Ocean Road, will be sold exclusively through Coles.
Innovations
Beenies jelly beans
Food distributor Petty Wood has launched its own range of jelly beans, called Beenies. The two flavours are Hawaiian Splash and Berry Explosion.
Innovations
Füchschen Alt beer in 33cl Ball can
Ball Packaging Europe and Füchschen brewery announce the traditional Füchschen Alt beer brand to be sold in cans ready for the 2012 carnival season.