Beverage Industry articles from April 2001

Beverage Industry archives from April 2001

Staying grounded.(recap of Beverage Industry New Products Conference)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Every beverage company seeks to create a connection with consumers that keeps them coming back again and again. At the second annual Beverage Industry[R] New Products Conference, held last month in New Orleans, Jones Soda Co.'s Peter Van...

A job well done.(National Soft Drink Association report details busy political year)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Having recently read the 2000 Year-End Report to ember from the National Soft Drink Association, I was impressed with the accomplishments they were able to achieve. I have always thought the NSDA was one of the better trade associations in...

Slush Puppie Corp.(Dr Pepper/Seven Up Inc. completes aquisition)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... The sale of Slush Puppie Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, to Dr Pepper/Seven Up Inc. was completed last month in a deal handled by the investment banking firm of Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Since its establishment 30 years ago, Slush...

Bacardi Ltd.(may add independent directors)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Bacardi Ltd. may soon bring in independent directors, which would limit the power of the Bacardi family for the first time, according to a Reuters report. Shareholders are reviewing a proposal that calls for a 12-seat board of directors,...

National Soft Drink Association.(Maryland Senate defeats Senate Bill 435)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Maryland Senate Bill 435, which would restrict the marketing and sale of soft drinks and other vended food items in schools, was defeated mid-March by the Maryland Senate. The bill called for restrictions on the foods and beverages vended...

SakeOne.(wins highest rating from The Sake Companion Guide author John Gauntner)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Momokawa Diamond sake, from SakeOne, Forest Grove, Ore., was honored with the highest ranking in sake connoisseur John Gauntner's The Sake Companion Guide. Ranked highest among the other six U.S. produced sakes mentioned in the book, Gauntner...

Absolut HAS NEW FUTURE.(Vin and Sprit, Jim Beam Beam Brands Worldwide form joint venture Future Brands L.L.C. to distribute Absolut vodka)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... After months of speculation about the fate of Absolut Vodka, Swedish owner Vin & Sprit made a definitive agreement with the Jim Beam Brands Worldwide unit of Fortune Brands Inc. for the distribution of the companies' spirits and wine brands...

PEOPLE.(multiple beverage industry appointment briefs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... The Boston Beer Co., Boston, has promoted Martin Roper to chief executive officer, while Jim Koch retains the position of chairman and brewer of the company; Jeffrey White was also promoted to vice president of operations... The Coca-Cola...

Glazer's Midwest Distributing Co.(signs Capital Brewery Company Inc. distribution agreement)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Through an agreement with Glazer's Midwest Distributing Co., St. Louis, beer consumers throughout Missouri will now get a chance to drink Capital Brewery Co. Inc.'s seven annual beers, five seasonal brews and five limited release beers. The...

Leading Brands Inc.(completes Quick Inc. private equity deal)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Leading Brands Inc., Richmond, British Columbia, completed a private equity deal valued at almost $4.9 million (Canadian) for the company's subsidiary Quick Inc. The financing included the issuance of Leading Brands common and preferred...

The Aluminum Association.
April 1, 2001... The Aluminum Association and the International Aluminum Institute will meet jointly for the first time at the organizations' Spring Meeting, May 17-18 in New York City. The forum, called Creating Value in a New Era," will focus on aluminum's...

Because PepsiCo Inc.(Roger Enrico receives year 2000 bonus)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... Because PepsiCo Inc. successfully met the company's earnings targets last year, soon-to-retire Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Roger Enrico received a $4 million bonus, almost twice that of the year before, according to Reuters. While...

Beck's North America.(Stephen Beckwith receives salesman of the year award)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Beck's North America, Stamford, Conn., honored Ocala, Fla.'s Stephen Beckwith with the company's Salesman of the Year award, for the fifth consecutive year. Since he joined the company in 1996, Beckwith has earned the award, which is the...

It's time to CELEBRATE.(Coca-Cola launchs Louisville Coca-Cola Bottling Co. exhibit)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Since the Louisville Coca-Cola Bottling Co. produced and sold its first bottle of Coke 100 years ago, the company has become part of a global system of Coca-Cola bottlers preparing soft drinks for nearly 200 countries around the world. In an...

