Coca-Cola's bottling franchise Nairobi Bottlers has unveiled a new KES1.2bn ($14m) preform manufacturing plant at Kangundo Road in Kenya. Aimed at addressing the increasing demand for plastic bottled products, the facility will take the ...
Irn Bru maker AG Barr is remaining tight-lipped about press reports that it is preparing a £1bn bid for Glaxo Smith Kline’s iconic drink brands Ribena and Lucozade, in the wake of its failed merger bid with Britvic. He ...
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National Beverage Corp (NBC), a Florida-based developer, manufacturer, and distributor focused on flavored soft drinks, has reported net sales of $662m for fiscal year (FY) ended 27 April 2013, an increase of 5%, compared to net sales of ...
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Soft drinks firm Britvic has signalled its willingness to either renegotiate the terms of its merger with business rival AG Barr or abandon the deal, after the Competition Commission issued a final approval today (July 9) Britvic is ...
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The new beverage line is under licence from the Extreme Sports Company and is targeted towards thrill-seekers and dreamers that love participating in and watching extreme sport, with two initial offerings – Extreme Sport and Extreme ...
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), in conjunction with the soft drinks industry, trade associations and WRAP, has launched Soft Drinks Sustainability Roadmap (SDSR). The initiative was launched by Food ...
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Vimto manufacturer Nichols is poised for UK growth despite cutting its promotional strategy, according to City analyst Panmure Gordon. Nichols' strategy of reducing UK promotional activity appears to be paying off, said Panmure Gordon ...
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Flavored milk consumption will grow at more than double the rate of white milk globally between 2012 and 2015, according to new research from Tetra Pak. Health conscious consumers turning to nutrient-rich milk products, particularly in ...
If you like sparkling water or homemade soft drinks flavored with syrup, the Samsung RF31FMESBSR four-door refrigerator might deserve a spot in your kitchen. The $3,900 French-door bottom-freezer is the first of its kind to feature a ...
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Soft drink brand Zeo has unveiled three new variants and has turned to Blue Marlin to create the packaging The brand’s owner Freedrinks launched carbonated product, Zeo, last summer and has now expanded with three new variants ...
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Getting a good night's sleep when it's hot and sticky can be a challenge, especially if you don't have air conditioning. And your mattress matters. In Consumer Reports mattress tests, we found that some mattresses are more breathable than ...
McDonald's, US-based fast food restaurant chain, has introduced three new flavors of Quarter Pounder Burger – made with 100% beef. This move comes as part of the company's efforts to evolve its menu with more food and beverage ...
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Irn-Bru manufacturer AG Barr is still committed to a merger with Britvic, according to its latest financial statement covering the 15 weeks from January 27 to May 12. AG Barr 'outperformed a sluggish market' said Panmure Gordon The ...
ZEO, an innovative soft drink experience from Freedrinks Ltd., is expanding its offering with three new variants, aptly called Burst, Crush, and Zest. Global branding and design agency Blue Marlin has created packaging for the new range ...
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Soft drinks firm Britvic is to close two factories and a warehouse, placing up to 400 jobs in jeopardy, in a bid to slash costs by £30M by 2016. Britvic's plans to cut 400 jobs with the closure of two factories and a warehouse are ...
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