Beverage Industry articles from March 2003

Beverage Industry archives from March 2003

Sponsor with caution. (Beverage Beat).(Anheuser-Busch)(Clear Channel Communications)
March 1, 2003... I heard some news recently that has nothing to do with beverages, but could have implications for beverage companies. Anheuser-Busch and one of its beer distributors have been named in a lawsuit filed by the family of a victim in last month's...

A drink and a smile. (Beverage Beat).(soft drink financials)
March 1, 2003... In this issue, we are featuring our annual Soft Drink Report, found on page 15. Given the state of our world, the economy, and consumers who are much more cautious with their spending than ever before, the industry has survived the past year...

The Coalition for Free Trade, which is backed by the Family Winemakers of California. (News Briefs).(California winemakers have tapped Kenneth Star)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Hoping to win the right to ship product directly to consumers, California winemakers have tapped Kenneth Star, last seen as the tenacious independent counsel in the Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky scandal, as their legal representative. Star...

McCormick Distilling Co. (News Briefs).(opens new facility in Mexico)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... McCormick Distilling Co., Weston, Mo., recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with the opening of its new Compania Tequilera de Arandas distillery in Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico. The new facility has a capacity of 50,000 liters per day, and...

Great Spirits Co. (News Briefs).(Glazer's Wholesale Distributors has its exclusive distributor)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Great Spirits Co., New York City, has appointed Glazer's Wholesale Distributors has its exclusive distributor in Missouri for Knappogue Castle Whiskey and Celtic Crossing Liqueur. Glazer's also handles the company's brands in Texas and Kansas.

Starbucks. (News Briefs).(Starbucks credit card will offer consumers something they can really use... more coffee)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Some credit cards offer miles toward free airline tickets or points to put toward a new car, but a new Starbucks credit card will offer consumers something they can really use... more coffee. Thanks to an agreement between the coffee company,...

Pepsi-Cola. (News Briefs).(is now the soft drink of choice at Riese Restaurants in Manhattan)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Pepsi-Cola is now the soft drink of choice at Riese Restaurants in Manhattan. The multi-year agreement with Pepsi-Cola North America includes carbonated and non-carbonated products in fountain cups, bottles and cans. The Riese Organization...

Target Corp. (News Briefs).(expansion )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Target Corp. reportedly will open 32 new SuperTarget stores this year. The retail format includes expanded grocery and beverage sales in addition to the more traditional mass merchandise items.

Ocean Spray struggles with internal rift. (Industry Issues).(Investor relations)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Ocean Spray Cranberries, Lakeville-Middleboro, Mass., has been reviewing its options as it struggles with low prices and an increasingly unhappy grower membership. Early this month, 53 percent of shareholders in the 900-member growers...

The foodservice 'Elite'. (Industry Issues).(Beverage companies are among the best when it comes to foodservice programs)
March 1, 2003... Beverage companies are among the best when it comes to foodservice programs, according to FoodserviceElite, a new study from Cannondale Associates, Wilton, Conn. The study examines best practices in the industry and analyzes the performances...

The Snapple Beverage Group. (People).(appointment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Snapple Beverage Group, White Plains, N.Y., has named Noel Engels vice president of knowledge management. He will be responsible for the management and analysis of internal shipments, depletions, national accounts sales reporting and...

Grgich Hills Cellar. (People).(appointment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Joe Appenzeller has been appointed national sales manager at Grgich Hills Cellar, Rutherford, Calif. He will focus on out-of-state sales for the ultra-premium wine brand.

Pernod Ricard. (People).(appointment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Pernod Ricard, White Plains, N.Y., has named Dan Gibb vice president of North American operations, responsible for all production activities at the company's facilities in Lawrenceburg, Ind., and Lawrenceburg, Ky.

Heaven Hill Distilleries. (People).(appointment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Heaven Hill Distilleries, Bardstown, Ky., has tapped David K. Salmon as director of sales for the company's newly acquired Hpnotiq liqueur.

The National Beer Wholesalers Association. (People).(executive)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Craig Purser, vice president at The National Beer Wholesalers Association, Washington, D.C., recently earned the designation of Certified Association Executive from the American Society of Association Executives.

