Beverage Industry articles from August 2007

Beverage Industry archives from August 2007

Some like it hot.(Starbucks partners with PepsiCo to offer hot coffee vending machines)
August 1, 2007... If you're a regular coffee drinker--or have ever pulled an all-nighter studying for finals, putting together a career-making report or pacing the hallways of a hospital--chances are you've had coffee from a vending machine. Not something...

Pepsi-Cola.(Obituary)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Alan Maxwell Pottasch, the marketer behind the "Pepsi Generation" and a creator of Pepsi-Cola advertising for nearly five decades, died late last month at the age of 79. Pottasch joined Pepsi-Cola in 1957 and launched the "Pepsi Generation"...

Reyes Holdings LLC, Rosemont, Ill., has acquired Dearing Beverage Co., Winchester, Va., which distributes brands from Miller, Boston Beer Co., Pyramid Breweries, Magic Hat and Mike's Hard Lemonade.
August 1, 2007... Reyes Holdings LLC, Rosemont, Ill., has acquired Dearing Beverage Co., Winchester, Va., which distributes brands from Miller, Boston Beer Co., Pyramid Breweries, Magic Hat and Mike's Hard Lemonade. The rights to distribute Dearing's brands,...

Coca-Cola North America.(Coca-Cola Co. Coca-Cola North America med the top supplier)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Coca-Cola North America was named the top supplier of the year by Abuelo's restaurants, Lubbock, Texas. The company also signed a five-year agreement as the beverage provider for Baja Fresh. The new contract will include Minute Maid juices...

Celsius Holdings Inc., Delray Beach, Fla., has gained shelf placement for its Celsius soft drinks at Valero Corner Stores throughout Texas and Colorado as part of a program to create an "upscale and healthier options" carbonated beverage section.(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Celsius Holdings Inc., Delray Beach, Fla., has gained shelf placement for its Celsius soft drinks at Valero Corner Stores throughout Texas and Colorado as part of a program to create an "upscale and healthier options" carbonated beverage...

Pepsi Bottling Group, Somers, N.Y., has entered into a six-year agreement with The Dining Alliance, Rochester, N.Y., which is a marketing and purchasing group for independent restaurants in Albany, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, N.Y., as well as Pittsburgh and Miami.(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Pepsi Bottling Group, Somers, N.Y., has entered into a six-year agreement with The Dining Alliance, Rochester, N.Y., which is a marketing and purchasing group for independent restaurants in Albany, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, N.Y., as...

SABMiller Americas' Adami to retire.(INDUSTRY Issues)(Norman Adami)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Norman Adami, president and chief executive officer at SABMiller Americas, will retire from the company at the end of November, and plans to return to South Africa. "Norman was able to make a unique contribution to SABMiller as president and...

Clearly Canadian taps INOV8 for new line.(INDUSTRY Issues)(Clearly Canadian Beverage Co. partner with INOV8 Beverage Co.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Clearly Canadian Beverage Co., Vancouver, British Columbia, has teamed with INOV8 Beverage Co., Rye, N.Y., to develop a new line of beverages under the Clearly Canadian trademark. INOV8 is led by industry veterans Michael Weinstein, former...

Bacardi makes Scotch investment.(INDUSTRY Issues)
August 1, 2007... Bacardi Ltd., Hamilton, Bermuda, is investing more than $250 million dollars in its Scotch whisky production, which it says is due to demand for Dewar's Scotch whiskies. "Demand for Dewar's premium whiskies has grown significantly, especially...

Evian North America.(PEOPLE)(appointment of Elio Pacheco )(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Elio Pacheco has been named president and general manager of Evian North America. Jeff Caswell, former senior brand manager, has been promoted to vice president of marketing.

The Coca-Cola Co.(PEOPLE)(appointment of Joseph Tripodi )(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... The Coca-Cola Co. has named Joseph Tripodi chief marketing and commercial officer. Tropodi previously served as senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Allstate Insurance Co.

Coca-Cola Enterprises.(PEOPLE)(John Culhane plans to retire)(appointment of Joseph Heinrich and Charles Lischer )(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... John Culhane, executive vice president and general counsel at Coca-Cola Enterprises, Atlanta, plans to leave that post at the end of the year. The company named Joseph Heinrich chief accounting officer, and Charles Lischer has been named vice...

