Beverage Industry articles from September 2005

Beverage Industry archives from September 2005

Cleaning up after Katrina.(beverage industry and pharmaceutical industry struggle)
September 1, 2005... The hurricane that hit the U.S. Gulf Coast last month will be remembered for its strength, the vast geography it impacted, and the chaos it left in its wake. Hurricane Katrina exposed large gaps in our ability to react to an emergency, and as...

William F. O'Rourke Jr.(Obituary)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
September 1, 2005... William F. O'Rourke Jr. president and chief operating officer at Coca-Cola Bottling Co. in Chicago until 2003, recently died in Northbrook, Ill. after a short illness. O'Rourke began his career as a 7 UP salesman, and prior to joining the...

Coors Light.(Coors Light)(ING )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Coors Light will be a sponsor of this year's ING New York Marathon, including promotions at more than 400 bars and restaurants along the race route during and leading up to the marathon. The company will feature a commemorative can to mark...

The Special Occuptional Tax on alcohol beverages, which has been suspended until 2008, is about to be repealed for good.(Special Occuptional Tax)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The Special Occuptional Tax on alcohol beverages, which has been suspended until 2008, is about to be repealed for good. The Highway Bill approved by Congress Will remove the tax on businesses that make, distribute. sell or deliver alcohol...

The Carlyle Group.(rumored to lead the list )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The Carlyle Group, Washington, D.C., is rumored to lead the list of those courting the European beverage division of Cadbury Schweppes, London. Estimates put the potential sale in the range of 1 billion pounds (U.K.).

California is considering dropping restrictions on interstate sales of wine and allowing out-of-state wineries to sell directly to residents.(interstate sales )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... California is considering dropping restrictions on interstate sales of wine and allowing out-of-state wineries to sell directly to residents. The Supreme Court ruled earlier this year that states could not restrict direct sales for...

PepsiCo.(cases)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... PepsiCo will change the labels on its Tropicana drinks, removing the words "real fruit juice." The decision settles a lawsuit filed in New Jersey over the use of the phrase to refer to pear juice concentrate rather than the juices for which...

'Slam' dunk for CCE, Bravo!(Bravo! Foods International Corp. and Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Coca-Cola Enterprises, Atlanta, and Bravo! Foods International Corp., North Palm Beach, Fla., have signed an exclusive 10-year distribution agreement for CCE to distribute Bravo!'s Slim Slammers, Pro-Slammers, 3-Musketeers Slammers, Starburst...

Cott buys U.K. business.(Cott Beverages Ltd. and Macaw Soft Drinks)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Cott Corp., Toronto, has acquired Macaw Soft Drinks in the United Kingdom for approximately $135 million (U.S.). Macaw is the largest privately owned manufacturer of private label carbonated soft drinks in the United Kingdom. It has six...

The Coca-Cola Co.(Chuck Fruit resigning)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Chuck Fruit announced he will step down from his position as chief marketing officer at The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, at the beginning of next year, and will take on a more advisory role...

Jim Beam Brands Worldwide.(Jim Clerkin appointed and Chris Swonger promoted)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Jim Beam Brands Worldwide, Deerfield, Ill., has named Jim Clerkin senior vice president and president of the company's North American spirits business. Clerkin previously served as president of Allied Domecq Spirits North America. Chris...

Heineken USA.(Ken Kunze appointed)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Ken Kunze has been selected as vice president of marketing at Heineken USA, White Plains, N.Y. He fills the position left by Steve Davis' departure in July. The company also has named Chris Steffanci general manager of the central region,...

Nationwide Beverage Bottling Corp.(Frank Chessman appointed)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Nationwide Beverage Bottling Corp., Corona, Calif., has tapped Frank Chessman as chief operating officer. Chessman joined the company in 2004 as vice president of sales and marketing...

Izze Beverage Co.(Maile Buker appointed)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Izze Beverage Co., Boulder, Colo., has selected Maile Buker as vice president of marketing, overseeing brand development, public relations, event marketing, product placement and consumer relations.