Clearly Canadian Beverage Corp. (People).(appointment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Clearly Canadian Beverage Corp., Vancouver, British Columbia, has named Philip J. Langridge to its board of directors. Langridge is chairman and chief executive officer at Churchill Property Group.

In Zone Inc. (People).(appointment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Kids drink maker In Zone Inc., Atlanta, has added Randy Leeder as chief financial officer.

First Colony Coffee & Tea Co. (People).(appointment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... First Colony Coffee & Tea Co., Norfolk, Va., has named Charles E. Cortellini president and chief executive officer. Cortellini, who previously served as senior vice president and chief operating officer, takes over for Thomas J....

Latrobe achieves HACCP first. (Industry Issues).(Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Latrobe Brewing Co., Latrobe, Pa., recently became the first brewery in North or South America to receive third-party accreditation for its Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points program. The accreditation comes after a two-year program...

Alcohol industry responds to underage study. (Industry Issues).
March 1, 2003... Ruffling the beverage industry's feathers, the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) released its latest study, which determined that underage drinkers account for 19.7 percent of alcoholic beverages...

Tozzi & Associates. (News Briefs).(Jammin' Juices)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Jammin' Juices, Sterling, Va., has signed Tozzi & Associates as its East Coast brokerage firm. Indicating that face-to-face contact with 'retailers was an important factor in the decision, the maker of exotic fruit juices says it chose Tozzi...

Rivernia Estate. (News Briefs).(expands exports to US)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Rivernia Estate, New South Wales, Australia, has opened an office in Richmond, Va., to help it expand exports to the United States. All U.S. sales and marketing efforts will now take place from the Richmond office.

Firestone Walker Brewing Co. (News Briefs).(acquisition)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Paso Robles, Calif., has purchased the Nectar Ales brand from Humbolt Brewing Co. The line includes flagship Red Nectar, Pale Nectar Pale Ale, and IPA Nectar India Pale Ale.

Clearly Canadian Sparkling Water. (News Briefs).(distributed by Seven-Up/RC Bottling Co.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Clearly Canadian Sparkling Water will now be distributed by Seven-Up/RC Bottling Co. of Southern California, a subsidiary of Dr Pepper/Seven-Up Bottling Group. The bottler will make Clearly Canadian available in Southern California, Southern...

San Manuel Bottled Water Group. (News Briefs).(announced new distribution agreements with Tischler & Associates)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... San Manuel Bottled Water Group, Highland, Calif., announced new distribution agreements with Tischler & Associates, Portland, Ore.; Vend Products of Oregon; Continental, Los Angeles; Matagrano, San Francisco; Passino, Pasadena, Calif.; and...

National Wine & Spirits Inc. (News Briefs).(selected as distributor for Diageo spirits and wine brands in Indiana)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... National Wine & Spirits Inc., Indianapolis, has been selected as distributor for Diageo spirits and wine brands in Indiana, as well as the exclusive broker and distribution agent of Diageo and Schieffelin & Somerset spirits brands, and the...

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated. (News Briefs).(purchase half of The Coca-Cola Cos interest in Piedmont Coca-Cola Bottling Partnership)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, Charlotte, N.C., has struck a $53.5-million deal to purchase half of The Coca-Cola Cos interest in Piedmont Coca-Cola Bottling Partnership. Closing the deal at the end of the month, Coke Consolidated will...

Calendar 2003.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... April April 1-3, 2003 Cannex Asia 2003 Singapore, China 44 1293 435204 April 3-5, 2003 Monterey Wine Festival Monterey, California 800-656-4282 April 6-8, 2003 The Northeast Foodservice & Lodging...

The 2003 soft drink report: new products are the highlight in an otherwise flat year.
March 1, 2003... The past year has seen more new carbonated soft drink product introductions than it has in many years--and it's a thing, because existing brands have been struggling to hold their own in the face of competition from non-carbonated...

African elixirs. (New Products).(Tazo Tea Co. has introduced four new additions)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Tazo Tea Co. has introduced four new additions to its filterbag teas: African Red Bush, Tazo Honeybush, Mate Tropic and Lemon Mate. Tazo's African Red Bush tea derives its name from the ingredient rooibos, which is native to the Cederburg...