FRS Co.(PEOPLE)
August 1, 2007... The FRS Co., Santa Barbara, Calif., has named James Quandt chairman of its board of directors.

Heaven Hill Distilleries Inc.(PEOPLE)(appointment of Andy Shapira )(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Heaven Hill Distilleries Inc., Bardstown, Ky., has appointed Andy Shapira director of sales analysis. Shapira will work with the management team on inter-disciplinary projects, and develop brands and processes.

Pernod Ricard USA.(PEOPLE)
August 1, 2007... Pernod Ricard USA, Purchase, N.Y., has promoted Edward Freeman Russell, to associate distiller at the Austin Nichols Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Ky.

Crown Imports.(PEOPLE)
August 1, 2007... Crown Imports, Chicago, has selected Paul Verdu as vice president of marketing, managing the Pacifico, Modelo Especial and Negra Modelo Beer brands.

Diageo North America.(PEOPLE)(appointments)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Diageo North America, Norwalk, Conn., has appointed Catherine Jessup chief financial officer. Jessup succeeds Deirdre Mahlan who was promoted to a global position within Diageo. The company also named Maggie Lapcewich president of national...

Reed's Inc.(PEOPLE)
August 1, 2007... Reed's Inc., Los Angeles, has named Thierry Foucaut chief operating officer. He will oversee merchandise operations, inventory planning, fulfillment, sourcing, transportation and information technology.

Go figure.(INDUSTRY Issues)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... 3.8 Billions of dollars spent on outdoor advertising in 2006, according to TNS Media Intelligence, and reported by USA Today. The 9 percent increase compares with a 4 percent increase in overall ad spending last year. 8.9 ...

Boston Beer Co. buys Pennsylvania brewery.(INDUSTRY Issues)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Boston Beer Co. will purchase a brewery in Breinigsville, Pa., from Diageo North America for $55 million. The purchase is expected to take place in late spring 2008, when Boston Beer says it will discontinue its previous plan of building a...

New Sun Nutrition becomes FRS.(INDUSTRY Issues)(name changes)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... New Sun Nutrition Inc., Santa Barbara, Calif., has changed its name to the FRS Co. to align with its FRS product line. "Our decision to change the corporate name comes at a time of exciting and fast-paced growth for the company and will help...

Aquafina to identify source on label.(INDUSTRY Issues)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... PepsiCo announced last month that it would begin labeling bottles of Aquafina bottled water with the words "Public Water Source." The source of water for Aquafina and other purified water brands is well known in the beverage industry, but...

IBWA defends water industry.(INDUSTRY Issues)(International Bottled Water Association )(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... The International Bottled Water Association has launched a media campaign to counteract criticism of the bottled water industry fueled by environmental concerns. The association says it has provided facts about bottled water to "virtually...

NBWA heads to Vegas for 70th convention.(National Beer Wholesalers Association)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... The National Beer Wholesalers Association will hold Its 70th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas Sept. 30-Oct. 3 at the Bally's and Paris hotels. The convention will include keynote speakers such as political consultants James...

NBWA education seminars.(National Beer Wholesalers Association)(Calendar)
August 1, 2007... Sunday, Sept. 30 Know the Facts Before You Invest: How to Help Quantify Your Warehouse Operational Needs Learn how to evaluate your business and optimize warehouse costs before making a decision to invest in new technologies. ...

NBWA Exhibitors, Booth numbers.(National Beer Wholesalers Association)
August 1, 2007... 04 Corp., Booth 442 A7D Graphic Design, 343 AdMart Custom Signage, 440 Air Technology, 1119 Alaskan Brewing & Bottling Co., 1418 Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 1313 Alluma Tech, 614 Americana Program...

The energy enigma: sales of energy drinks are slowing but new products are not deterred.(CATEGORY FOCUS)
August 1, 2007... Recent sales figures show the energy drink category may be beyond its peak. Sales data from Information Resources Inc. (IRI), Chicago, show the category's rapid growth may be slowing. Figures from last year boasted 54 percent increase in...

