Beverage Industry articles from March 2001

Beverage Industry archives from March 2001

People and progress.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Have you heard that people are resistant to change? People bristle at the notion of progress? Don't believe it. Progress is what gives us something new to wake up to every day. It keeps even the tried and true from becoming worn and...

Speaking of changes...(soft drink industry outlook)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... There is more to change than variety. Anticipating change and reacting to it is what keeps us competitive. This month's issue of Beverage Industry is the perfect example of change, both making it happen and recognizing that it is happening...

Stahl out in COCA-COLA SKAKE-UP.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... At a time when The Coca-Cola Co. has been working to project a unified management front, Jack Stahl, president and chief operating officer, resigned earlier this month. The departure of the No. 2 man behind Chairman and Chief Executive...

Anheuser Busch Cos.(financial results)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Anheuser Busch Cos., St. Louis, Mo., posted a profit increase of 9.7 percent in the fourth quarter, to boost its net income for the year to $1.56 billion, or $1.69 per share, up 11 percent from the $1.4 billion, or $1.47 per share in 1999....

Legacy Estates Group.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Legacy Estates Group, St. Helena, Calif., has purchased Freemark Abbey Winery, one of Napa Valley's original 16 wineries. Freemark vineyards include Rutherford Dust and Bosche... Bianchi Vineyards has purchased 40 acres of vineyards in the...

Food and Drug Administration.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... An outdated alert from the Food and Drug Administration led the Agriculture Commissioner for the State of Georgia to recall 25,000 cases of 2-liter bottles of Coca-Cola Classic that had already been voluntarily recalled last fall. The FDA had...

Carlsberg.(joint venture with Coca-Cola dissolved)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Danish brewer Carlsberg said it will dissolve its joint venture with Coca-Cola to clear the way for a joint brewery with Norwegian company Orkla ASA, which distributes Pepsi-Cola products. The Carlsberg-Coca-Cola venture, Coca-Cola Nordic...

PBG to acquire CALIFORNIA BOTTLER.(Pepsi Bottling Group)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The Pepsi Bottling Group signed a letter of intent to purchase Pepsi-Cola Bottling of Northern California, Redding, Calif. The bottler, which has been owned by the Fitzpatrick family since 1966, serves 13 counties in Northern California, from...

PEOPLE.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Phoebe Wood has joined Brown-Forman as chief financial officer, succeeding Steven Ratoff, who announced his plans to step down last summer... Tom Cardella has been promoted to executive in residence and vice president of strategic planning...

Coca-Cola TEAMS WITH P&G.(Gro)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... If a reported deal between Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble Co. becomes reality, the rivalry between Coca-Cola and PepsiCo will likely escalate to include the snack turf, which has remained outside of Coca-Cola's scope. Coca-Cola and...

Winery sales are BOUNTIFUL.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Spirits rivals Allied Domecq and Diageo are said to be the key bidders in the sale of Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates Ltd., Santa Rosa, Calif. The company sold an estimated 3.65 million cases, with an estimated $362 million in revenues, last...

Cott anticipates GROWTH.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Frank Weise, president and chief executive officer of Cott Corp., Toronto, last month told a group of analysts the private label soft drink manufacturer is looking at sales growth of 10 to 15 percent as it "makes the strategic shift from...

Surge IS SPENT.(Coca-Cola discontinues making Surge soft drink)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... While unconfirmed by Coca-Cola, Ad Age reports that Coca-Cola is pulling the plug on Surge, the soft drink giant's weapon to unseat rival Pepsi's Mountain Dew. Introduced in 1997 with a $13.6 million budget, Surge sold just 41.4 million...

Pyramid Breweries Inc.(financial results)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Pyramid Breweries Inc., Seattle, Wash., reported its second consecutive year of sales growth, with net revenues up 6 percent to $28.6 million for 2000. The company also reported net income -- for the first time since 1996 -- of $33,000, which...

Allied Domecq and Diageo.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The fight between Allied Domecq and Diageo for the valued Captain Morgan rum brand could take more than a year to resolve. Captain Morgan was part of the portfolio of wines and spirits Diageo purchased with Pernod Ricard from Seagram last...

Starbucks Coffee Co.(announces Hyatt properties contract)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Starbucks Coffee Co. will supply coffee to more than 100 Hyatt properties across North America, the two companies announced. Starbucks freshly brewed drip coffee will be served throughout Hyatt Regency and Grand Hyatt properties, including...

Heineken.(announces Bayerische BrauHolding AG joint venture)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2001... Dutch brewer Heineken is staking its first brewery claim in Germany through a joint venture with Bayerische BrauHolding AG, a member of the Schoerghuber Corp. Group. Heineken will hold a 49.9 percent stake in the venture -- to be called...