Crisp Law CHALLENGED.(Illinois House Executive Committee repeals Soft Drink Industry Fair Dealing Law)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... A controversial Illinois law that altered the relationship between a bottler and a soft drink parent company was repealed last month by the Illinois House Executive Committee. Passed in 1999, the soft drink law called the Soft Drink Industry...

Wine mergers DOWN UNDER.(Southcorp Ltd. merges with Rosemount Estates)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Creating what has become one of the largest wine companies in the world, and the largest premium wine company Melbourne, Australia's Southcorp Ltd. merged with Rosemount Estates, Australia's largest family-owned winery. In a deal valued...

Something from THE BAR?(wine industry survey results)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... According to a wine and spirits survey of fine-dining establishments, both wine and spirits illustrated moderate revenue growth, with one significant variety or brand leading in each category. Of the respondents surveyed by Wine & Spirits...

JONES-ING into the mainstream.(Jones Soda Co.)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... Tattoos, piercings, electric-colored hair and extreme sports. It's young rebellion - a stage you're supposed to grow out of when you grow up. Jones Soda Co., known to push the envelope with its funky new age drinks, may not be growing out of...

eVineyard.(enters marketing agreements with Wine Brats, Appellation)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Working to expand its reach, online wine retailer eVineyard, Portland, Ore., entered into co-marketing agreements with Wine Brats and Appellation magazine, two outlets tapping distinctly different segments of the wine market. eVineyard is now...

Pernod Ricard.(Austin Nichols and Company Inc. will import Bushmills liquor)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Pernod Ricard subsidiary Austin Nichols & Co. Inc, New York, will begin importing Bushmills Irish whiskey, Bushmills Malt, and Black Bush Irish whiskey to the United States in May. Planning to aggressively market the Bushmills line, Austin...

Anheuser-Busch.(supports Illinois drunk driving law)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... The Illinois House of Representatives moved quickly to approve repeat drunk driver legislation proposed last month by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. As the Illinois Senate considers the measures, St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch is...

BEER'S ON THE UP AND UP.(growth of beer industry)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... The beer industry grew last year by about 1 million barrels, though per capita consumption was down slightly, according to Ann Gurkin, author of The Beer Industry in 2000, Davenport & Co. LLC. Beer consumption, including domestic brewers'...

Water SHAPES UP.(Clearly Canadian, Reebok International introduce Reebok Fitness Water Enhanced Water Beverage)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Clearly Canadian has teamed up with sports apparel maker Reebok International to create Reebok Fitness Water Enhanced Water Beverage. The product uses the licensed Reebok name, and will take advantage of Reebok's marketing opportunities,...

B3 for HIGH ENERGY.(Taisho Pharmaceutical introduces Lipovitan B3 energy drink)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Lipovitan B3 Energy Drink recently entered the quickly growing energy drink category. The product is from Japan-based Taisho Pharmaceutical, and contains a number of vitamins, including 300 percent of the RDI for vitamin B1, 290 percent for...

Fusion IS READY TO ROLL.(Virgin Drinks introduces Virgin Fusion Enhanced Water)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Virgin Drinks announced that it has secured distribution for its new Virgin Fusion Enhanced Water in key markets in Southern California, Northern California, the Northeast, Chicago, Colorado and Dallas. The product is a non-carbonated...

Sublime FLAVOR.(Long Beach Brewing Co. introduces Sublime Tangeria)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Long Beach Brewing Co., Long Beach, Calif., is rolling out a new malternative beverage called Sublime Tangeria. The company's line currently includes Sublime Hard Lemonade and Sublime Hard Raspberry Lemonade. The company says Tangeria is...

A rum FOR THE LADIES.(White Rock Distilleries introduces Cabana Boy flavored rums)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... White Rock Distilleries has introduced Cabana Boy flavored rums in Citrus, Pineapple-Coconut, Orange, Vanilla-Spice, Wild Cherry and Raspberry flavors. Packaged in 750-mi. glass bottles with pressure-sensitive labels, the products are...

Roaring WITH QUALITY.(Quest Imports Inc. imports Ceylon Brewery beer)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2001... Quest Imports Inc. is importing Lion Stout and Lion Lager from the Ceylon Brewery of Sri Lanka. The products are premium beers, and according to the company, have received 16 quality awards from various organizations, including an endorsement...

