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). Read more
Unilever is making significant investment in its brands in Russia, with a major revamp of its Baltimor ketchup range. The brand overhaul has been carried out by the Dutch and UK offices of brand development agency Anthem Worldwide. Read more
Dietary supplements containing St John's wort may interfere with birth control, antidepressants, blood thinners, and other prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Read more
Ball Corporation is the first beverage can supplier to manufacture a 568ml can (about 19.2oz) in North America. Read more
The long-awaited European Food Information Regulation has been agreed and is expected to be published in the *Official Journal* by the end of November. Read more
Feed The Children, PepsiCo and Price Rite have partnered to deliver four semi tractor-trailers full of food and essentials to help 800 families today in Hartford (US). Read more
PepsiCo has acquired Mabel, a producer of cookies, crackers and snacks in Brazil. Read more
The global market for glycerin is projected to reach £5.4bn in consumption by the year 2017, propelled by the emerging use of glycerin in various novel applications such as in the food and beverage sectors, according to a new report. Read more
Sonoco has been named to the 2011 list of North American top companies for leaders. Read more
New York Bakery Co, has confirmed UK expansion plans backed by an £11.5m infrastructural investment and £3m communications spend from Maple Leaf Bakery UK. Read more
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