Coffee energy drink.(New PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... Monster Beverage Co., part of Hansen Beverage Co., rolled out Java Monster. Positioned for RTD coffee lovers who would prefer an edgier product, Java Monster delivers the taste of coffee with the same energy formula as Monster Energy drink....

Vodka cocktails.(New PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... Diageo North America introduced the Smirnoff Cocktails collection of super-premium cocktails that take the guesswork out of mixing drinks. Available in Grand Cosmopolitan and Vodka Mojito, the cocktails contain Smirnoff Vodka No. 21. Grand...

Dew's got game.(New PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... PepsiCo Inc. released limited-edition Mountain Dew Game Fuel. Available for 12 weeks starting in August, Game Fuel is inspired by the Xbox 360 game release of Halo 3. Game Fuel has the same flavor as Mountain Dew, with the addition of Citrus...

Organic energy drink.(New PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... SkylarHaley, maker of Essn sparkling juices, created Organic Essn Energy. The energy drink includes antioxidants, such as Kenyan green tea, Brazilian yerba mate and guarana. The lightly carbonated beverage is pomegranate and lime-flower...

Protein water mix.(New PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... Kellogg Co. launched Special K2O Protein Water Mix, a new weight-management tool added to the Special K Protein portfolio. The single-serve packets are available in Iced Tea, Strawberry Kiwi and Pink Lemonade flavors. Each serving contains...

Classic addition.(New PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages complemented its Snapple White, Green and Red Tea lines with Snapple Classic Black Teas. The Classic Black Teas feature traditional hot tea flavors such as English Breakfast, Earl Grey and Orange Pekoe for...

New product introductions by category.(beverages)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS BY CATEGORY SKUS YTD SKUS YTD CATEGORY 7/31/07 7/31/06 ALCOHOL BEVERAGES 134 197 BEVERAGE CONCENTRATES/MIXES...

Protein energy drink.(New PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... WheyUp LLC has released a new flavor of its WheyUP drink to the sports market. The new Citrus flavor complements the original Berry flavored non-carbonated protein sports drink with energy ingredients. WheyUp combines 20 grams of whey protein...

Fruit smoothie mixes.(New PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... Kerry Food & Beverage launched Jet Fruit Smoothie Mix, a line of fruit smoothie mixes to the retail market. Each flavor of Mango, Strawberry and Peach is packaged in a 30-ounce plastic bottle for the club channel, and a 16-ounce plastic...

Expanding sweetness.(New PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... Sweet Leaf Tea extended its line of sweet teas with Very Berry Hibiscus and Diet Mint & Honey Green Tea. The Diet Mint & Honey Green Tea is sweetened with Splenda and honey, and Very Berry Hibiscus is sweetened with organic cane sugar. Very...

Seawright Holdings LLC.(Bottled water)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Seawright Holdings LLC, Alexandria, Va., released Seawright Springs Premium Natural Spring Water. Containing water from the Seawright Spring in Stunton, Va., the water is mineralized with calcium, bicarbonate, magnesium potassium sodium,...

Fitness Water Inc.(Bottled water)(introduction of H2Ultra)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Fitness Water Inc., Las Vegas, created H2Ultra, a water with a purification process and electrolyte formulation that aims to help consumers stay hydrated. H2Ultra is sold online for $27 per case.

Choice Organic Teas.(Tea and coffee)(introduction of certified iced teas )(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Choice Organic Teas, Seattle, introduced three organic and Fair Trade certified iced teas for foodservice. Organic Black, Organic Mango Ceylon and Organic Moroccan Mint Green Iced Teas are available in cases of 30 pre-portioned 3-ounce...

Stash Tea.(Tea and coffee)
August 1, 2007... Stash Tea, Portland, Ore., unveiled all-natural green tea powders made for mixing with cold water in Green, Mint, Blueberry and Lightly Sweetened Green.

Equal Exchange.(Tea and coffee)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Equal Exchange, West Bridgewater, Mass., unleashed seven premium, organic, Fair Trade certified teas sourced almost entirely from co-operatives of small-scale growers in India, Sri Lanka and South Africa. Equal Exchange released Organic...