Merry mixer. (New Products).(Mott's Inc. introduced Mr & Mrs T's Premium Blend Bloody Mary Mix)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Mott's Inc. introduced Mr & Mrs T's Premium Blend Bloody Mary Mix to a national audience last month. The company says that consumers who drink the Original and Rich and Spicy blends are going to enjoy the think, rich, homemade-tasting tomato...

Fetzer Five Rivers Ranch. (In Brief: Wine and Spirits).(expansion of its distribution to the Pacific Northwest)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Fetzer Five Rivers Ranch, Paso Robles, Calif., announced expansion of its distribution to the Pacific Northwest. From grapes grown in the Central California coast, winemaker Steve Peck has impressed consumers and critics at competitions with...

Shaw-Ross International Importers. (In Brief: Wine and Spirits).(added Australia's Mcpherson Wines)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Shaw-Ross International Importers, Miami, added Australia's Mcpherson Wines to its portfolio last month. The company says Mcpherson's award-winning quality wines are also known for their affordable prices...

Absolut Co. (In Brief: Wine and Spirits).(Absolut Vanilia this month in major markets)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Absolut Co., Deerfield, III., introduced Absolut Vanilia this month in major markets, with plans for nationwide distribution set for June. The new flavor will be featured on the company's Web site Absolut.com, which includes online parties...

Anheuser-Busch. (In Brief: Beer).(citrus-flavored malt beverage)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis, Mo., announced that Bacardi Silver [O.sup.3], a citrus-flavored malt beverage, will be available nationally this month. Building on the success of its Bacardi Silver brand, this will be the "first orange-flavored,...

In Zone Brands Inc. (In Brief: Juice).(Black Cherry Blast-flavored)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... In Zone Brands Inc., Atlanta, announced its plans last month to add Wonder Woman to its Bellywashers interactive beverage line of products. The Black Cherry Blast-flavored 100 percent vitamin C juice drink will be packaged in a Bellywashers'...

The Coca-Cola Co. (In Brief: Juice).(plans to distribute Minute Maid Premium Orange Juice with Calcium Plus Vitamin D)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, plans to distribute Minute Maid Premium Orange Juice with Calcium Plus Vitamin D nationally beginning in April. Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the addition of vitamin D to...

The Coca-Cola Co. (In Brief: Sports Drinks).(announced the winning label design for its sponsorship of the National Hot Rod Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Coca-Cola Co. announced the winning label design for its sponsorship of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Powerade Drag Racing Series, part of the NHRA-themed line extension available in a 32-ounce bottle for a limited time starting...

Seattle's Best Coffee LLC. (In Brief: Coffee and Tea).(has introduced two new organic Fair Trade Certified coffee blends)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Seattle's Best Coffee LLC, Seattle, has introduced two new organic Fair Trade Certified coffee blends. The new Fair Trade Blend and Fair Trade Decaf Blend will be available on more than 250 college and university campuses in the United...

Love potion. (New Products).(HerbnTonics LLC has announced that Herbn Love, an aphrodisiac supplement drink containing herbal stimulants thought to stimulate sexual function and desire)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... HerbnTonics LLC has announced that Herbn Love, an aphrodisiac supplement drink containing herbal stimulants thought to stimulate sexual function and desire, will soon be available. The HerbnTonics debut contains herbs such as damiana leaf,...

Yohimbe energy. (New Products).(Xstream Beverage Group Inc. has introduced Yohimbe Energy Drink)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Xstream Beverage Group Inc. has introduced Yohimbe Energy Drink, made from West African Corynanthe Yohimbe tree bark, which the company says is known as a natural muscle-building and mood-enhancing source. For centuries, compounds of yohimbe...

Tropical sensation. (New Products).(Coca-Cola Co. plans to launch Sprite Remix, a tropical-flavored blend of the traditional lemon-lime soft drink)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Coca-Cola Co. plans to launch Sprite Remix, a tropical-flavored blend of the traditional lemon-lime soft drink, in the spring to a national audience. The tropical version of Sprite will have a unique label featuring contemporary treatment...

