All Soft drinks articles – Page 74
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NewsRefresco tipped to get CMA green light for Cott deal
The CMA has launched a phase one investigation of the Refresco merger with Cott…
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NewsNatural energy drink brand Brain Füd to launch in Ocado
Launching into Ocado in early November, Brain Füd contains vitamins B5, B6, B9, B12 and D, zinc, magnesium and caffeine
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NewsCMA launches investigation of Refresco £1bn acquisition of Cott
Refresco’s $1.3bn (£1bn) acquisition of the bottling operations of Canadian drinks manufacturer Cott is to be scrutinised by the UK monopoly watchdog.
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NewsBritvic launches posh squash ranges aimed at adults
The Fruit Creations and Cordials lineups fall below the threshold of next April’s sugar levy of 5g per 100ml (after dilution)
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NewsSoft drinks industry attacks study into impact of sugar levy
Researchers will study both the public health and economic impact of the levy
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NewsRefresco enters talks with PAI over £1.4bn takeover bid
Soft drinks bottler Refresco has entered negotiations with PAI Partners after weighing up a renewed €1.6bn (£1.4bn) takeover bid from the French private equity giant earlier this month.
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NewsTetley moves into squash aisle with functional range
Rolling out from November, the new range blends “real fruit juices with added vitamins”
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Comment & OpinionUrgent action is needed to protect coconut water's success
Gert van Manen is arguably the original whistleblower on the coconut water boom
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NewsLoss of major customer hits Cott revenues
Cott Beverages’ revenues tumbled as it battled a declining UK fizzy drinks market and lost a private-label contract
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NewsFSA probe finds widespread addition of undeclared sugar in coconut water
The investigation was part of a wider crackdown on substandard and counterfeit food
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NewsPurdey’s rolls out first can, exclusively for c-stores
The rollout this month of a PMP for both variants will be backed by a £3m push
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NewsTropicana offers shoppers chance to vote for new juice
Consumers will pick one of three limited edition flavours via Facebook
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NewsOverhang hits £150k crowdfunding target
It has raised £153,000 from 237 investors on the Crowdcube platform in return for 5.8% equity, valuing the business at about £2.5m.
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NewsActiph brings 'powerful' alkaline ionised water to the UK
The brand hopes to replicate the success of ionised water in the US…
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Analysis & FeaturesApple juice squeezed by poor Polish crop
Fruit juice manufacturers are facing surging prices for apple juice concentrate due to a shortage of apples in Poland
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NewsBritvic to close Norwich factory to ‘improve efficiency’
The plan to close the facility by late 2019 will affect 242 jobs
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NewsSchweppes adds posh mixers and ‘skittle’-shaped bottle
The new look will be backed by a £6.6m marketing push
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NewsIcee drink to make UK debut as Vimto wins OOH licence
Vimto’s out of home licence covers manufacture, sales & marketing, and distribution
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NewsFlorida orange crop gets pulped by Hurricane Irma
Irma hit Florida last week, sparking a sharp rise in the global price of orange juice concentrate
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NewsFormer Diageo EU innovation chief joins Fever-Tree
In the new role of innovation director at the posh mixer brand, Alexandra O’Rourke will focus on fresh initiatives