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04 Jul Youth drinking – 20 years on since the launch of the alcopop

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An Australian farmer who found a use for some leftover lemons launched the alcopop industry 20 years ago – a boon for the alcoholic drinks industry but a cause for consternation and controversy over how it has influenced youthful drinking.

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03 Jul Trends in production, bottling and packaging

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What technology trends will determine the production, bottling and packaging of beverages and liquid food of all types in the coming years? And what does that mean for the beverage manufacturers and bottlers? Some answers from exhibitors at the upcoming drinktec 2013 expo, Munich, September...

28 Jun Dairy Innovation Awards 2013 winners and finalists

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The finalists and winners in the Dairy Innovation Awards 2013 – sponsored by Sidel – were announced on 19 June at a special gala dinner during the 7th Global Dairy Congress in Lucerne, Switzerland.

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28 Jun Coca-Cola’s first stevia Coke launches in Argentina

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Coca-Cola has announced the launch of a mid-calorie variety of its iconic soda in Argentina, sweetened with a mix of sugar and stevia. Called Coca-Cola Life, it will have half the calories of regular Coca-Cola.

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27 Jun Wine-tasting: it’s junk science

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Many experiments have shown that people can't tell plonk from grand cru. Now one US winemaker has proven that even experts can't judge wine accurately. What's the science behind the taste?

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21 Jun AMA declares obesity a disease

Posted at 11:05h in Health & Nutrition by Brenda 0 Comments

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The move by the American Medical Association board means that one-third of adults and 17% of children in the US – 78 million American adults and 12 million children – have a medical condition that requires treatment.

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20 Jun US: Mars Drinks launches functional coffee

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Mars Drinks, a business unit of Mars Incorporated, has released Steel Horse Coffee, which it calls "the first and only office-focused beverage powered by pure, robust coffee and circulation-supporting cocoa flavanols".

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20 Jun Frappuccino quantified: Starbucks to add calorie counts

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There are 670 calories in a venti Double Chocolaty Chip Frappuccino Blended Crème. The multibillion-dollar coffeehouse chain just announced that it will add calorie counts to US menus, staying a step ahead of the FDA.

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19 Jun The cork fights back – new generation screw cork unveiled

Posted at 10:35h in Top International Stories by Brenda 0 Comments

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The wine cork could be set for a return to the mass market with the launch of a twistable and re-sealable version that does away with the corkscrew. [Click pic to enlarge]

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13 Jun Mondelez serves Nestlé a single-serve coffee challenge in Europe

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Mondelez International is upping its investment in Europe's premium, single-serve coffee sector and even stepping onto big Nestlé turf, announcing this week that it's launching a new range of Nespresso-compatible espresso capsules, while continuing to boost investment in its own Tassimo multi-beverage product.

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13 Jun Coconut creates a tropical storm in the food and drink markets

Posted at 10:29h in Drinks Trends by Brenda 0 Comments

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According to new research from Mintel, coconut water has been the surprise toast of the beverage industry in recent years. Indeed the number of product introductions more than quintupled (+540%) in the past five years (2008/2012) and products containing it have been taking off on...

13 Jun The rise of protein drinks for ordinary people

Posted at 10:26h in Drinks Trends by Brenda 0 Comments

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Protein products are increasingly being marketed in supermarkets to ordinary people. Do they serve any real purpose for non-athletes? The "sport-related" protein product sector is booming. It's estimated that the world will be chewing and gulping down £8bn a year of drinks, bars and other...

12 Jun Little to cheer in government’s plan to ban alcohol advertising

Posted at 15:07h in Clampdown on Liquor by Brenda 0 Comments

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Government’s plan to ban alcohol advertising, sponsorship and promotion is back in the news this week, with consultancy Econometrix reporting it will cost the economy almost 12 000 jobs and cut R7.4bn from South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP).

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07 Jun Smoking alcohol: The dangerous way to get drunk

Posted at 16:44h in Health & Nutrition by Brenda 0 Comments

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To get drunk, people are endlessly creative. But, in the US, the growing appearance of an unusual form of drinking, known as “smoking” alcohol, has doctors concerned.

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07 Jun Tetra Pak Dairy Index shows flavoured milk will spur dairy industry growth

Posted at 10:27h in Drinks Trends by Brenda 0 Comments

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New research from Tetra Pak forecasts that flavoured milk consumption will grow at more than double the rate of white milk globally between 2012 and 2015.

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06 Jun New evidence that rooibos can protect and support the liver

Posted at 16:42h in Health & Nutrition by Brenda 0 Comments

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A recent study at the Oxidative Stress Research Centre, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), has proven the ability of rooibos to improve liver function and protect the liver against oxidative damage.

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06 Jun Red Bull tries another daredevil jump, from Everest

Posted at 12:49h in Latest SA Drinks News by Brenda 0 Comments

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The last time Red Bull funded a record-breaking jump, it went over pretty well. "Stratos," the video account of Felix Baumgartner's jump from the edge of space, is the No 4 branded video of all time, according to Visible Measures. The campaign has received 194 million...

05 Jun The story of PET bottle collection in SA

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In celebrating World Environment Day today [5 June], PETCO (PET Plastic Recycling SA) has launched its moving story of PET bottle collection in this country - showing how the collection of plastic soft drink bottles, for recycling, is changing the lives of many. This is...

05 Jun UK: Pioneering fresh whey protein drink

Posted at 12:46h in Dairy by Brenda 0 Comments

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A whey drink aimed at mainstream consumers as well as sportspeople has been launched by UK dairy ingredients company Volac. The new high protein, low fat dairy drink – Upbeat – is made from fresh liquid whey protein concentrate and real fruit, and is a...

04 Jul Youth drinking – 20 years on since the launch of the alcopop

03 Jul Trends in production, bottling and packaging

28 Jun Dairy Innovation Awards 2013 winners and finalists

28 Jun Coca-Cola’s first stevia Coke launches in Argentina

27 Jun Wine-tasting: it’s junk science

21 Jun AMA declares obesity a disease

20 Jun US: Mars Drinks launches functional coffee

20 Jun Frappuccino quantified: Starbucks to add calorie counts

19 Jun The cork fights back – new generation screw cork unveiled

13 Jun Mondelez serves Nestlé a single-serve coffee challenge in Europe

13 Jun Coke’s ‘sharing’ advertising campaign a worldwide success

13 Jun Coconut creates a tropical storm in the food and drink markets

13 Jun The rise of protein drinks for ordinary people

12 Jun Little to cheer in government’s plan to ban alcohol advertising

07 Jun Smoking alcohol: The dangerous way to get drunk

07 Jun Tetra Pak Dairy Index shows flavoured milk will spur dairy industry growth

06 Jun New evidence that rooibos can protect and support the liver

06 Jun Red Bull tries another daredevil jump, from Everest

05 Jun The story of PET bottle collection in SA

05 Jun UK: Pioneering fresh whey protein drink

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