Chocolate indulgence. (New Products).(Schokinag Chocolate)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Schokinag Chocolate, inspired by the chocolate houses of 17th and 18th Century Europe, has introduced Drinking Chocolate as part of its Christopher Norman Chocolates line of home baking bars. Rather than dried cocoa powder with non-dairy...

Tantalizing teas. (New Products).(Inko's L.L.C. offers a ready-to-drink, brewed white tea)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Inko's LLC offers a ready-to-drink, brewed white tea this month to the New York tri-state market. The company says that white tea, brewed from a hand-picked, Chinese bud, is higher in antioxidants and has the potential to fight cancer better...

Tropical liqueurs. (New Products).(Allied Domecq USA)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Allied Domecq USA will introduce Hiram Walker Liqueur's Fruja, a tropical fruit-infused liqueur, across the country this summer. The company says Fruja appeals to bartenders and consumers who want juicy-tasting mango, tangerine and raspberry...

Heart-healthy water. (New Products).(Nautilus Mineral Water of America Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Nautilus Mineral Water of America Inc. recently launched Nautilus Aspirin Water, 81 mg. of aspirin therapy in a water bottle, to help consumers get heart healthy, says the company. The bottled water displays the American Heart Association's...

New Product Introductions.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS CATEGORY NO. NO. OF REPORTS OF SKUS ALCOHOL BEVERAGE SUBSTITUTES, LOW 3 14 ALCOHOL BABY BEVERAGES...

Small smoothies. (New Products).(crushed fruit smoothies)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Juice Company of Great Britain makes kosher and vegetarian-friendly, mini-sized, smoothie drink packs in a 125-mi. size that have no additives or preservatives. The company says the crushed fruit smoothies can be stored for as long as one...

Herbal imports. (New Products).(Britvic International, Chelmsford, England, has introduced Ame, a new line of single-serving "lifestyle beverages")(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Britvic International, Chelmsford, England, has introduced Ame, a new line of single-serving "lifestyle beverages" that are a blend of natural fruit juices, eastern herbal extracts and spring water. The Ame drinks are available in three...

Orange appeal. (New Products).(Pepsi-Cola Co. plans to give Mountain Dew fans a new taste to crave when it introduces Livewire, an orange-flavored, citrus soda)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Pepsi-Cola Co. plans to give Mountain Dew fans a new taste to crave when it introduces Livewire, an orange-flavored, citrus soda, this summer. Building on the success of sister beverage Code Red, which was introduced in 2001, Livewire will be...

Ahead of the curve: Le-Nature's uses advanced echnology safety quality. (Plant Focus).
March 1, 2003... Le-Nature's, Latrobe, Pa., is a small beverage company with big ideas and an even bigger commitment to innovation. The company believes its bottled waters, iced teas and juice drinks are the next wave m the beverage industry, and it has...

Winning the brand extension battle: consumer feedback and planning are the keys. (Marketing).(Beverage marketing)
March 1, 2003... If you ask marketers behind a beverage brand extension what ultimately makes their product a success, the first priority is meeting a consumer need. Simple, right? Wrong. Today's consumers have more options than ever before and they are...

Beverage pairings. (Marketing).(Columbia Crest)(Millstone Gourmet Coffee)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Columbia Crest, Paterson, Wash., has teamed with Millstone Gourmet Coffee, a product of Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, Ohio, for the companies' second spring promotion, Savor Spring. The promotion begins this month, and is intended to present...

Baja'd to the bone. (Marketing).(Barton Beer's Pacifico beer gets wild this spring with Baja'd to the Bone)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Barton Beer's Pacifico beer gets wild this spring with Baja'd to the Bone, a promotion that encourages consumers to tap into their adventuresome side. Graphics feature a surfer and a mountain biker "celebrating the spirit of the Pacific...

Teaming with the LPGA. (Marketing).(Ladies Professional Golf Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... DeKuyper Peachtree Schnapps has been named the official spirit of the Ladies Professional Golf Association, and will be given a significant presence at several LPGA Tour events. "The LPGA and De Kuyper Peachtree Schnapps attract similar...