Just FOR KIDS.(AMS Beverage)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2001... AMS Beverage is rolling out a new spring water product packaged just for kids aged three to six. The water is aseptically packaged in 4.23-ounce drink boxes sized for little hands. It will retail in shrinkwrapped four-packs that carry a...

Wines FROM CAMELOT.(Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates introduced new wines)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2001... Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates, Santa Rose, Calif., has introduced a 2000 Sauvignon Blanc and a 1999 Syrah to its Camelot line of California wines. For the first time, the wine carries the Kendall-Jackson name on the label, which the company...

NEW PRODUCT COUNTS BY CATEGORY.(divided by various drink categories)(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... (YTD SKUs) CATEGORY NO. OF REPORTS NO. OF SKUS Wine & wine coolers 42 87 Beer & ale 13 27 Liqueurs & other alcohol drinks ...

Spring Midwest Fancy Food Show.(food products made with liquor)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2001... Beverages aren't just making a splash in the bottle, they were the starring attraction in many new food products at the Spring Midwest Fancy Food Show, held last month in Chicago. On display were chocolates laced with Stolichnaya Vodka, Jim...

United States Beverages.(launches Hooch Hard Lemonade)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2001... United States Beverages, Stamford, Conn., marketer of Hooper's Hooch malt beverages, has rolled out Hooch Hard Lemonade. The product contains 5.2 percent alcohol by volume, compared with 4.7 percent for Hooper's Lemon Brew, the lemon flavored...

Tropicana.(introduces line of smoothies)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2001... Tropicana, Bradenton, Fla., has rolled out a line of yogurt and juice-based smoothies. Available in Peach, Tropical Orange, Mixed Berry and Strawberry varieties, the smoothies are available mainly on the West Coast in the markets of San...

Arizona Beverages.(introduces new Arizona Sweet Tea)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Arizona Beverages, Lake Success, N.Y., has introduced new Arizona Sweet Tea, a new version of its original iced tea. The product will be packaged in 23.5-ounce cans with labels similar to Arizona Lemon Tea. The company expects national...

Full Sail Brewing Co.(reintroduces seasonal Full Sail Pilsner for summer)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Full Sail Brewing Co., Hood River, Ore., has reintroduced its Full Sail Pilsner, its summer seasonal, which will be available through September. The beer is made with pale and Munich malts and Saaz hops, and has 5.4 percent alcohol by volume.

Nestle Beverages.(adds extra calcium to Nesquik drinks)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Nestle Beverages, Glendale, Calif., announced that it has added extra calcium to its Nesquik ready-to-drink milk products. The new formulations contain 40 percent of the recommended daily intake of calcium, compared with 25 percent in the...

Spoetzl Brewery.(releases seasonal Shiner Summer Stock beer)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Spoetzl Brewery, San Antonio, Texas, is rolling out its Shiner Summer Stock seasonal beer, which will be available through September. In its fourth year on the market, the product is a German Kolsch beer and is available in Texas, New Mexico,...

Shafer Vineyards.(releases new wines)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Shafer Vineyards, Napa, Calif., has released its 1999 Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay, 1998 Firebreak, and 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon. The chardonnay will retail for $37 per 750-ml. bottle; the Firebreak, which is a blend of 92 percent sangiovese...

Jim Beam Brands.(becomes exclusive distributor fo El Tesoro de Don Felipe tequila)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Jim Beam Brands, Deerfield, Ill., has become the exclusive worldwide importer and distributor for El Tesoro de Don Felipe tequila and the U.S. importer and distributor of Chinaco tequila. El Tesoro is an ultra-premium line that includes...

Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves.(introduces new champagne)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves, Sonoma, Calif., has released its 1993 Royal Cuvee Brut. The wine is a blend of 65 percent pinot noir and 35 percent chardonnay, and 7,500 cases were produced. It will retail for $22 per 750-ml. bottle.

Austin Nichols & Co.(Austin Nichols and Co. to import tequila brand to US; Pacific Foods of Oregon announces product certified organic)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Austin Nichols & Co., New York, will import Tequila Viuda de Romero Blanco in the United States. The product is made from 51 percent blue agave, and will be available in 750-ml. and 1-liter bottles. It will initially be available in Arizona,...

