Complications in LeNature’s Plant Sale and Bankruptcy Case
According to the Pittsburgh Business Times, Giant Eagle Inc.’s planned $20 million purchase of the LeNature’s Inc. plant in Latrobe, Pa., is being slowed and could be scrapped because of…
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AP: Attorneys general urge federal crackdown on energy drink claims
HARTFORD, Conn. —Attorneys general from 28 states, Guam and the District of Columbia have asked federal regulators to crack down on the makers of energy drinks containing alcohol and caffeine, accusing…
BevNET IBQ Magazine Announces Fall 2007 Issue
FREE SUBSCRIPTION >> After the amazing success of the first issue of BevNET IBQ Magazine, we are pleased to announce the second issue, Fall 2007. ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES @@img1 Featuring a…
Cadbury Drinks Unit May Go From Sale to Spinoff
Plans for a sale of the Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages unit to private investors appear to have hit a roadblock due to turmoil in the international debt market. As a…
Tata, Glaceau! Hello, AriZona?
Apparently not satisfied with making more than $600 million on Glaceau, India’s Tata Group is considering more purchases in the U.S. beverage market, according to reports in a Mumbai, India…
The Pepsi Bottling Group Realigns to Reflect Changing Marketplace
SOMERS, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Pepsi Bottling Group (NYSE: PBG) today announced that it is realigning its organization to adapt to changes in the marketplace and improve operating efficiencies. In the U.S.…
Hansen Natural Reports Record Second Quarter Sales and Profits
CORONA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hansen Natural Corporation today reported record financial results, including sharp increases in sales and profits, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007. Gross sales for…
2007 IFT Show Recap
View the 2007 IFT Photo Gallery Serving up a hefty dose of flavor to help the health go down, exhibitors at this week’s Foodsmarts IFT 2007 – the annual…
Coca-Cola Co. Names Chief Marketing And Commercial Officer
July 30th, 2007 – The Coca-Cola Co. announced the appointment of Joseph V. Tripodi to the position of chief marketing and commercial officer, reporting to President and Chief Operating Officer…
ZENITH INTERNATIONAL OPENS AMERICAS OFFICE
Leading European food and drinks industry consultancy Zenith International is to open an office in the United States. "North America is the world’s biggest market for many food and drink…
PepsiCo to put “Tap Water” sourcing on Aquafina
PepsiCo Inc. will spell out that its Aquafina bottled water is made with tap water, a concession to the growing environmental and political opposition to the bottled water industry, according…
Cadbury Drink Sale Delayed
Cadbury Schweppes PLC has extended the bidding on the sale of its beverage brands in the face of last week’s tumultuous debt market problems. The beverage and candy maker had…
PepsiCo Still on the Hunt
PepsiCo might still be interested in acquiring more beverage companies, according to CEO Indra Nooyi. After sitting still for nearly a year following its acquisitions of Naked Juice and Izze,…
Cott Reports Q2 Results
· Reported earnings per share of $0.07 · $9.1 million in restructuring and other charges for the new customer development & solutions teams and office consolidation · Gross margin of…