Latin beat. (Marketing).(has launched Absolut Ritmos, the brand's first marketing initiative for Hispanic consumers)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Absolut Vodka from Deerfield, Ill.-based Jim Beam Brands has launched Absolut Ritmos, the brand's first marketing initiative for Hispanic consumers. The national campaign launched in Miami and features Latin music that mixes old-style...

Family roots. (Marketing).(Bushmills Irish Whiskey)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Bushmills Irish Whiskey, imported by Pernod Ricard USA, White Plains, N.Y., has launched Bushmillsheritage.com, a new Web site that allows consumers to research their genealogy. The site will kick-off on St. Patrick's Day, and will allow 500...

Grey Goose 19th Hole. (Marketing).(Grey Goose Vodka)(Sidney Frank Importing Co)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Grey Goose Vodka, imported by Sidney Frank Importing Co., New Rochelle, N.Y., will be the sponsor of The Grey Goose 19th Hole, a new Golf Channel program hosted by golf analyst Kelly Tilghman. The program is set at Mortons Steakhouse in...

The celebrities' choice. (Marketing).(Fiji Water marketing)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Fiji Water tapped culinary talents Nobu Matsuhisa, Charlie Trotter and Jean Georges Vongerichten to promote the bottled water as the choice of top chefs. The three are featured in an ad that debuted last month in Bon Appetit touting the...

In the know. (Marketing).(Distilled Spirits Council)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Distilled Spirits Council, Washington, D.C., and Smithsonian Associates are offering a Winter 2003 educational program that explores the history of distilled spirits through lectures and tastings. The first course, which ran last month,...

'Bottle cans' have magnetic attraction: aluminum bottles offer sleek retro look. (Packaging).(Industry Overview)
March 1, 2003... Beverage shelves countrywide, particularly in convenience stores, will sport a new look this spring. They will be glowing, shining, or at the very least, sparkling. U.S. beverage manufacturers from Kraft Foods to the Snapple Beverage...

New Bag-in-the Box operation. (Packaging).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Constellation Brands' Canandaigua Wine division, Canandaigua, N.Y., has begun in-house production of the bags used for its Almaden Bag-in-the-Box brand. The company has added two automated bag-making lines at Paul Masson Cellars and...

CCL adds high-speed line. (Packaging).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... CCL Container, Norwalk, Conn., will add an $8-million high-speed production line to its Penetang, Ontario, plant. The line will be the eighth in the plant, and will be the company's third high-speed line in North America. It is scheduled to...

Top design. (Packaging).(Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey won 2002 Annual Irish Print Awards)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey recently won the top-printed carton-packaging award at the 2002 Annual Irish Print Awards. The package was produced by Dublin, Ireland's Persona Design Consultants. It was recognized for its eye-catching design...

Low-acid alternative. (Packaging).(Tetra Pak )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Tetra Pak, Vernon Hills, Ill., got the nod from the Food and Drug Administration for its TetraPlast LFA-20 Aseptic Filling Technology at Jasper Products in Joplin, Mo. The line at the Joplin plant is the first FDA-accepted linear aseptic...

Packaging overhaul. (Packaging).(Stonehaven Vineyards)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Stonehaven Vineyards, imported by Banfi Vintners, Old Brookville, N.Y., plans to introduce new packaging for its wines this summer to reflect the innovative and contemporary style of its premium-tier New World line. In addition to bright...

Packaging show. (Packaging).(SouthPack trade show)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The SouthPack trade show will be held April 30 and May i at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. The event will include suppliers from packaging sectors including consumer products, food and beverage and industrial. A two-day...

Wine in a can. (Packaging).(Gowrie Mountain Winery)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Gowrie Mountain Winery, Queensland, Australia, has introduced wine in a can for export to the United Kingdom with plans to distribute in the United States. The company says it spent two years developing a can lining that will not taint the...

Canned glucosamine. (Packaging).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Joint Juice, San Francisco, Calif., and Rexam Beverage Can Americas (BCA) have introduced an aluminum, 8-ounce can as an alternative to Joint Juice's glass and singleuse packets. Rexam BCA will produce and print the cans in its Whitehouse,...

