Beverage Industry articles from November 2005

Beverage Industry archives from November 2005

Ahead of our time.(trend to hit the concept )
November 1, 2005... Everyone has a favorite indulgence. For as long as I've been with Beverage Industry, the editors here have turned to M&M candies as our "drug of choice" (no, they're not beverages, but we have to eat, too). To ease the guilt, we often pick...

Sneak peek.(BEVERAGE Beat)
November 1, 2005... DECEMBER Wall Street analysis Packaging--Promotional packages Beverage R&D--Fortification update Special report--The best new products of 2005 JANUARY Beverage bottler of the year--Pepsi-Cola Bottling of New York...

Ito En North America Inc.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Ito En North America Inc., New York, has begun distributing its Teas Tea brand of ready-to-drink green teas Super Target stores nationwide. The rollout includes 16.9-ounce bottles of Green White and Pure Green flavors at a suggested retail...

Source Beverages Inc. has partnered with Kerr Distributing Co., Athens, Ohio, to distribute Source Burn energy drink in Southeast Ohio.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Source Beverages Inc. has partnered with Kerr Distributing Co., Athens, Ohio, to distribute Source Burn energy drink in Southeast Ohio. The company hit the streets in Kerr's territory for what it calls a "Burn Blitz" sampling effort at...

Trinity Springs Inc., Boise, Idaho, will offer its products in Hong Kong.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Trinity Springs Inc., Boise, Idaho, will offer its products in Hong Kong. The company has partnered with Serendipity House Distributors to distribute Trinity Natural Mineral Supplement, Trinity Geothermal Bottled Water and Trinity Kids. This...

Pernod Ricard will retain the Montana New Zealand wine operations that were offered to Diageo as part of an agreement in relation to Pernod Ricard's purchase of Allied Domecq.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Pernod Ricard will retain the Montana New Zealand wine operations that were offered to Diageo as part of an agreement in relation to Pernod Ricard's purchase of Allied Domecq. The wines are sold mainly in the United States, the United...

Universal Food & Beverage Co.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Universal Food & Beverage Co., St. Charles, Ill., has opened a production plant in Independence, Va. Local and county officials and management personnel from Universal's corporate headquarters attended last month's ribbon-cutting ceremony....

Pepsi covers Kentucky.(INDUSTRY Issues)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... PepsiAmericas has teamed with the state of Kentucky in an exclusive beverage contract that the state says will result in unprecedented benefits for numerous agencies. The contract makes Pepsi the exclusive beverage distributor for the...

Welch's closes plant.(INDUSTRY Issues)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Welch's announced it will close its Kennewick, Wash., processing plant in February. According to reports, the Kennewick plant produces only 10 percent of Welch's total production and it proved more cost-effective to move production to its...

National Association of Broadcasters.(PEOPLE)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... David Rehr, president of the National Beer Wholesalers Association, has stepped down from that position to head up the National Association of Broadcasters...

Miller Brewing Co.(PEOPLE)(Craig Bosworth appointed)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Miller Brewing Co., Milwaukee, has named Craig Bosworth senior sales director for convenience stores...

Terlato Wine Group.(PEOPLE)(David Lane appoited at Paterno Wines Internation)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The Terlato Wine Group has appointed David Lane vice president of marketing for Paterno Wines International, Lake Bluff, Ill. Lane will manage the company's marketing division, which carries 47 premium wine brands from nine countries...

National Distributing Co.(PEOPLE)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... National Distributing Co., Atlanta, has named David Forman vice president/general manager of Atlanta Wholesale Wine; Wyatt Taylor vice president of packaged wine; Robert Epstein vice president of packaged spirits; Carter Perks division...

Nestle Waters North America.(PEOPLE)(Timothy Gratto appointed)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Timothy Gratto, supply chain manager for Nestle Waters North America, has been elected to the board of directors of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. During his two-year term, Gratto will be involved in establishing policy on economic,...

Pernod Ricard USA.(PEOPLE)(Alain Barbet and Peter Szemenyei appointed)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Pernod Ricard USA has named Alain Barbet president and chief operating officer. Peter Szemenyei, former senior director of corporate finance, replaces Barbet as chief financial officer. Michel Bord will retain his position as chief executive...

