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Kraft and SodaStream enter co-​branding deal

Kraft and SodaStream have announced a strategic partnership for the manufacturing, marketing, distribution and sale of Kraft branded flavours for use with the SodaStream soda making system.

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Judging panel announced for FoodBev.com Awards

The judging panel for the inaugural FoodBev.com Awards, which will take place online, has been finalised and includes an expert panel of specialists from the food & beverage industry and beyond.

Innovations

Alkaline Water from Earth Trade Water

The Life Alkaline Water Vending machine (LV-​1000) has an adjustable pH range of up to 9.5, with high Oxygen Reduction Potential, which makes it a powerful antioxidant.

Innovations

Primo Flavourstation home beverage maker

Primo Water Corporation has launched the Primo Flavourstation, a home beverage maker that enables you to create 100% naturally flavoured beverages at the touch of a button.

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Coca-​Cola and Google showcase cashless vending

Coca-​Cola and Google teamed up last month to show off the future of cashless vending with free Cokes for thousands of people in both Times Square in New York and Union Square in San Francisco (US).

Innovations

Gastro-​Cool can dispensing cooler

New at Brau Beviale 2011 is the Gastro-​Cool can dispensing cooler, which can be adapted for varying can sizes, and comes available in two sizes: single and double.

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PPMA Show delivers a revitalised event

The processing and packaging machinery industry was showing no sign of slowing down as the UK machinery exhibition, now in its 24th year, celebrated another success.

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Coca-​Cola Freestyle launches on Facebook

To familiarise consumers with how Coca-​Cola Freestyle works, which can be found in more than 60 US markets, a new Facebook app gives Coca-​Cola Freestyle fans the chance to become online mixologists.

Innovations

Moosebreak from Aimia Foods

Aimia Foods has unveiled Moosebreak, a school-​compliant mousse dessert. Available in cases of 10x 450g resealable pouches.

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Applied Vision begins major headquarters expansion

Applied Vision is to expand the size of its Ohio headquarters in the US. This increases Applied Vision’s manufacturing capacity and makes room for growth in research and development and engineering.

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The Latin American RTD coffee market

The market for canned, bottled and carton coffees is enjoying sophisticated consumer attention. Andres Padilla looks at the South American market.

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HIG Capital acquires Next Generation Vending

HIG Capital has completed the acquisition of Next Generation Vending and Food Service. Next Generation is a provider of vending services for corporate and institutional clients in the US.

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AVA announces personal membership

The Automatic Vending Association (AVA) is now offering personal membership to people in the vending industry to help establish networks.

Opinion

40 acquisitions in July

There’s been no let-​up in the pace of acquisitions over the summer, with the BevBlog database recording 40 in July.

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Oloves launches two new flavours

Lemony Lover and Hot Chilli Mama are being launched to complement the Tasty Mediterranean and Light Hearted Vinaigrette flavours of Oloves that are already available.