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    Sunderland is knighted in Queen's Honours List

    2006-06-24T00:00:00Z

    Senior figures in the industry have been recognised for their efforts in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. Among the most high-profile recipients is John Sunderland, chairman of Cadbury Schweppes and president of the CBI, who is...

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    Pure juice with added Omega-3 a first for FfK

    2006-06-24T00:00:00Z

    The first pure juice to contain the super-ingredient Omega-3 is making its way onto shelves in the next couple of months, targeted at schoolchildren. Called OJ+, the ambient juice is being launched by Anytime Food & Drink under its...

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    world view

    2006-06-24T00:00:00Z

    Product: 7-UP Company: Cadbury Schweppes Country: United StatesThe claim also appears globally, and in products at all price points and sold in all types of stores. Once restricted to health food and natural foods stores, we now...

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    J20 sees occasions for plastic bottles

    2006-06-24T00:00:00Z

    Britvic Soft Drinks is hoping to increase availability of its J20 brand by launching it in a plastic bottle. The PET bottles have the same dimensions as the standard 275ml glass format, but come with a plastic screw cap. They will not…

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    Q: Should you opt for branded or non-branded drinks chillers?

    2006-06-20T12:39:00Z

    A: Sunda Patel, a retailer, says…“I have three stores and a variety of different chillers in each one. I only go for branded chillers for soft drinks, particularly Coke and Pepsi fridges.There are contingencies though: Pepsi only...

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    Which are best: branded or non-branded chillers?

    2006-06-17T00:00:00Z

    Sunda Patel Retailer Says: I have three stores and a ­variety of different chillers in each one. I only go for branded chillers for soft drinks, particularly Coke and Pepsi fridges. There are contingencies though: Pepsi only lets you...

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    Sunny D gets a facelift to shine up its image

    2006-06-10T00:00:00Z

    Sunny Delight Beverages Company is relaunching Sunny D and introducing a juice and a smoothie - in a bold attempt to rehabilitate the much maligned brand. SDBC, which bought the brand two years ago from Procter & Gamble, has reformulated...

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    Cannabis tea uplifts without the narcotic

    2006-06-10T00:00:00Z

    Tea made with cannabis is easing its way into the UK, promising peace and relaxation without the toxic or illegal elements. As featured in The Grocer's coverage of food show Anuga (15 October 2005), ambient, ready-to-drink C-Ice Swiss...

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    Innocent bottles go 100% eco-friendly

    2006-06-10T00:00:00Z

    Innocent is furthering its path to goodness by being the first smoothie brand to move into 100% compost­able bottles. The eco-friendly bottles are made of polylactic acid - an annually renewable source from corn - in a carbon neutral...

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    Douwe Egberts opts for a fair alternative

    2006-06-10T00:00:00Z

    Douwe Egberts has opted for an alternative to Fairtrade, with a coffee that takes "a more sustainable approach to the industry". It is launching a four-strong ground range called Good Origin - in medium, strong and rich and medium...

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    Barr seeks Scottish billboard hunks

    2006-06-10T00:00:00Z

    Three lucky Scottish workmen will win the chance to star on billboards across Scotland in a competition run by Barr Soft Drinks. The company's 'Scotland raise your glass' campaign, run in association with the Daily Record, will celebrate...

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    Climbing the ladder

    2006-06-10T00:00:00Z

    How did you get to where you are today? By far too much blood, toil, sweat and tears. I am sure that there must have been an easier way. I started in Dunlop's graduate training scheme; moved to Cadbury Schweppes; had a brief spell as...

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    Climbing the ladder

    2006-06-10T00:00:00Z

    How did you get to where you are today?By far too much blood, toil, sweat and tears. I am sure that there must have been an easier way. I started in Dunlop&'s graduate training scheme; moved to Cadbury Schweppes; had a brief...

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    Cadbury to provide update

    2006-06-05T08:08:00Z

    Cadbury Schweppes is expected to provide the City with an update on first-half trading this week.Last month, at its annual general meeting, the confectionery giant warned that it had suffered a slow start to the year.John Sutherland,...

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    Rexam plans Red Bull factory

    2006-06-02T08:21:00Z

    Consumer packaging company Rexam has revealed plans to build a can-making factory in Nüziders, Austria, to meet the growing demand for energy drink Red Bull.The group said that it would invest £45m in 2006 and 2007 for the wall-to-wall...

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    Sony ad gets Tango'd in Britvic campaign

    2006-05-27T00:00:00Z

    Stefan ChomkaThe acclaimed Sony TV advert, which features thousands of balls bouncing down a steep San Francisco hill, has been Tango&'d in a viral campaign from Britvic Soft Drinks.The spoof advert for Tango Clear looks...

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    Schweppes comes out with summer sizzlers

    2006-05-20T00:00:00Z

    Coca-Cola Enterprises is helping adults to drink responsibly this summer with several developments under the Schweppes brand that target both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinking occasions.For adults wanting to taste summer ­flavours...

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    Innocently reaping rewards

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Smart manufacturers are 'doing an Innocent' and capitalising on the health food revolution currently sweeping the UK snack marketAs the health debate continues to rage, the industry is having to respond with healthier products,...

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    Innocently reaping rewards

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Smart manufacturers are 'doing an Innocent' and capitalising on the health food revolution currently sweeping the UK snack marketAs the health debate continues to rage, the industry is having to respond with healthier products,...

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    Coke adds Zero for the males

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Coca-Cola Enterprises is launching the most intensive marketing programme in its history to support its new Coca-Cola Zero drink. The zero sugar drink, which is targeted at 20 to 29-year-old males, is billed as the company's...