Celestial Seasonings.(Drink mixes)(introduction of fruit-flavored drink mixes )(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Celestial Seasonings, Boulder, Colo., released a line of fruit-flavored drink mixes for kids called Go Stix. The mixes in Fruit Punch, Orange Citrus Punch, Triple Berry and Wild Cherry are 100 percent natural and are fortified with calcium...

Nestle USA.(Alternative beverages)(introduction of Nesquik RTD)
August 1, 2007... Nestle USA, Glendale, Calif., expanded its shelf-stable portfolio to include a vendable 8-ounce Chocolate and Strawberry Nesquik RTD. Made with 1 percent vitamin A and D-fortified milk, and packaged in resealable plastic bottles, the Nesquik...

Guayaki.(Alternative beverages)(introduction of Guayaki Yerba Mate Unsweetened Mate)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Guayaki, Sebastopol, Calif., added Guayaki Yerba Mate Unsweetened Mate. The organic low-calorie beverage highlights the flavor of brewed yerba mate in a 16-ounce bottle for $2.1 9.

Phlo Corp.(PHLCORP Inc. starts shipping new sports drink)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Phlo Corp., Jacksonville, Fla., began shipping sports drinks that feature the company's Instant Nano Hydration (through nano-encapsulation technology) and Cell Armor technologies to Northern California. The nanoencapsulation technology...

Fizzy Lizzy LLC.(Alternative beverages)(enhancement of sparkling juices)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Fizzy Lizzy LLC, New York, N.Y., added new packaging graphics and two flavors to its all-natural line of sparkling juices: Red Hill Pomegranate and Gulf Coast Tangerine.

Ginger, times three.(NEW PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... The Ginger People, part of Royal Pacific Foods, released Ginger 'Gizer, a ginger beverage with three ginger ingredients: freeze-dried ginger, Chinese yellow ginger juice and ginger syrup. Balanced with apple juice, a hint of lemon and...

Malt beverage pouches.(NEW PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... Integrated Beverage Group released Freaky Ice Bag O' Brew, a non-carbonated flavored malt beverage packaged in flexible pouches. Each pouch contains 8.5 ounces, and has 4.2 percent alcohol by volume. Freaky Ice Bag O' Brew comes in two...

Acai spirit.(NEW PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... VeeVDistillers released VeeV, an acai liqueur that is 30 percent alcohol per volume. VeeV features Brazilian acai, acerola cherry and Mandarin orange combined with natural ingredients such as prickly pear and ginseng. VeeV retails for $34.99...

Racing driven.(NEW PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... DC Brands International launched Turn Left, an energy drink targeted to NASCAR fans. Formulated with a combination of taurine and B vitamins, Turn Left is marketed with the tag, "Liquid Horsepower: How Fast Do You Want to Go?" DC Brands...

Brazilian flavors.(NEW PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... J.D'anna Distilling developed a line of premium Brazilian rums called Rio D Noite Cachaca. Rio D is fermented from sugar cane and distilled using a multi-distillation process. Available in Original, Lime and Passion varieties, a 750-ml....

Boxed water.(NEW PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... Esgee Enterprises created Aqua2Go, a purified water packaged in an aseptic box. Aqua2Go is being marketed to people of all ages. The packaging is 74 percent paper, 20 percent plastic and 6 percent aluminum, and is able to be recycled in some...

Pomegranate wine.(NEW PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... Aiko Importers Inc. has begun importing Tree of Life Pomegranate Wine in two variations: semi-sweet or semi-dry. Tree of Life semisweet wine (12 percent alcohol by volume) is made from a new pomegranate variety using a traditional technique...

Energy vodka.(NEW PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... Wingard Inc. released V2 Vodka, a distilled spirit made from premium imported vodka and energy ingredients. Produced and bottled in Holland, the 80-proof vodka is distilled five times, filtered and then infused with taurine and caffeine....

Nectarine juices.(NEW PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... NBI Juiceworks added four new flavors to its Sun Shower line of 100 percent nectarine juices. Sun Shower Nectarine Acai, Nectarine Pomegranate, Nectarine Grape Orange and Nectarine Cranberry contain no added sugars or preservatives, which is...