Heaven Hill Distilleries Inc.(PEOPLE)(Mike Sporich appointed)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Heaven Hill Distilleries Inc., Bardstown, Ky., has appointed former Texas Regional Sales Manager Mike Sporich to the new role of division manager, national off-premise accounts, effective in January...

Information Resources Inc.(PEOPLE)(Pedro DeJesus Jr. )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Information Resources Inc. Vice President and Corporate Counsel Pedro DeJesus Jr. has been named one of Chicago United's 2005 Business Leaders of Color. Meanwhile the head of IRI's beer, wine and spirits practice, David "Bump" Williams, has...

Izze Beverage Co.(PEOPLE)(Gil Fronzaglia appointed)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Izze Beverage Co., Boulder, Colo., has selected Gil Fronzaglia as executive vice president of operations. He will oversee all aspects of operations, including supply chain, logistics, manufacturing and packaging...

Partida Tequila.(PEOPLE)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Partida Tequila, Newport Beach, Calif., has named Clement Firko senior vice president, responsible for national distribution.

NBWA unveils commerce guide.(INDUSTRY Issues)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The National Beer Wholesalers Association, Alexandria, Va., in coordination with the Beer Industry Electronic Commerce Coalition (BIECC), has released an industry guide to help wholesalers and others in the beer industry understand the issue...

Corona-maker turns 80.(INDUSTRY Issues)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Grupo Modelo, the leading Mexican brewer, with three of the Top 10 imported brands in the United States is a new octogenarian. The company recently celebrated its 80th anniversary, which Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Carlos Fernandez...

NDC, Remy extend partnership.(INDUSTRY Issues)(National Distributing Co.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... National Distributing Co., Atlanta, and Remy Cointreau USA have agreed to a long-term contract that makes NDC the exclusive distributor for Remy Cointreau in nine markets, with rights to parts of the portfolio in New Mexico and Virginia. The...

Information Resources Inc.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Information Resources Inc. will host its third annual Reinventing CPG and Retail Summit 2006 at the San Francisco Marriott Hotel Feb. 27-March 1, 2006. The global conference is expected to attract leaders in the retail and consumer packaged...

Moet Hennessy USA.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Meet Hennessy USA recently sponsored the 5th Annual Medgar Evers Annual Legacy Awards Gala at the New York Marriott in Brooklyn, N.Y. John Esposito, president and chief executive officer at Moet Hennessy USA, and Antonio Magliocco, president...

Christopher Bean Coffee Co.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Christopher Bean Coffee Co., Daytona Beach, Fla., announced it has reached an agreement with Kroger to distribute coffee in more than 1,800 Kroger-owned stores. "The Kroger expansion takes us from being a regional company to now being one of...

Boening Brothers Inc., North Lindenhurst, N.Y., and Oak Beverages, Blauvelt, N.Y., have been awarded distribution rights for River Horse Brewing Co., beers throughout the New York metropolitan area.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Boening Brothers Inc., North Lindenhurst, N.Y., and Oak Beverages, Blauvelt, N.Y., have been awarded distribution rights for River Horse Brewing Co., beers throughout the New York metropolitan area. River Horse is a family-owned and operated...

Premier Beverage Co., Miramar, Fla., part of the Charmer Sunbelt Group, announced a corporate marketing initiative that will focus on integrating sales, marketing and public relations to more effectively promote its products.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Premier Beverage Co., Miramar, Fla., part of the Charmer Sunbelt Group, announced a corporate marketing initiative that will focus on integrating sales, marketing and public relations to more effectively promote its products. The company has...

Sidney Frank Importing Co. Inc.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Sidney Frank Importing Co. Inc., New Rochelle, N.Y., has tapped All-Pro football player and Emmy Award-winning correspondent and broadcaster, Ahmad Rashad, as a consultant and pitchman for the company. "Sidney Frank is one of the greatest...