AFTER 100 YEARS, BUFFALO ROCK STILL ROCKS.(Buffalo Rock Co. celebrates 100th anniversary as Pepsi bottling franchise)
April 1, 2001... When Sidney Lee began bottling Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale 100 years ago in Birmingham, Ala., soft drinks were a growing, competitive business of products designed to quench a thirst on a hot day or, in some cases, even cure consumers' health...

CHANGING WITH THE TIMES.(Buffalo Rock Co. history, production processes)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Like most soft drinks, Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale began life as a drug store fountain drink. It wasn't long, however, before it made its way into bottles, and the company's first bottling operations began. Today, Buffalo Rock Co. operates one...

SCC [*] seeking PERFECT CONSUMER.(product promotion strategy in the soft drink industry)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... (*.)single can of cola When it comes developing the perfect product promotion, it should be approached like writing the most eloquent personal ad. If you can get to the point, indicate what's being offered and address the appropriate...

'GET THE GOODS'.(success of 'Get the Goods' promotion prompts Miller Brewing Co. to offer sweepstakes)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Based on the success of last year's 'Get the Goods' summer promotion, Miller Brewing Co. is once again giving consumers the chance to enter a sweepstakes or receive "Beer Bucks" at millerlite.com. Featuring a Memorial Day kickoff and July 4...

ULTIMATE ADVENTURE AND COOL GEAR.(John Dewar and Sons marketing promotion)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... John Dewar & Sons, Miami, is offering consumers "The Ultimate Scottish Adventure," with a promotion that features a grand prize of a 10-day, design-your-own trip for two to Scotland. The promotion is a joint effort with Men's Journal magazine...

BAILEYS SKI GETAWAY.(UDV North America marketing promotion for Bailey's Irish Cream)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... UDV North America, Stamford, Conn., has created the Baileys Ski House to promote its Baileys Irish Cream this winter. The company is using the house in Killington, Vt., as a consumer promotion as well as a training location for bartenders....

DRINKO FOR CINCO.(advertising campaigns for Corona Extra, Corona Light and Pacifico beers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Corona Extra and Corona Light are reminding consumers that it's "Time to Lime" with a new campaign, Drinko for Cinco. Marking the Cinco de Mayo holiday with aggressive television, radio and outdoor campaigns, the Corona Extra campaign also...

SOPHISTICATED P.O.S.(Heaven Hill Distilleries' new case cards)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Heaven Hill Distilleries, Bardstown, Ky., has designed a new case card for its spirits brands that is intended to add a feeling of sophistication at retail. The display uses the image of a bow-tied waiter serving cocktails and can be used for...

SUMMER WITH A SUPERMODEL.(Budweiser, Bud Light promotions feature Elsa Benitez)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Sports Illustrated cover model Elsa Benitez has left the swimsuit issue on the stands to become spokeswomen for the Anheuser-Busch's Bud Family "True Summer" 2001 promotion. The Budweiser and Bud Light promotion features opportunities for...

SPRITE MAKES "VOICES" HEARD.(Coca-Cola Co.'s rap-themed advertising for Sprite)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, is rolling out new rap-themed advertising for Sprite that features real teens and young adults in a freestyle rap format. Using the "Obey Your Thirst" theme the brand has used for several years, the new ads, called...

MURPHY'S BACKS YOUNG DUBLINERS.(Murphy's Irish Stout promotion)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Murphy's Irish Stout will be the sponsor of the Young Dubliners, a Los Angeles-based Irish rock band, for the second year in a row. The 2001 sponsorship kicked off with a concert in New York City and will also include specially designed...

A BETTER CINCO DE MAYO.(Sauza Tequila Cinco de Mayo promotion)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Allied Domecq Spirits, Westport, Conn., will back its Sauza Tequila Cinco de Mayo promotion with a variety of on- and off-premise items. The "Cinco Only Better" promotion began in March and runs through the Mexican celebration May 5....

MODEL EVENT.(Malibu Caribbean Rum)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Malibu Caribbean Rum recently sponsored the Volleypalooza 2001 Model Volleyball tournment, a two-day, three-night event that features model from 20 agencies in a charity benefit tournament. The event took place on the beach along Ocean Drive...

