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Features in the July 2010 issue
Bottled water
Unlocking Opportunities
The renaissance of bottled water was undone by a double whammy of financial meltdown and mounting environmental concern over throwaway plastic bottles, writes Rob Walker. So, where now for bottled water?
Good For Butterflies
Provenance, combined with green and ethical policies, can be beneficial for both bottled water producers and the environment, according to Jo Jacobius.
A Clear Success
Paul Martin, Managing Director of Harrogate Spring Water, discusses the success of this British brand, and the challenges facing the industry.
Botanicals
Diversity From Nature
Plant extracts can lend beverages a vast array of functional properties, such as boosting concentration or enhancing beauty, says Oliver Hehn.
Regional report
Australasia
The performance of soft drinks over recent years has been less than impressive, and the key to growth is bottled water, reports Richard Corbett.
Developing Healthier Soft Drinks
Adding dietary fibre to beverages is another means of increasing product health appeal, according to Danisco.
Soft Drinks Plant Comes On Stream
One of the UK’s best known soft drinks entrepreneurs, Andrew Cawthray has signalled his return to the industry with a £20 million investment in a state-of-the-art production facility.
News
Sweden examines role for soft drinks tax
THE Swedish government is examining the possibility of introducing a so-called ´sugar tax’ based on the pro…
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Finland sees fall in soft drinks sales
FINLAND´s leading soft drinks producers have reported lower product sales in the first quarter of 2010, with the …
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Schweppes Zim deal done
THE innovative buyout of Schweppes Zimbabwe has gone through successfully after the arrangement was given an official thumbs …
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Strong prospects for Almarai
A REPORT on Saudi Arabia’s food sector by Al Rajhi Capital, the investment banking subsidiary of Al Rajhi Bank, i…
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Tingyi to upgrade
CHINA´s giant beverage and instant noodles producer, Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp, is upgrading its produ…
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Serm Suk takeover fails
DESPITE extending their offer period, the would-be purchasers of Serm Suk PCL, Thailand’s Pepsi bottler, failed to reac…
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