Diageo.(Diageo PLC)
March 1, 2001... Despite acquisition turmoil, Diageo announced its operating profits were up 11 percent, including a 14 percent gain in spirits and wine to $1 billion and profit of beer operations up 13 percent to $210 million. "Guinness UDV has continued...

Home Juice Corp.(distribution)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Home Juice Corp., Nashville, Tenn., a subsidiary of National Beverage Corp., announced it will be the first to distribute Hank's Beverages in Nashville and surrounding counties. Hank's Beverages, based in Philadelphia, includes Hank's Premium...

UP CLOSE with BILL WINTER.(Seven-Up Co. Chairman Emeritus)
March 1, 2001... 7 UP Beverage Industry's March issue traditionally includes an update on the soft drink industry. It is timely, then, to include an interview Beverage Industry conducted with Bill Winter, chairman emeritus of The Seven Up Co., St. Louis, who...

Turning Tides.(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2001... Beverage trends are shifting and nowhere has that been more evident than in the soft drink industry during the past year. For several years now, consumers have had more and more beverage options available to them, from soft drinks to sports...

New products blur the lines.(alternative soft drinks)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2001... The difference between alternative beverages and soft drinks came to mean less and less last year as carbonated soft drink companies added alternatives to the line up and in some cases created new non-carbs and energy drinks themselves. ...

A worldwide venture.(international sales growth)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2001... While North Americans guzzled more than 200 liters per person of carbonated soft drinks last year, the rest of the world sipped at a much slower pace. According to Chicago-based Euromonitor International, the North American soft drink market...

Rolling out the red carpet.(advertising focus)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Whether the spotlight lands on Britney Spears, Laila ali, or ordinary teenagers performing freestyle raps like their favorite performers, soft drink companies are bringing consumers closer to products through often star-studded advertising...

The Republic of Tea.(introduces new green tea flavors)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The Republic of Tea has rolled out five varieties of its green teas in ready-to-drink bottled varieties. The products are packaged in 16.9-ounce bottles and are available in Berry Plum Green Tea, Spring Cherry Green Tea, Orange Spice Green...

Snyder International Brewing Co.(sampler packs)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Snyder International Brewing Co., Cleveland, Ohio is rolling out new beer sampler packs for two of its breweries. The Frederick Brewing Co., Frederick, Md., last fall introduced the Wild Goose Brewery Sampler 12-ounce 12-pack, which contained...

Go-Go Energy Drink Energy Brands Inc.(ingredients)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Go-Go Energy Drink Energy Brands Inc., Whitestone, N.Y. Telephone: 718/746-0087 Distribution: New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles Ingredients: Carbonated watel crystaUlne fructose, sucrose, maltodextrin, taurine, citric acid,...

Energy Brands.(Go-Go Energy Drink)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Energy Brands is giving its Go-Go Energy Drink a new lease on life, dropping six of the line's previous flavor varieties and revamping its flavor. The product contains ginseng and guarana as well as caffeine as energy ingredients. The...

Franco's Cocktail Mixes.(new size for Franco's Triple Sec)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Franco's Cocktail Mixes, Pompano Beach, Fla., has rolled out a new 1.75-ounce size for its Franco's Triple Sec. The non-alcoholic triple sec is packaged in a PET bottle with a three-piece foil label. It is designed to target high-volume...

Lake Sonoma Winery.(introduces new wine)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Lake Sonoma Winery, Geyserville, Calif., has released its 1997 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The company has produced 3,575 cases, available nationally. The wine will retail for $21 per 750-ml. bottle..

The Spirit of Hartford LLC.(offers new R.L. Seale and Company Ltd. products)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The Spirit of Hartford LLC, Hartford, Conn., has added a new 50-mi. size of its Foursquare Spiced Rum, which the company says is ideal for offpremise sampling. Foursquare Rum is produced by R.L. Seale & Co. Ltd. in Barbados. The company has...

The Tea-Rific Tea Co.(to launch new products)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The Tea-Rific Tea Co., Boca Raton, Fla., has launched T-23 Premium Iced Teas for the specialty retail and foodservice marketplaces. The line includes flavors such as Kick-in-the-Razz, Shake-Your-FruTea, Smash N'Passion and Plain Jane..

Nestle's Perrier Vittel.(introduces bottled water in India)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Nestle's Perrier Vittel has introduced Nestle Pure Life bottled water in India. The water will be bottled at a new plant in Samaikha, India, according to a Reuter's report...