The race GOES ON.(plastic containers gain popularity)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... As plastic containers continue to pick up speed in new categories, such as beer and alternative beverages, glass and metal packages keep in stride. In beer and assorted fruit juice packaging, plastic is slowly chipping market share from glass...

18-CARAT GLIMMER.(PackagingARTS' ultra premium package)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Designed to reflect Robert Mondavi's fine wine heritage, PackagingARTS, Mare Island, Calif., created an ultra premium package for the company's bottles. Honored with a gold medal in the Second Annual Global Wine Packaging and Merchandising...

CORPORATE BRANDING.(Enterprise IG expands services)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Consumer branding and package design firm Enterprise IG, San Francisco, has expanded the company's services to include naming and research, while incorporating new methodologies into the consumer and corporate branding procedures. In...

HI-C GETS AN A+ MAKEOVER.(package design)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Generations-old Hi-C fruit drinks packaged in 200-ml. aseptic packages in 10-packs have gotten a new look from CM Brand Presence and Design, Houston. Hoping to better communicate the colorful fruit taste of The Minute Maid Co.'s Hi-C and the...

IMAGINATIONS RUN AMOK.(Paul Thomas Winery introduces new label design)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Paul Thomas Winery, Woodinville, Wash., rolled out a new label design after four years with the current label. All new wine releases will wear the "Imagine Yourself Here" label series, which contains five hand-drawn illustrations depicting...

THE BIGGER THE BETTER.(L'Academie des Grands Contenants prefers large bottles of Bordeaux)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... International federation of wine collectors L'Academie des Grands Contenants has a love of large sized bottles of Bordeaux, The bottles, which come in 1.5-, 3-, 5-, 6-, 9-, 12- and 18-liter formats are recognized for their wine-keeping...

ONCE IN A LIFETIME.(Perfection brand cognac from Hardy)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Perfection, the "gift of a lifetime" cognac made in France by the Hardy cognac family, has been introduced in a Daum French crystal decanter called Fire. The Fire decanter follows the Water decanter, which launched the company's Elements...

FIJI FOUND IN THREES.(Fiji Natural Artesian Water introduces 1.0-liter three-pack)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Fiji Natural Artesian Water introduced a 1.0-liter three-pack, the first of its kind, according to the company. Building on the well-received introduction of the 0.5-liter six-pack, the new packaging is Fiji Water's second multi-pack...

TEE UP WITH MICHELOB.(Anheuser-Busch golf promotion)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Anheuser-Busch has taken Michelob and Michelob Light on a golf outing. A new embossed "golf ball" beer can is available in 6-packs and a new 18-pack configuration, and a percentage of the proceeds from sales will be donated to PGA TOUR...

Fortified beverages WITH STAYING POWER.(functional beverages grow in popularity)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... There is no doubt that fortified beverages have been the hottest category in the beverage industry for several years. Once the provenance of small, off-beat start-ups, functional beverages have created enough of a phenomenon that the largest...

The Institute of Food Technologists and United Business Media International.(announce joint marketing agreement)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... The Institute of Food Technologists and United Business Media International have announced a joint marketing agreement designed to help food industry suppliers around the world increase their international sales. The two organizations will...

International Flavors and Fragrances.(enters strategic alliance with Aerome AG Scent Communication Group)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... International Flavors and Fragrances, New York City, has entered into a strategic alliance with Aerome AG Scent Communication Group of Dusseldorf, Germany, under which the companies will jointly develop flavor and fragrance delivery...

Draco Natural Products.(receives ISO 9001 certification for international quality standards)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Draco Natural Products, San Jose, Calif., has announced its ISO 9001 certification for international quality standards. In addition, the company says it will soon announce the completion of a new facility that will effectively triple its...

Schouten USA Inc.(to sponsor soy symposium)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Schouten USA Inc., Minneapolis, will be a principal sponsor of the fourth International Symposium on the Role of Soy in Preventing and Treating Chronic Disease, Nov. 4-7 in San Diego. Schouten is the marketer of SoyLife, a natural ingredient...