Eco-vodka.(NEW PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2007... McCormick Distilling Co. and Premier Beverage Co. created 360 Vodka using eco-friendly production and packaging methods. While not organic, 360 Vodka uses locally harvested grain and every bottle is distilled four times and filtered five...

Sustainable strategies: beverage companies take on environmental concerns.(SPECIAL REPORT)
August 1, 2007... The United States is in the midst of a green movement--not for the first time, but with more pressure, perhaps, on consumer products companies than ever before. In fact, a recent study released by the Grocery Manufacturers Association and...

Kraft: creating solutions: the beverages sector of newly independent Kraft Foods focuses on health and convenience.
August 1, 2007... Kraft Foods officially regained its status as an independent company earlier this year when it was spun off from its former parent company, the Altria Group. But the Northfield, Ill.-based company took little time to revel in its newfound...

Alaskan Brewing Co.: influenced by climate and traditions.(UP CLOSE WITH ...)
August 1, 2007... The capital of Alaska, Juneau, resides at the base of 3,800-foot mountain peaks on a small strip of land on the waterfront of the Gastineau Channel. Between the ice fields and glaciers, Juneau houses Alaskan Brewing Co., the eighth-largest...

From exotic to familiar: mainstream beverages are emerging from ethnic origins.(MARKETING)
August 1, 2007... The ethnic beverage market has its unique characteristics. Strongly influenced by traditions that originated in the "old country," ethnic beverage manufacturers nevertheless constantly push to open new avenues of development, producing new...

Music tour.(Hornitos Tequila's music tour)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Hornitos Tequila kicked off the semi-final round of its "100 Live All Summer" music tour last month in San Francisco. This is the third year that the Beam Global Spirits & Wine brand has sponsored the local battle of the bands. The Live All...

Girls night out.(Jenn's Cocktail Co. opens Club Jenn for women)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Women in Chicago were able to visit a hot new nightspot in July. Cocktails by Jenn opened up Club Jenn for a limited engagement. The Club was located at Salon Michael and provided beauty treatments and cocktails before a night out. Women...

Cocktails for a 'Cantante'.(MARKETING BRIEFS)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Last month, Rums of Puerto Rico helped to celebrate the movie premiere of "El Cantante," the biopic of Puerto Rican salsa pioneer Hector Lavoe. The movie tells the story of Lavoe and his relationship with his wife, Nilda Ramon Porez, and...

Bar Band contest.(Boru Vodka)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... This summer, Boru Vodka launched an Internet search for the ultimate bar band. As part of its "Defend the Bar Band" contest, original recordings were submitted to the Web site, boru.com, which were then pared down to 15 bands that will...

Water campaign.(Evian Natural Spring Water's ad campaign)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Evian Natural Spring Water released its newest ad campaign emphasizing the importance of water. The new campaign, which launched this month in Manhattan, Los Angeles and Miami, stresses that "The most important body of water is your own. Fill...

Custom fleet.(Cintron Beverage Group)
August 1, 2007... Taking its line of energy drinks and teas on the road, Cintron Beverage Group created a fleet of customized vehicles. The line consists of 13 Chevy HHR's, decorated with Cintron graphics by CRC Studios, a Detriot-based auto customizer. The...

Racecar tour.(Sturgis Bike Week)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Fans attending the annual Sturgis Bike Week in South Dakota this month were able to meet with the Jagermeister Race Team and driver Max Naylor. Naylor signed autographs at Buffalo Chip Campground. The team and its car are part of the National...

The future is flexible: versatility and flexibility combine with new technology for better labeling equipment.(PACKAGING)
August 1, 2007... A bottle sits on a shelf, hoping to be picked up by a thirsty consumer. The one that gets grabbed the most isn't just the one with a tasty liquid inside; it's also the one with an eye-catching label wrapped around it. This end product is...

Tea in a box.(Ferolito Vultaggio & Sons launches new package)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Arizona announced its new "Fridge Box." The brand from Ferolito Vultaggio & Sons, Lake Success, N.Y., launched its Lemon Tea, Green Tea, Diet Green Tea, Raspberry Tea and Sweet Tea in the new package. The Fridge Box is a 12-pack dispenser...