Scott Street Portfolio.(selects Wine Warehouse as wine distributor)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Scott Street Portfolio, San Francisco, an importer and distributor of Australian boutique wines, has selected Wine Warehouse as the distributor of its Punters Corner. Yering Station and Yarrabank sparkling wines in Northern and Southern...

Taisho Pharmaceutical.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Taisho Pharmaceutical has introduced a new energy drink called Lipovitan B3, a citrus flavored soda with Bi, B2, B6 vitamins, taurine and royal jelly...

Corus Brands.(introduces wine)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Corus Brands, Woodinville, Wash., has released its 2000 Alice White Cabernet-Shiraz, which is a blend of 50 percent cabernet sauvignon and 50 percent shiraz. The company has produced 10,500 cases of the wine, which carries a suggest retail...

Tully's Coffee.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Tully's Coffee, Seattle, has introduced Romance Blend, a seasonal coffee that the company has decided to make part of its year-round line-up. The coffee will be available at all Tully's locations, and will retail for $11.25 per 1-pound bag...

Caffe Del Mar.(new dairy-based drink)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Caffe Del Mar, Solana Beach, Calif., has rolled out a new low-calorie, low-carbohydrate dairy-based drink. The product has 50 calories, less than 2 grams of fat and 3 grams of carbohydrates, and 50 percent of the recommended daily intake for...

Canandaigua.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Canandaigua has introduced K Cider, a product imported from its Matthew Clark subsidiary, in the United States. Although the product is a cider, it is being marketing with an edgier image closer to the new "malternative" beverages on the...

Austin Nichols & Co.(new tequila)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Austin Nichols & Co. has introduced Tequila Viuda de Romero Reposado, a premium golden tequila. The product is 51 percent agave and 38 percent alcohol by volume...

Britvic.(acquires Orchid Drinks)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Britvic, a U.K-based soft drink company recently acquired Orchid Drinks, bringing the Ame, Aqua Libre and Purdey's brands into its fold.

Ferolito Vultaggio & Sons.(new iced coffee)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Ferolito Vultaggio & Sons is making another go of iced coffee, an alternative beverage that has so far eluded success for most beverage-makers save Starbuck's Frappuccino. The company is hoping the key to the product's success will lie in its...

Red tea INFUSION.
March 1, 2001... Five Roses Specialty Teas, distributed by John Sommer Inc., Novato, Calif., has introduced Five Roses Specialty Select Infusion teas in the United States. Included in the line are Rooibos Select, Rooibos Honey Infusion, Rooibos, Lemon...

Functional JONES.(Jones Soda Co. introduces juices)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Jones Soda Co., Seattle, says it will begin its launch of Jones Juice, a non-carbonated line of functional juices, next month. The line will initially include four juice varieties and two iced teas that will be packaged in 20-ounce bottles....

Honest Tea.(introduces Community Green)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Honest Tea, Bethesda, Md., has introduced Community Green, an organic tea flavored with the essence of Maltese orange, also known as blood orange. The product is sweetened with cane sugar and has 17 calories per 8-ounce serving. According to...

Mr. Tomato Bloody Mary Mixes.(from United States Distilled Products)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... United States Distilled Products is rolling out the newest flavor to its Mr. Tomato Bloody Mary Mixes with Mr. Tomato Horseradish. The product is an "extra zesty" Bloody Mary blend, containing horseradish, worchestershire sauce, hot sauce,...

United States Distilled Products Co.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... United States Distilled Products Co., St. Paul, Minn. Telephone: 651/649-5800 Distribution: National Ingredients: Tomato juice (water, tomato paste, salt); horseradish; Worcestershire sauce (water, vinegar, salt, sugar, caramel...

GROVES OF GROWTH.(Vitality Beverages Inc.)
March 1, 2001... PASCO BRANDS PLANTS NEW CROPS FOR PRIVATE LABEL JUICE Though many Southern Florida growers have been planting, processing and selling oranges and juice for decades, the expert growers behind Tampa, Fla.-based Vitality Beverages Inc. have...

GETTING THE JUICES FLOWING.(Vitality Beverages' production plants)
March 1, 2001... While the creative juices are bubbling in the new product development and marketing departments of Vitality Beverage Inc.'s Tampa, Fla.-based headquarters, the production lines at the company's three plants get the juices flowing to retailers...

Cracking the Code.(beverage companies utilize the Internet)
March 1, 2001... The Internet is full of fun things to do -- games, music, chat rooms -- and many beverage companies view this cyber-realm as an invaluable tool that, if approached correctly, holds the lucrative promise of attracting a tech-savvy group of...