Power Trip Beverages Inc.(donations)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Power Trip Beverages Inc. has signed an agreement with Youth Crime Watch of America to fund youth activities. The company will donate a portion of Power Trip proceeds to the YWCA. "This support will provide the stability for some of the key...

Majesty Distilling Co.(Tortuga Rums )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Majestic Distilling Co. has become the exclusive imposer for Tortuga Rums from the Cayman Islands. The Tortuga line includes 11 varieties, including five-year-old and 12-year-old premium rums.

Go figure.(U.S. beer industry and economy)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... 1.8 Million jobs provided by the U.S. beer industry, according to the National Beer Wholesalers Association. Its Economic Impact Study estimates the industry contributes $162 billion to the U.S. economy, with more than $54 billion in...

Russia investigates PepsiCo.(investigation)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Allegations have been made against PepsiCo in Russia that accuse the soft drink company of forbidding retailers to carry competitors' products, according to newspaper reports. Russian officials conducted a similar investigation of Coca-Cola...

Sierra Nevada goes Ultra-Clean.(UltraClean technology)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently joined Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Chico, Calif., and officials from three participating companies to dedicate a 1-megawatt fuel cell power plant that is the largest commercial...

Grey Goose creates entertainment.(Grey Goose Entertainment)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Grey Goose Entertainment, the newly created show-biz division of Grey Goose Vodka, announced its venture with the Sundance Channel, an original, hour-long television series called "Iconoclasts," will premier Nov. 17. Created in conjunction...

Drinks purchases premium wine distributor.(Drinks Americas Inc)(Dancing Bear Cellars LLC)(appointment of Eric Munson)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Drinks Americas, Wilton, Conn., signed a letter of intent to acquire an interest in Dancing Bear Cellars LLC and its affiliated import company, Liquid Assets Group LLC. Dancing Bear Cellars imports, distributes and bottles fine wines from...

Dairy, soy shine in healthier beverages: better tasting milk and soy drinks are gaining more fans.
September 1, 2005... The ready to drink (RTD) dairy and soy beverage segment has had a year of up-and-down growth. Refrigerated yogurt drinks enjoyed a near 20 percent increase in sales, tallying a value of $397 million, while sales of RTD milk and milk...

Global alcohol drink trends: developing markets and premium products drive growth.
September 1, 2005... Global volume sales of alcohol drinks reached almost 200 billion liters in 2004, up by 11.4 percent between 1999 and 2004. Overall alcohol drinks growth was driven largely by demand for beer in the two key emerging regions of Asia-Pacific and...

Decaf debut.(Diet Decaf Green Tea)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Ferolito Vultaggio & Sons introduced Diet Decaf Green Tea made with real green tea and sweetened with Splenda. Diet Decaf contains no calories, carbs or caffeine. To distinguish the new Diet Decaf from the established product, the background...

A-B goes full tilt.(new malt beverage )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Anheuser-Busch released a new malt beverage featuring an assorted blend of caffeine, guarana and ginseng. This "5 p.m. after-work drink," offers a bold berry flavor to help start the night, the company says. Tilt is brewed with two-row malt,...

Slender Fuze.(energy-enhancing drinks)(Slender Energy)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Fuze Beverage launched a new line of energy-enhancing drinks called Slender Energy. Slender Energy was created for the health-conscious consumer looking for that extra boost of energy while watching calories and carbs. Made with 5 percent...

Sugar-free energy drink.(Sugar Free Full Throttle)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Coca-Cola expanded its energy drink offerings with the release of Sugar Free Full Throttle. Sold in 16-ounce cans and four-can multipacks, Sugar Free Full Throttle will hit shelves at local convenience stores, with additional availability in...

Legendary soda.(Flathead Lake Monster Soda)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... North American Beverage Co. launched a gourmet soda named Flathead Lake Monster Soda after the legendary creature that inhabits one of the remote lakes in Northwest Montana. Available in five flavors--Huckleberry, Wild White Grape, Sour...

