As part of a list of measures designed to finance France’s social security deficit, the Assemblée Nationale has voted for a special tax on energy drinks of €50 per hectolitre. Read more
The new Wolverhampton headquarters of water cooler service provider Angel Springs has been officially opened by the Rt Hon Pat McFadden, MP for Wolverhampton South East in the UK, together with Jay Patel, business development and investment mana... Read more
Henkel and Nordson Corporation have established a 'global alliance' on new technology development for the packaging market worldwide, to provide 'significant benefits and deliver greater value' to their customers. Read more
[AG Barr](organisation/ag-barr-plc) was recently revealed as an 'Official Supporter' of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Read more
Aesop, the brand storytelling agency, has created a film that tells the story of The Glenlivet, from its inception in 1824 to the present day. Read more
IMCD Group, a speciality chemicals and food ingredients company, has signed an agreement to acquire all activities of PT Alam Subur Tirta Kencana, a Jakarta-based food ingredients distributor. Read more
Coesia Group has signed an agreement for the acquisition of 100% of Oystar North America from Oystar Group, subject to customary antitrust approvals. Read more
[Cargill](organisation/cargill-incorporated) has reportedly been fined £35,000 after one of its employees lost three fingers in machinery at a factory in Trafford Park in the UK. Read more
Hortifrut and Vitalberry have announced a merger agreement, an operation intended to 'capture synergies and economies of scale that add value to their producers', according to an official release. Read more
This is a selection of new food products published to FoodBev.com in October 2012. See also the galleries for [September,](http://bit.ly/Ps79Td) [August](http://bit.ly/PosfBd) and [July.](http://bit.ly/OrytAa) Read more
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