Reconsidering PET BOTTLE COATINGS.
March 1, 2001... Single-serve PET beverage bottles, such as the 16-ounce or half-liter sizes have about twice the surface area per ounce of content as the 64-ounce or 2-liter sizes. As a result, soft drinks in a 16-ounce PET bottle lose their fizz through the...

SPARKLING NEW LABELS.(for John C. Meier Juice Co. beverages)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The John C. Meier Juice Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, has rolled out new foil labels with four-color illustrations for its sparkling juice products. The lightly carbonated juice products use foil-wrapped champagne-style bottles with resealable caps...

'TIMES' RIGHT FOR AN UPDATE.(Early Times Kentucky Whisky in new bottle)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Brown-Forman, Louisville, Ky., has updated the packaging for Early Times Kentucky Whisky with 1.75-liter plastic bottles that rolled out nationally last month. The plastic bottle replaces heavier, more traditional glass bottles. Brown Forman...

AUTOMATED RECYCLING CATCHES ON.(Tomra's payouts to consumers)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Tomra, Santa Ana, Calif., announced that it paid more than $7 million to consumers using its rePlanet locations at Southern California Slater Bros., Ralphs, Vons and Albertsons supermarkets. The freestanding recycling facilities allow...

CRUZAN'S CLEAR NEW LOOK.(Todhunter Imports Ltd. introduces new packaging for line of bottle rum drinks)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2001... Todhunter Imports Ltd., West Palm Beach, Fla., is rolling out new bottles for its Cruzan Tropical Rums this spring. The frosted bottles feature clear, colorfully accented labels and a new sleek shape. They also have gold foil accents and new...

PAUL THOMAS USES HAND-DRAWN LABELS.(Paul Thomas Winery Inc. redesigns wine labels)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Paul Thomas Winery, Woodinville, Wash., has introduced the first new label design for its products in four years. The new two-piece labels will be used on all new release wines, starting with the Paul Thomas 1999 Cabernet-Merlot and...

TWO INNOVATIONS IN ONE.(new fermented milk drink from Valio has innovative packaging)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... A new product from Sweden designed to lower blood pressure also features brand new packaging. Evolus, from Valio, is a milk-based drink made by fermenting milk using lactic acid bacteria. According to the company, breaking down milk protein...

NEW LOOK FOR OLD FAVORITE.(Tyroconnell Single Malt Irish Whiskey gets new packaging)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Heaven Hill Distilleries, Bardstown, Ky., has introduced new packaging for the Tyrconnell Single Malt Irish Whiskey from Ireland's Cooley Distillery. The brand's new look features a gold foil paper label and a cork and foil capsule closure....

Making the MOST OF SOY.(soy foods multiply as technology advances and labeling standards change)
March 1, 2001... Soy-based products are rolling onto retail shelves in increasing numbers, both because of soy's well-publicized health benefits and because of improved technology that is capable of making soy palatable to even the most soy-phobic consumers....

Cargill Inc.(reorganizes malt operations under new name, Cargill Malt)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Cargill Inc., Minneapolis, Minn., announced that it has reorganized all of its North and South American malting operations and marketing into one entity known as Cargill Malt. "We selected the new name to effectively convey to the...

D.D. Williamson.(D.D. Williamson and Company Inc. employees publish paper on food colorants)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... D.D. Williamson, Louisville, Ky., has announced the publication of a paper by three of its senior food technologists that provides extensive analysis of the chemical properties and functionalities of the four classes of caramel color. William...

National Starch & Chemical Co.
March 1, 2001... National Starch & Chemical Co., Bridgewater, N.J., will give Canadian and U.S.-based food technology students the chance to go to this summers Institute of Food Technologists Convention in New Orleans (June 2427). The students will compete...

The Food and Drug Administration.(warns soft drink industry about botanical ingredients)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to food and beverage manufacturers not to use unapproved botanical and herbal ingredients in their products, according to the National Soft Drink Association. Those interested in obtaining...

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas Inc.(receives Illinois State Blue Chip Award)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Nielsen-Massey Vanillas Inc., Waukegan, Ill., was honored with the Illinois State Blue Chip Enterprise Award, which recognizes small businesses that have overcome challenges, seized opportunities, creatively used resources and achieved...

PEOPLE.(briefs)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Deborah Rech has been appointed manager of process development responsible for manufacturing support, new process development and formula optimization at Takasago International Corp.'s flavor division, based in Rockleigh, N.J... Roche...

Agave flavor.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2001... GSB Flavor Creators is helping manufacturers overcome the current agave shortage with Natural Agave Type Flavor Replacer #5413, which replaces the aroma and taste of tequila when distilled from the agave plant. Typical uses are alcohol,...