Correction.
April 1, 2001... The following item was run incorrectly in the January issue -- the correct information is: Diane Louise Hnat has been appointed marketing manager at Roche Vitamins Inc., Parsippany, N.J. She will be responsible for business development in the...

Milkfat could eliminate residue in beverages.(Dairy Mangement Inc., Texas A ang M University)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Dairy Management Inc. is working in conjunction with Texas A&M University to find ways to manufacture improved, sterilized, dairy emulsion beverages such as sports drinks, diet drinks and infant formulas. They are testing storage stability in...

EFFICIENCIES within the four walls.(improving distribution strategies in beverage industry)
April 1, 2001... During the past 50 years there have been many advances in the production of beverages, however, the operations that occur in distribution centers have remained largely unchanged. With the reductions in margins and increases in competition...

Taste begins WITH WATER.(using ultraviolet light to treat water)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... All beverages begin with water. In fact 97 percent of most beverages is water. While flavorings and color influence consumer satisfaction, the No. 1 selling point of any beverage is taste. And nothing affects the taste of a beverage more than...

NFC flavor.(natural frozen concentrate flavor from Florida Treatt Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Florida Treatt Inc.'s natural juice add-back systems are derived soley from orange and are designed to give frozen concentrated orange juice the flavor, aroma and mouthfeel of not-from-concentrate orange juice. The company manufactures a wide...

Dessert flavors.(Haarmann and Reimer Corp.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Haarmann & Reimer's Natural Lemon Meringue Type Flavor can be used to create a range of new beverages. The flavor is characterized by a tart lemon taste. The company also offers Natural Peach-Ginger Flavor for use in tea beverages from black...

Flavors of the Big Easy.(Ashland Distribution Co.'s Fine Ingredients Division)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Ashland Distribution Co.'s Fine Ingredients Division will feature cajun flavors and non-alcoholic hurricanes at IFT 2001 in New Orleans. Several key ingredient suppliers and their speciality ingredients will be showcased, including Alfred L....

Know your consumer.(McCormick Flavor Group Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... McCormick Flavors will showcase Consumer Preferred Flavor Solutions at this summer's IFT. Using McCormick's state-of-the-art Sensory Science Technologies, attendees can test their knowledge of flavors preferred by kids, baby boomers or the...

A better gum.(TIC Gums Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... TIC Pretested Ticagel PG 730 from TIC Gums is designed to enhance mouth-feel and provide protein stability in fruit-based and dairy-based beverages. The gum is a combination of guar and pectin, and is a cost-effective system to replace...

12-STATION CAN SEAMER.(Angelus Sanitary Can Machine Co. product introduction)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Angelus Sanitary Can Machine Co. introduced the 12M Can Seamer, which operates at speeds up to 1,800 cans per minute. Its unique system employs PC-based control software, and the open architecture control eliminates compatibility issues with...

LASER CODER.(Domino Amjet Inc. )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Domino Amjet Inc. introduced an enhanced resolution version of the company's standard digital laser coder, the DDC 3. The new coder features near graphics-quality coding and application-specific laser tubes tuned to the particular substrate's...

LAB PERSONNEL SAFETY VIDEO.(Silliker Laboratories Group Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Silliker Laboratories has produced a new training video called "GLP Basics: Safety in the Food Micro Lab." The video covers common and sometimes dangerous laboratory hazards and provides guidelines on how to prevent personal injuries, avoid...

WRAPPING SYSTEMS.(Mettler-Toledo Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Mettler-Toledo's Solo wrappers add a whole new dimension to packaging. All of the Solo systems provide tremendous film savings, reduce labor costs, and with a single roll of film, wrap a wide variety of packages and shapes while conserving...

RECOVER CHEMICALS IN CIP PROCESSES.(PCI Membrane Systems)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... A new tubular membrane filtration system called Reco-CIP from PCI Membrane Systems is available for a cost-effective approach to waste reduction and recovery of components of caustic and acidic cleaning solutions. Capable of operating at...

LEVEL SENSOR INTERFACE.(Gentech International)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Gentech International has introduced the LI Series level sensor interface to enable magnetic reed switch liquid level sensors to handle inductive and capacitive loads and counter liquid turbulence. The LI Series of level interfaces feature a...