European bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices, Refresco Gerber has signed an agreement to acquire the bottling facility in Hamburg, Germany from food and beverage company PepsiCo in a bid to strengthen its co-bottling activities. The ...
Tags: Refresco Gerber, soft drinks, fruit juices
Indian Dairy Manufacturing Company (IDMC), a subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has opened phase II of its plastic pouch packaging film plant in Anand district in the state of Gujarat. The Rs370m ($5.46m) phase I of ...
Worldwide Dispensers of North America, a unit of DS Smith's plastics division, has launched a new front push dispenser for bag-in-box wines and other flexible packaging applications. The new Mustang front push tap is said to offer ...
The Aussie Boys behind Nexba, which recently won the 2015 Telstra Micro Business of the Year award, have launched a new line of beverages that is all-natural and 100% sugarfree. This follows on from the successful launch and market ...
Tags: ice tea, glass bottle packaging, Super Infusion labels
Health Canada is contemplating to remove fruit juices from the category of healthy dietary choices under Canada's Food Guide as juices increasingly come under the scanner for promoting obesity. The current Food Guide recommends ...
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Fruit juices made from superfoods such as cranberries and pomegranates are often considered to be a healthier option than fizzy drinks, but a study found that these juices of leading brands contain more sugar than soft drinks. It was ...
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Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages producer Thai Beverage (ThaiBev) has expanded its business with the establishment of a new venture in East Timor. The expansion forms a part of ThaiBev's strategy to invest around THB5bn ($153.2m) ...
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Girls who frequently consume sugary drinks tend to start their menstrual periods earlier than girls who do not, according to new research from Harvard Medical School in Boston. The study, published online today in Human Reproduction, one ...
What’s new in tiling? A substance that is actually very, very old. For centuries, installation of natural stone tile has been used by human beings to embellish their homes. And with good reason. This kind of tile is strikingly ...
Tags: kitchen, bathroom countertops, Construction
Rhodes Food Group has announced plans to acquire 100% stake in South African juice maker Pacmar for $14m. An agreement to this effect was signed by the companies. The acquisition is in line with Rhodes' strategy to expand its business ...
Tags: fruit juices, beverages, Agriculture
Raisio’s new Benecol partner Shefa has launched the Benecol milk in Brazil. Shefa is a major Brazilian producer of dairy products and beverages. In addition to the UHT milk now launched, Shefa aims to extend its range with other ...
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Fresh Promise Foods,a Georgia-based natural and organic health and wellness company, announced today that their wholly owned subsidiary Harvest Soul's inaugural brand, Harvest Soul Organic Chewable Juices, received permitting from the ...
Pleasant Kids, America's premier supplier of naturally balanced alkaline spring water and all natural apple juice for children, announced plans to launch its all natural apple juice. The market date is scheduled for December 15th, just in ...
Tags: balanced alkaline spring water, natural apple juice, Agriculture
A majority of UK consumers are distrustful of food and drinks products that offer a ‘magic bullet’ health solution, instead opting for ‘traditional’ health foods such as fruit and vegetables, according to new ...
Tags: Vegetables, Health Cure Products
US-based establishment Harvest Soul, a subsidiary of Fresh Promise Foods, has expanded its product range with the introduction of new chewable juices. The Harvest Soul Chewable Juices are available in various flavors such as Green Fusion ...
Tags: Harvest Soul, Chewable Juices, Food