Make it better with vitamin C.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2001... Roche Vitamins offers vitamin C as a health-enhancing food and beverage ingredient in various granulations and as sodium ascorbate, a special form that is less tart in many applications. Vitamin C is highly versatile and can be used to...

Sweetener enhancement.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2001... David Michael & Co. offers Sweetness Enhancers that are designed to intensify the perception and potency of traditional sweeteners such as fructose, sugar and honey. The Sweetness Enhancers compliment characterizing flavor notes, increase...

Flavor for Hispanic, crossover markets.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2001... Haarmann & Reimer offers Natural Chicha Morada Type flavor as a beverage flavor for both Hispanic beverages and crossover beverages for mainstream markets. Chicha Morada is a beverage from Peru made with purple corn, pineapple and apple...

A chocoholic's dream.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2001... Robertet Flavors has introduced a classic assortment of chocolate flavors for application in beverages, dairy and soy-based products. Natural Chocolate Flavor WONF (White Type) NV-23,913; Natural Chocolate Flavor WONF (Milk Type) NV-23,862;...

Low-calorie Treatt.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2001... Florida Treatt Inc. has launched a clear flavor distillate that imparts a fresh, natural sugar flavor without calories, sugar, protein or color. Sugar Treattarone 9806 is 100 percent natural and is derived from cane sugar. It is particularly...

Trek for flavor.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2001... Givaudan Flavors recently unveiled new flavors for applications such as beverages and candy that are the result of the company's "Taste Trek" and "Scent Trek" trip to the "Foret des Abeilles" in Central America. Based on samples of nearly...

All natural colors.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2001... Wild Flavors Inc. offers a wide range of colors made from natural plant and vegetable extracts. Custom colors include hard-to-find blue colors without artificial pigments, browns that work well over a broad pH range, greens with all-natural...

International flavors.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2001... Hayward Enterprises has added four new purees to The Perfect Puree of Napa Valley. Lady Lychee, Tracy's Tararind, Mandarin Orange Concentrate and Guanabana-a-Go-Go offer international flavors with consistent flavor and quality. Lychee offers...

Chocolate extract.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Star Kay White has been in the business of supplying chocolate extracts to the beverage industry for more than 25 years. The natural chocolate extracts are created from special blends of roasted cocoa beans using a process and formula...

Improving functional foods.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2001... Virginia Dare offers a line of Prosweet Flavor Improvers and Masking Agents developed for the functional foods market. Many vitamins, minerals and herbs have objectionable off-tastes and ingredients such as soy and oats carry their own...

Botanical formulations.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2001... Draco Natural Products has added two new products to its line of Action Synergized Formulations. Weight Control Formula (D-48) is derived from herbs studied for their action on thermogenesis, modulating SNS activities, regulating fat...

Dairy's Web search engine.(Internet/Web/Online Service Information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Dairy Management Inc. has created a powerful new search engine called Mooru. Installed on the Do it with Dairy Web site, Mooru acts has an information portal leading to interactive elements such as an ingredient selector, dairy ingredient...

THE BEST TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUR MONEY.
March 1, 2001... Distribution software is moving in a new direction, according to software industry experts. Having been sold on the need for software during the past few years, beverage distributors are now realizing that route accounting and optimization...

ACETAL VALVES.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... John Guest's Super Speedfit Acetal shut-off valve is specifically designed for use with compressed gases and potable liquids It is available in 3/8-inch outer diameter size, and is intended for use on [CO.sub.2] lines in beverage dispensing...

OEM BEVERAGE PUMPS.(Anko Products Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... MityFlex OEM peristaltic pumps are being specified by Anko Products for numerous new applications in the beverage dispensing and food processing industries. The new pumps feature easily removable pump head covers for fast change out of...

ZINC-PLATED AND STEEL CLAMPS.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Oetiker manufactures various clamp styles in both zinc-plated steel and stainless steel. The design of the clamps provides speed of installation, tamper resistance and low-profile posture, while maintaining a powerful constant seal. The seal...

HIGH--PERFORMANCE HAND TRUCK.(Ultra Lift)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Ultra Lift's got the power in its high-performance powered hand truck. One person can safely move most vending machines, and two people can move any machine, according to the company. Operators stay in control by using a combination of motor...

CHECKING CONTAMINANTS.(Celsis System)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... A Celsis System can provide conclusive evidence of the absence or presence of a contaminant within 24 to 48 hours. The system uses ATP bioluminescence, a proven technology for the rapid detection of microbial contamination. It meets...