After more than a decade of rapid growth, the UK branded coffee shop market is defying all previous expectations with a current growth rate 7-8 times that of the British economy, according to a new report. Read more
[The Coca-Cola Company](https://www.foodbev.com/organisation/the-coca-cola-company) and Select Milk Producers, (Select) have announced the acquisition of equity stakes in the newly-created Fair Oaks Farms Brands. Read more
RiceBran Technologies, an expert in the production and marketing of value added products derived from rice bran, and Prozyn BioSolutions, a company based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, have announced a non-exclusive distribution agreement. Read more
The eurozone crisis has significantly impacted the Champagne market, which has seen worldwide year on year shipments down 6.5% in the first half of 2012, according to figures. Read more
The Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) is warning consumers that they could face a price hike of nearly £17 for their drinks shop in future, if the UK government presses ahead with its plans for minimum unit pricing of alcohol. Read more
Nisa Retail, the company which provides products in UK convenience stores, is launching a brand new TV advert on Boxing Day and has 30,000 toy dogs to giveaway to customers throughout the UK. Read more
Wat-Aah!, a line of functional water for kids and teens, is now available in Stop & Shop, Giant-Landover and Giant-Carlisle - the subsidiaries of Ahold USA, one of the US's largest supermarket chains. Read more
Red Robin International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, has closed on a new $225m credit agreement. Read more
Caribou Coffee Company and the Joh A Benckiser Group (JAB) have signed a definitive merger agreement under which an affiliate of JAB will acquire Caribou for $16 per share in cash, or a total of approximately $340m. Read more
Chobani has opened its new Greek Yogurt plant in Twin Falls, Idaho (US), which is twice the size of the world’s next largest yogurt plant, according to the company. Read more
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