Herzog Wine Cellars.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Herzog Wine Cellars, Oxnard, Calif., has opened Tierra Sur, a new winery restaurant in Ventura County. The company says the restaurant was designed to reflect a spacious, contemporary Southern California feet. Executive Chef Todd Aarons is a...

Ready for action! Sports and energy drink-makers target untapped niches with line extensions, hybrids.(CATEGORY FOCUS)
November 1, 2005... Like the consumers who use them to gain an edge over the competition on the field, on the job or in the classroom, sports and energy drinks are, well, kicking on retailers' shelves. According to figures provided by Chicago-based Information...

'50s style pop.(New PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Inov8 Beverage Co., co-founded by two beverage-pros--Mike Weinstein, former chief executive officer of the Snapple Beverage Group, and Brian O'Byrne, former chief executive officer of the Yoo-hoo/Orangina Beverage Co.--launched No-Cal...

Watermelon juice.(New PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Sundia Corp. created an alternative to citrus juice, Sundia Watermelon Juice. Available in produce sections across the country, Watermelon Juice is packed with lycopene and vitamins A, B6, C and potassium. The sweet fruit juice is available...

Vitamin replenisher.(New PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... DZL Productions LLC released DZL Gear, a non-carbonated fitness beverage offering vitamin and mineral supplements without the caffeine and sugar of traditional energy drinks. DZL Gear boosts energy and the body's metabolism during physical...

Re-branding and more.(New PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Naked Juice Co. re-branded its full line of juices with new contemporary, colorful packaging that conveys the health benefits and taste profiles of the products. The new Naked Juice labels are more sophisticated with realistic fruit graphics...

Boxed water for kids.(New PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Maddie's Beverage Co. released Wateroos, a boxed water made especially for children. Marketed as an alternative to fruit juices, Wateroos is targeted at nutritionally oriented parents seeking a fun, convenient and healthy option for their...

Dulce de leche.(New PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Diageo has released Dulseda, the first super-premium creamy liqueur inspired by the taste of the traditional Latin dulce de leche. A blend of select Caribbean rums and real cream, Dulseda was conceived for adult Hispanics, and was also...

Three tequilas.(New PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Blavod Extreme Spirits' new joint venture, Diamante Spirits, will produce and market a new tequila, El Diamante del Cielo (Diamond in the Sky) nationally beginning in 2006. Blavod will produce three varieties of El Diamante del Cielo--Blanco,...

Organic teas.(New PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Celestial Seasonings released a new line of Organic Teas in flavors such as Mango Darjeeling, Sweet Clementine Chamomile, Apple Vanilla White and Decaf Lemon Myrtle Green, Green Tea and Black Tea. Celestial Seasonings Organic Teas are crafted...

New product introductions by category.(New PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
November 1, 2005... NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS BY CATEGORY SKUS YTD SKUS YTD PERCENT CATEGORY 10/31/05 10/31/04 CHANGE ALCOHOL BEVERAGES 1161 734 58.2% ...

The Healthy Beverage Co.(Soft drinks)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The Healthy Beverage Co., Newtown, Pa., has added two new flavors to its Steaz Organic Green Tea Soda line: Ginger Ale and Grape...

Ito En Inc.(Alternative beverages)(Tea Apple and Tea Lemon)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Ito En Inc., New York, has introduced its first sweetened ready-to-drink teas, Tea Apple and Tea Lemon. Each variety contains 40 percent of the suggested daily requirement of vitamin C, and is available in a 16.9-ounce bottle for $1.99...

Inko's LLC.(Alternative beverages)(product introduction)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Inko's LLC, New York, launched four new white teas to its line: Apricot, Lychee, Cherry Vanilla and Unsweetened Honeysuckle. Inko's also added a specially shrinkwrapped multipack case featuring three of its most popular flavors: Original,...

Sweet Leaf Tea.(Alternative beverages)(Product introduction)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Sweet Leaf Tea, Austin, Texas, has created a new Holiday Spiced Tea blend of seasonal spices (cinnamon, cloves and allspice), fruit juices (orange, pineapple, cranberry and lime) and organic black tea. The tea retails for $3.99 for 64 ounces...