New look for Lite. (Packaging).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Miller Brewing Co., Milwaukee, has unveiled a new logo to reinvigorate Miller Lite. The fresh, new look appears on all bottles, cans, packaging, point-of-sale materials and signage in stores and on delivery trucks. Miller Lite's new...

Marvel-ous soft drinks. (Packaging).(Pepsico Inc., )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Pepsico Inc., Purchase, N.Y., plans to launch soft drink packages featuring Marvel Enterprises' characters such as X-Men, Daredevil and Silver Surfer in international markets this spring.

Nutraceutical beverages: science is simplifying the functional beverage market. (Beverage R&D).(Industry Overview)
March 1, 2003... During the past 10 years, consumers have grown increasingly interested in improving their health through the use of functional products. The overwhelming acceptance of the nutritional supplement industry ultimately contributed to the creation...

Roche Vitamin. (R&D News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Roche Vitamins, Parsippany, N.J., has opened a Teavigo epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) plant in Shanghai, China. With an initial output of 40 tons, the plant will provide EGCG, a component of green tea, to the animal, human nutrition and...

Glanbia Nutritional. (R&D News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Glanbia Nutritionals, Monroe, Wis., has launched a new consumer-focused dairy calcium Web site at Realcalciumfrommilk.com to educate the public about natural dairy calcium and its link to bone health, weight management and hypertension.

Fortitech Inc. (R&D News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Fortitech Inc., Schenectady, N.Y., has completed the transfer of BASF's human nutrition premix business in the Asia Pacific region. The company has assumed control of BASF's premix manufacturing facility in Malaysia and formed a new...

Eastman Chemical Co. (R&D News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Eastman Chemical Co., Kingsport, Tenn., announced the opening of a dedicated manufacturing line for NuTriene tocotrienols production. The company says the dedicated line is part of the company's commitment to the nutritional supplement...

The Institute of Food Technologist. (R&D News).(Daniel E. Weber, executive vice president)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Daniel E. Weber, executive vice president of the Institute of Food Technologists, Chicago, has announced his retirement effective Sept. 1. Weber began working for IFT at its Chicago headquarters in 1967 and held various positions during his...

David Michael hits the road: innovation at the 2003 David Michael Road Show. (Beverage R&D).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... At its third annual Innovation Road Show, David Michael prompted attendees to hit their flavor targets faster with innovative flavors the company displayed at the event. The company set up 19 booths at Philadelphia's Ritz-Carlton, showcasing...

Plant-Derived Chemical Demand. (Beverage R&D).(Illustration)
March 1, 2003... PLANT-DERIVED CHEMICALS DEMAND 2001 2006 % ANNUAL GROWTH ITEM ($MILLIONS) ($MILLIONS) 1996/2001 Essential oils 641 828 7.2 Gums, gels,...

Plant ingredients on the rise. (Beverage R&D).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The demand for plant-derived chemicals in the United States is expected to increase 6.8 percent per year through 2006, according to Plant Derived Chemicals, a new study from the Freedonia Group, an industrial research firm in Cleveland, Ohio....

Pumped-up iron. (Creators Briefs).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Taiyo International has developed a new ferric pyrophosphate compound called SunActive Fe that remains suspended in liquid, has no iron flavor, creates no change in color and has a high level of bioavailability. The ingredient was recently...

Vitamin E passes the test. (Creators Briefs).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Roche Vitamins says its vitamin E in the form of d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate complies with new Dutch government regulations that limit the amount of benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) in consumer products to 1 ppb. BaP can be found in natural vitamin E in...

Organic fruit flavors. (Creators Briefs).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... McCormick Flavor offers six certified organic flavors--Blueberry F55064, Banana F55066, Apple F55067, Peach F55068 and Raspberry F55069. They are developed for use in organic fruit purees, yogurts, beverages, cereals and desserts. The...

Celery oil. (Creators Briefs).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Treatt U.S.A. Inc. launched a natural celery oil distillate, a product derived from celery seed. The distillate contains enhanced levels of phthalides (the chemicals responsible for the characteristic celery odor) compared with celery seed...