16 Jul Mintel: Non-sweet is the new sweet
Ongoing consumer concern about sugar consumption means there's a growing taste for non-sweet alternatives, says Mintel.
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22 May Ernie Els in new sparkling soft drink venture
Big Easy Iced Tea & Lemonade, South Africa’s first range of sparkling iced tea, has just been launched as a joint venture with golfing giant Ernie Els by Chill Beverages International. [Click pic to enlarge]
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14 Mar Tetra Pak acquires Miteco to strengthen CSD business
Tetra Pak has acquired Switzerland-based Miteco, provider of production solutions for soft drinks, fruit juices and liquid food, for an undisclosed sum - a deal that strengthens Tetra Pak’s capabilities in processing of carbonated soft drinks.
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05 Feb Sugar on trial
It has been called toxic, addictive and deadly, the driving force behind obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Is sugar really so bad? The New Scientist investigates...
06 Nov Mexico to tackle obesity with taxes on junk food and sugary drinks
Mexico has become the standard bearer in the global fight against obesity, after parliamentarians passed a law imposing significant new taxes on junk food and sugary drinks.
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02 Aug NYC’s big soda ban stays
On Tuesday an appeals court ruled that New York City's Board of Health exceeded its legal authority and acted unconstitutionally when it tried to put a size limit on soft drinks served in city restaurants.
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16 May US: Strawberry Pepsi? New fountain machine in test
PepsiCo testing a new fountain machine at restaurants that lets people create a variety of flavour combinations, such as strawberry Mountain Dew.
...15 Aug Reflections on Diet Coke as it turns 30
Diet Coke celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, and like many crossing over into their 30s, the brand can look back on some significant achievements and forward to some daunting challenges as well, says Mintel analyst, Sarah Theodore. [This article has...
29 Jun Coke goes big in India
Coca-Cola and its bottling partners will invest $5 billion in India by 2020 as it looks to raise its presence in one of its fastest-growing emerging markets.
...22 Jun Coca-Cola ‘not to blame for US obesity’
Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent insists his company is not responsible for the rise in US obesity despite New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's recent moves to limit the consumption of sugary drinks.
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