Rugby water.(Sidel's new PET bottle)
August 1, 2007... In preparation for the Rugby World Cup, Sidel created a 0.75-liter PET bottle shaped like a rugby ball. The bottle was designed with the same oval shape, grainy texture and stiches as a rugby ball and rests on what looks like a kicking tee....

New in plastic.(Mountain Valley Spring Water Co.'s new package)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Arkansas's Mountain Valley Spring Water Co. redesigned its plastic bottle line. The new bottle shape, designed by Flowdesign, Detroit, incorporates the company's signature green tinted package color and its "Since 1871" tagline, which is...

Wrapped up.(new pack for Sparks)
August 1, 2007... Miller's caffeinated alcohol beverage, Sparks, released a new wrapped four-pack. The multipack features a brand wrap and handle on Sparks, Sparks Plus and Sparks Light. In addition, the package features two UPC codes, one on each can for...

Redesigned labels.(Heaven Hill Distilleries Inc.)
August 1, 2007... Heaven Hill Distilleries Inc., Bardstown, Ky., redesigned the labels for the entire line of Whaler's Hawaiian-style rums. The flavored line, including Vanille, "Killer" Coconut, Pineapple Paradise and Big Island Banana, all feature...

Heritage made over.(PACKAGING)(Genesee Brewing Company Inc. makes over its packaging)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... New York's Genesee Beer and Genny Light made over its packaging as part of a renewed focus on Genesee Brewing's core brands. The new packaging designs pay tribute to Genesee's past while updating the graphics. Genny Light also received the...

What can your beverage do for you? New fortification formulations add function.(Beverage R&D: BEVERAGE INDUSTRY'S PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SECTION)
August 1, 2007... The alignment of consumer wellness concerns, progression of beverage ingredient technology and research linking diet to disease prevention have formed the perfect market for functional products. Consumer interest in ingredients that might...

Blue Pacific Flavors.(R&D NEWS)(Blue Pacific Flavors & Fragrances Inc. launches environmental stewardship campaign)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Blue Pacific Flavors, City of Industry, Calif., launched a "Catching the Green Wave" environmental stewardship campaign. The plan's goal is to achieve carbon-neutrality by 2013 through system-wide changes to offset emissions from the...

Danisco.(R&D NEWS)(facility expansion)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Danisco, Madison, Wis., broke ground on a new 19,200-square-foot facility expansion in Madison. The new expansion will house an ultra-cold storage facility and packaging operations for frozen dairy cultures.

David Michael & Co.(R&D NEWS)(opening of David Michael de Mexico SA de CV facility )(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... David Michael & Co., Philadelphia, opened a David Michael de Mexico SA de CV facility in Lerma, Mexico. The new location spans 19,685 square feet, and houses numerous laboratories, including applications, culinary, sensory, quality control,...

TIC Gums.(R&D NEWS )(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... TIC Gums, Belcamp, Md., has self-affirmed the GRAS status for its TICAmulsion line of modified gum acacia emulsifiers based on an evaluation from an independent expert panel of scientists. This status permits the use of modified gum acacia in...

BASF Corp., Florham Park, N.J., has entered an agreement with Brewers Supply Group, Shakopee, Minn.(R&D NEWS)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... BASF Corp., Florham Park, N.J., has entered an agreement with Brewers Supply Group, Shakopee, Minn., to serve as an authorized distributor for Divergan beverage filtration products for the beer industry in the United States.

Healthy halo: flavors that influence purchase decisions.(Beverage R&D)
August 1, 2007... Consumers want all they can get from new beverages. A product must taste good, but if it can also increase blood circulation, all the better. If a processor is unable to use an actual healthy ingredient in an application, sometimes a flavor...

IFT showcased flavor and function.(IFT POST SHOW)(Institute of Food Technologists)
August 1, 2007... The Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, July 28 to Aug. 1 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, displayed many new ingredients and technologies, including notable introductions from the following...

Raising efficiency: lift truck makers increase performance benefits.(LOGISTICS)
August 1, 2007... Rising utility costs, environmental concerns and increasing overhead charges have had their effect on the industry. With those concerns in mind, companies are looking into more efficient ways to do business, which includes material handling...