Trimpspa Inc., Whippany, N.J., formed a licensing agreement with Lifestyle Beverages LLC, Garden City, N.Y., to begin the manufacturing and distribution of Trim Water, an enhanced flavored water beverage.(Bottled water)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Trimpspa Inc., Whippany, N.J., formed a licensing agreement with Lifestyle Beverages LLC, Garden City, N.Y., to begin the manufacturing and distribution of Trim Water, an enhanced flavored water beverage. The licensing agreement is Trimpspa's...

Tuff Guyz Corp.(Sports drinks)(product introduction )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Tuff Guyz Corp., Park City, Utah, has added Tuff Guyz High Performance Sports Drink to its sports drink line. The drink is aimed not only at hydrating athletes, but repairing their joints as well...

Pravda Vodka.(Wine and spirits)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Pravda Vodka from Poland is now available for the first time in the United States. A 750-ml. bottle retails for $28.99...

Fleming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery.(Wine and spirits)(Fleming Jenkin's Victories Rose)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Fleming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery, Los Gatos, Calif., released Fleming Jenkin's Victories Rose, a wine created by Olympic champion Peggy Fleming and her husband, physician and winemaker Greg Jenkins, to raise funds for breast cancer...

Castle Brands.(Wine and spirits)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Castle Brands, New York, imported two newly launched Pallini flavor extensions: Pallini Raspicello and Pallini Peachcello. The raspberry and peach-flavored liqueurs are best served chilled and neat, but can be used in cocktails as well....

JZ Wine Co.(Wine and spirits)(product introduction)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... JZ Wine Co., Cleveland, released Pizza Vino Pinot and Pizza Vino Cabernet, two new wines from California, blended specifically to accompany pizza...

La Face Cachee de la Pomme.(Wine and spirits)(Neige Apple Ice Wine )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... La Face Cachee de la Pomme, Quebec, Canada, introduced Neige Apple Ice Wine to the United States. Made from apples harvested from Quebec orchards, the apple ice wine is aged for more than a year, and has a candied-fruit aroma and a crisp,...

Hood River Distillers.(Wine and spirits)(Pendleton Director's Reserve 2005 Whisky)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Hood River Distillers, Hood River, Ore., has made available a 20-year-old Pendleton Director's Reserve 2005 Whisky. The bottle design includes the Pendleton Round-Up bucking bronco with a red "20" brand, and each bottle is encased in a custom...

Point Blank Beverage Inc.(Beer)(Torque)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Point Blank Beverage Inc., Santee, Calif., recently introduced Torque, a new malt beverage with energy drink-like effects. Torque is a premium malt beverage with a 6 percent alcohol content. Packaged in a 16-ounce aluminum can, the drink...

Imported cerveza.(Coastal Imports Inc .)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Coastal Imports Inc. imports Tona Cerveza by Companis Cervecera de Nicaragua. Tona is an internationally blended beer, made with hops from Yakima, Wash., yeast from Germany and well water from Nicaragua. Tona's brewmaster, Rudiger Adelmann,...

Smashing wine.(NEW PRODUCTS)(North Lake Wines introduces wine brand called Smashed Grapes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... North Lake Wines, a division of Constellation Wines U.S., has introduced a California wine brand called Smashed Grapes, with a mission to make premium wine fun and accessible to 25- to 34-year-old wine drinkers. The new line, with a suggested...

Spill-free cap.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Waddajuice LLC introduces new flavors of Waddajuice)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Waddajuice LLC re-launched, re-packaged, re-formulated and changed the flavors of its Waddajuice, an on-the-go kids' juice beverage with a spill-proof cap. Waddajuice is made with wholesome ingredients, no added sweeteners, flavors, dyes,...

Water for women.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Pink2O )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Phoenix Global Group has added Pink2O to its line of Pink branded drinks. Pink2O, Water for Women, is an enhanced bottled water for women's health and wellness. The clear water is fortified with vitamins and minerals specific to women's...