New product introductions by category.(Product introductions)(Illustration)
September 1, 2005... NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS BY CATEGORY SKUS YTD SKUS YTD PERCENT CATEGORY 9/5/05 9/5/04 CHANGE ALCOHOL BEVERAGES 852 596 43.0% COFFEE &...

Cool for school.(Quaker Milk Chillers)(carbonated beverages)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... PepsiCo added Quaker Milk Chillers to its portfolio of non-carbonated beverages. These flavored milk beverages are made with 2 percent reduced-fat milk and are fortified with calcium and seven essential vitamins. Available in three...

Ka-Pow.(Red Jak energy drink)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... North American Beverages, owned by Big Red Inc., released Red Jak energy drink. The fruit-flavored energy drink includes taurine, an amino acid, as well as ginseng and vitamins. Red Jak also comes in a low-carb version. Both versions are...

Coffee and tea.(Righteous Bean)(Mountain View Coffee Roasters inc)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Mountain View Coffee Roasters, Ruckersville, Va., launched Righteous Bean Guatemalan Huehuetenango, a new premium coffee product that holds to fair trade practices in Guatemala...

Juice.(Noble Organics)(organic fruit juices)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Noble Organics, Winter Haven, Fla., introduced a line of organic fruit juices: Orange, Orange Tangerine, Lemonade, Raspberry Lemonade and Strawberry Lemonade...

Bottled water.(Woman on Top Inc)(Ethos Water)(Slimmer You H20)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Starbucks Coffee Co., Seattle, launched Ethos Water in its U.S. company-operated stores. Five cents from the sale of each bottle of Ethos Water will support Starbucks goal of donating $10 million during the next five years to non-profit...

Wine and spirits.(Royal Wine Corp)(A.V. Imports)(Majestic Distilling Co.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Royal Wine Corp., Bayonne, N.J., introduced Mishka Vodka available in three varieties: Original, Citron and Jaffa Orange. Distilled three times, Mishka Vodka is then filtered through a medium of crushed olive pits to add a dimension Martini...

Dairy and soy.(white and chocolate milk)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Shamrock Farms, Phoenix, presented an 8-ounce line of single-serve milk for cold foodservice machines or for inclusion in kids' meals. The initial 2 percent white and chocolate milk options offer an extended shelf life of more than 82 days,...

Beer.(Rogue Ales)(Saint Arnold Brewing Co)(Merchant du Vin)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Rogue Ales, Newport, Ore., developed a strategic alliance with the Freeminer Brewery, a microbrewer in England. Rogue now imports two of Freeminer's ales, Trafalgar IPA and Waterloo Red... Ayinger Oktober Fest M&rzen, imported by...

Genshu sake.(Genshu sake )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... SakeOne released G, the first Genshu sake to be handcrafted using select lots and blending for the American palate. Layers of flavors--such as fruits, sweetness and spices--have been combined to create this premium sake, the company says. G...

Energized malt beverage.(Torque )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Minnesota brewer Gluek recently introduced 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 contains natural flavor,...

Wild fusion.(Finlandia Vodka)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Finlandia Vodka from Brown-Forman announced its newest flavor combination with raspberry, black raspberry, boysenberry, wild mountain berry and strawberry. Wild Berries Fusion is ready for mixing with fruit juice to create a mixed drink or...

Generating a buzz.(Big Brands LLC)(Wild Buzz Energy Drink)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Big Brands recently introduced Wild Buzz Energy Drink, a new line of energy drinks available in Original, Peach, Mango and Citrus flavors. All flavors are available in 12-ounce aluminum cans for between $1.19 and $1.29. Wild Buzz Original...

Smooth operator.(Yoplait Go-Gurt Smoothies)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... New Yoplait Go-Gurt Smoothies from General Mills provide parents a fun way to give their kids the benefits of yogurt in a beverage snack form. An "excellent source of calcium," the smoothies have less fat per ounce than comparable products on...

Pomegranate option.(Pomegranate Kefir )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Lifeway Foods added a Pomegranate flavor to its growing Kefir line. Sweetened with Organic cane juice, Pomegranate Kefir contains all ten live and active cultures and has similar health benefits to other Lifeway Kefirs. Organic Cane Juice,...

