Jolt Cola energy drink maker Jolt Co Inc has filed for bankruptcy protection in a Manhattan court, after a dispute with drinks can manufacturer Rexam. Read more
The race is on, as latest research from Mintel finds sales of sports and energy drinks set to hit the £1bn finishing line. After healthy growth of 51% between 2004-08, sales of sports and energy drinks continue to thrive. Read more
Milk Link, the UK’s largest cheese manufacturer and leading dairy cooperative, achieved an exceptional set of results at the British Cheese Awards, with its Llandyrnog Creamery being awarded the Dougal Campbell Trophy for 'Best Welsh Cheese'. Read more
A new Mintel report shows that, after years of mediocre sales increases, the potato chip (or crisps) market grew 22% during the economic downturn. Read more
The EBRD is supporting one of the leading Bulgarian dairy producers in its drive to optimise operations and diversify production. Read more
I came across many interesting innovations at Drinktec 2009, not least a handsome selection of some of the most eye-catching developments in packaging technology. Read more
UK-based Dairy Crest has issued a trading update ahead of announcing its interim results in November. Its key brands all showed strong growth in the six months to 30 September and milk sales to big retailers rose 10% vs the previous year. Read more
According to a new report from Datamonitor, the proliferation of health information in the mass media has produced a growing consumer fascination with health and associated lifestyle choice. 79% of UAE and Saudi consumers place greater importanc... Read more
On the occasion of World School Milk Day, celebrated on 30 September in more than 40 countries, Tetra Pak has announced its support of two additional school milk programmes – in Ecuador and Morocco – as well as the expansion of existing programm... Read more
Japanese brewery Sapporo Holdings Ltd has said it would buy a 21.65% stake in Pokka from private equity firm Advantage Partners and other investors, according to a Reuters report. Read more
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