Hispanic energy drink.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Uno Mas Beverage introduces Uno Mas Bebida De Energia )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Uno Mas Beverage created a line of Hispanic- and mainstream-consumer marketed energy drinks, Uno Mas Bebida De Energia. The cans feature both Spanish and English text. Available in Cola, Orange, Grape and Lemon Lime, the 16-ounce cans have a...

Cool alcohol.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Integrated Beverage Group introduces Freaky Ice)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Integrated Beverage Group launched a malt-based frozen cocktail called Freaky Ice. The alcohol is packaged in a 50-ml. pouch in liquid form, and after a few hours in the freezer the product can be consumed frozen. Freaky Ice comes in three...

Additional horsepower.(NEW PRODUCTS)(United Brands Co. introduces Diesel)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... United Brands Co. unveiled the nutrient-packed energy drink Diesel, with five more amino acids than are typically found in most energy drinks. Diesel features a combination of caffeine, gaurana, ginseng, seven amino acids--taurine, arganin,...

Simply irresistible: Tampico attracts consumers globally: a new chief executive officer, new flavor, new packaging and two new line extensions lead new consumers to Tampico Beverages.(Tampico Beverages)(Cover Story)
November 1, 2005... The challenge of being any type of consumer packaged goods company is that the landscape is broad and fast moving, and in that landscape, live many big competitors. "In that challenge, our strength is to be quick and nimble, and the...

Straight from the source: bottled water brings a taste of Iceland to America.(PLANT FOCUS)
November 1, 2005... In an age of born-on and sell-by dates, it's unusual to think of old as good. But Iceland Spring bottled water is glacier-sourced water that fell to the earth hundreds of years ago, and its marketers say that makes it some of the purest water...

United States beverage: remaking the Seagram's 'golden' child.(UP CLOSE WITH ...)
November 1, 2005... A little more than two decades ago, Seagram's Coolers hit the adult beverage scene and the company pulled actor Bruce Willis to pitch the fruity drinks with a memorable jingle. You remember it. "Seeeaaa-gram's! Golden Wine Coooolers!" ...

Packaging matters: choosing the right package can catapult a beverage to the front of the pack.(PACKAGING)
November 1, 2005... Carefully crafted flavors and clever marketing can drive a beverage s success, but when a beverage goes one on one with a consumer on the shelf at retail, without the aid of a taste test or slick advertisement, a well-executed package can...

Exotic fruits keep the heat on flavors.(pomegranate beverage with flavor)
November 1, 2005... From the amazing Amazon acai berry to the perky pomegranate, exotic and tropical fruits continued to flavor beverage taste trends this year. "We saw an extreme interest in exotic fruit flavors [this year]: common ones like guava, passion...

Monsanto and The Solae Co. announced an agreement to develop and market a new line of soy proteins with improved flavor and solubility.(R&D NEWS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Monsanto and The Solae Co. announced an agreement to develop and market a new line of soy proteins with improved flavor and solubility. Using advanced plant breeding technology, the new soybean features higher levels of betaconglycinin,...

Martin Bauer North America, a supplier of specialty herbal extracts, powders, tea cuts and standardized extracts, and Guilin LAYN Natural Ingredients.(R&D NEWS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Martin Bauer North America, a supplier of specialty herbal extracts, powders, tea cuts and standardized extracts, and Guilin LAYN Natural Ingredients have formed a strategic partnership establishing MB North America as the exclusive...

Guayaki Sustainable Rainforest Products.(R&D NEWS)(appointment of Patrick Lee)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Patrick Lee has joined Guayaki Sustainable Rainforest Products, San Luis Obispo, Calif., as vice president of sales.

Glanbia Nutritionals.(R&D NEWS)(appointments of Jim Lees, Billie Tessendorf and Max Maxwell)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Glanbia Nutritionals, Monroe, Wis., recently named Jim Lees vice president of sales for North America; Billie Tessendorf technical sales manager; and Max Maxwell business development manager.

True fruit flavors.(CREATOR'S BRIEFS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... A&B Ingredients offers tropical fruit flavor extracts from South America for use in spirits. These "from the named fruit" (FTNF) flavors are extracted from fruit that's grown near the processing site using a flavor-friendly process that uses...

