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News for the non-alcoholic beverage industry
ABA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: American Beverage Association
Launches keep beverage industry bubbling
5/20/2013
- QSRMagazine.com
The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show in Chicago highlights a shift in the beverage industry from traditional carbonated soft drinks to products including energy drinks, rea Read More
News for the food, beverage and CPG industry
GMA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: Grocery Manufacturers Association
Danone forms yogurt joint venture in China
5/20/2013
- Wall Street Journal, The
Danone and China Mengniu Dairy are forming a joint venture to expand yogurt production and sales in China. The state-owned dairy controls 17% of the yogurt market in China, where yogurt sales grew 17% Read More
News about the dairy processing industry
IDFA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: International Dairy Foods Association
Report: Restaurant sales hit a record in April
5/20/2013
- USA Today
Restaurant sales hit an all-time high of $45.9 billion in April, according to the Census Bureau, and it's likely the trend will continue in the coming months as consumers shake off their recession-era Read More
News and trends in the confectionery industry
NCA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: National Confectioners Association
Despite halt of Alert gum, energy market is strong
5/20/2013
- ConfectioneryNews.com (France)
Though Wrigley has suspended production of its Alert gum because of FDA concerns about added caffeine, the market for energy products remains strong, said Thomas Jahn, marketing manager for Fertin Pha Read More
Glass packaging news
GPI SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: Glass Packaging Institute
Enhanced water makes a splash
5/15/2013
- Wall Street Journal, The
Water that is enhanced with flavors or functionality is gaining popularity as people seek alternatives to plain water. "People are looking for an alternative to soda that still tastes good to them," s Read More
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