Getting the word out.(CREATOR'S BRIEFS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Since engaging in a consumer education campaign and launching the Flax Lignan Information Bureau, Acatris has enjoyed a 300 percent sales increase between March 1, 2005, and Oct. 1, 2005, for its LinumLife Extra product over its entire 2004...

Organic caramel color.(CREATOR'S BRIEFS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... D.D. Williamson has launched the first certified organic caramel colors manufactured in North America. The line includes sucrose-based Caramel Color and Caramelized Rice Syrup, and is designed for use in foods and beverages labeled "organic."...

Sweet stuff.(CREATOR'S BRIEFS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Cargill recently introduced its new SweetDesign family of sweetener systems, designed to help food and beverage manufacturers deliver great taste with little or no sugar. Making its debut at Worldwide Food Expo in October, the company said...

Fractionating acid whey.(process for extracting nutrients and proteins )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Dairy Management Inc., Rosemont, Ill., has sponsored research into a new process for extracting nutrients and proteins from acid whey for use in food and beverages with protein and other functional attributes. The process is based on existing...

A visionary take on food science.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. recently announced Visionaire 47 TASTE, a groundbreaking collaboration combining the scientific and creative talents of flavorists, contemporary artists, chefs and photographers. Visionaire 47...

Tapping the globe: Drinktec offers worldwide perspective on beverage technology.(POST-SHOW REPORT)(Drinktec 2005)
November 1, 2005... Munich, Germany, hosted more than 70,000 beverage executives and suppliers for Drinktec 2005. According to show organizers, visitors from 161 countries attended the show, half of whom were from outside Germany, which is a 40 percent increase...

2006 truck round up: the latest models for beverage delivery applications.(DISTRIBUTION)
November 1, 2005... FORD COMMERCIAL TRUCKS Ford offers a complete line of light and medium-duty commercial trucks, up to Class 7. Its Super Duty line of mediums has a confident stance, drop-down beltline and a large grille with machined-appearance bars and...

Aluminum bottles.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... CCL Container, a producer of impact-extruded aluminum packaging, is giving Latin America its first re-sealable aluminum containers. The makers of Hot Hangover Tea wanted to introduce their product in a container as new and different as the...

Sonic batch processing.(SUPPLIER'S Marketplace)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Pursuit Dynamics launched the PDX Sonic batch processing system. Designed to meet the needs of the liquid food industry, the PDX Sonic is a self-contained, fully integrated processing system that can mix, pump, homogenize and cook ingredients...

Cap technology.(SUPPLIER'S Marketplace)(Liquid Health Labs Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Liquid Health Labs Inc. is pioneering a packaging technology for the infusion of nutrition into liquids, and is licensing its manufacturing and marketing rights. PowerCap is fusion technology that features a patented bottle cap closure that...

Owens-Illinois Inc.(PEOPLE)(Dennis K. Williams appointed)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Owens-Illinois Inc., Toledo, Ohio, has appointed Dennis K. Williams to serve on the company's board of directors. He also will serve on the audit committee.

Rexam.(PEOPLE)(David Robbie appointed)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... David Robbie has joined Rexam, London, as finance director, and has become a member of the Rexam board.

Tetra Pak.(PEOPLE)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Dennis Jonsson has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Tetra Pak, Sweden, effective Jan. 1. This appointment follows the decision by Nick Shreiber to retire from his position by the end of 2005, after five years as...

Pro Mach Inc.(PEOPLE)(Alack Greene and Glenn Greene promoted)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Pro Mach Inc., Cincinnati, has promoted Alack Greene to president of the "end-of-line'" business unit. Additionally, Glenn Greene has been promoted to vice president and general manager of Orion, a Pro Mach company, assuming full managerial...

Linde Material Handling North America Corp.(PEOPLE)(Rich Bevington and Mike Paul appointed)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Rich Bevington has joined Linde Material Handling North America Corp., Summerille, S.C., as its regional sales manager for the North Central region. Linde also promoted Mike Paul, currently regional sales manager for dealers in the Northeast,...