Distributing beer at its best: Origlio Beverage is not just a beer wholesaler, but a progressive beer micromarketer.(beer market is going down in comparison to wine and liquor)
September 1, 2005... The challenges of trying to get ahead in the beer business will come as no surprise to industry watchers. It's a tough market with beer sales flat or down, and wine and liquor taking market share. So what does it take for a beer wholesaler to...

Advancing operations strategy.(Origlio Beverage moves to new building for promoting its brands)(Cover Story)
September 1, 2005... In 2001, Origlio Beverage moved into a newly built 264,000-square-foot facility from its old 80,000-square-foot building. That same day, Origlio picked up the Yuengling, Boston Beer and Barton Beers portfolios, making it necessary to keep...

Advanced nutrient science: taking energy to the 'Xtreme'.(Xtreme Shock a sports supplement drink)
September 1, 2005... Energy drinks have been causing a sensation in the beverage industry for a number of years, but never literally... until now. Advanced Nutrient Science, Largo, Fla., has developed Xtreme Shock, a dietary supplement drink designed to produce...

Drinks Americas: serving up premium beverages nationwide.
September 1, 2005... To be a wine aficionado always has been seen as being privy to the upper-crust of all things upscale. To be a connoisseur of bourbon or an authority on scotch gives notion to having insight into drinks of a higher standing. These days,...

Googled yourself lately? How beverage companies are increasing their Web presence.(National Beer Wholesalers' Association promoting website services)
September 1, 2005... Have you ever Googled your company? Plug in your primary product offering and see if your company (and competitors) shows up in the results. It's one of the best ways to determine if potential customers will find you, says Scott Buresch,...

Beverage coding: coding suppliers devise systems with more reliable output.(Videojet Systems International Inc. introduces Videojet 3410 50-watt CO2)
September 1, 2005... Beverages are bottled in environments that are notoriously harsh to processing equipment. Coding equipment has it especially tough. The performance of high-tech lasers and ink jets are exceedingly influenced by temperature fluctuation,...

Jose Cuervo unveils new designs.(Jose Cuervo Especial)(Jose Cuervo Clasico)(embossed design)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Jose Cuervo International has updated the look of its Jose Cuervo Especial and Jose Cuervo Clasico premium tequila brands. A new, slightly taller bottle is complemented by a restyled, contemporary label that communicates the brand's Mexican...

New packaging for Odell Brewing.(English-style bottle)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Odell Brewing recently launched a new English-style bottle that pays tribute to its English roots. The matte labels are hand-drawn, conveying the quality of the handcrafted beer inside. The company says the new designs allow the personality...

Chardonnay--to go.(wine offerings)(unbreakable bottles)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... After being introduced in early 2005, Fetzer Valley Oaks' "To Go" wines in unbreakable, recyclable, 187-ml. bottles are being offered in "go have fun" locations such as ballparks, golf courses, racetracks and zoos. SBC Park in San Francisco,...

Tequila Rose gets a facelift.(Tequila Rose)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... In September, McCormick Distilling Co.'s flagship Tequila Rose strawberry flavored cream liqueur and tequila, will debut new packaging that's been two years in the making. The new packaging trades the old stock bottle for a sleek,...

Seasonal packaging for Camus Cognac.(Camus Cognac)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Camus Cognac, a producer of premium French Cognac, recently introduced two gift packages for the 2005 holiday season. The Camus Grand VSOP gift package combines a 750-ml. bottle of Camus' best-selling cognac with two crystal balloon glasses...

Cool2Go keeps beer colder, longer.(Cool2Go wrap)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Keeping beer cold on a hot summer day used to be a tough proposition, but the new "Cool2Go" wrap from DuPont, consisting of a thin insulating layer, protects beer from heat transferred by warm hands, condensation and outside temperature. The...

Trigger Cap for beverage blends.(Trigger Cap technology)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Century Foods International, a division of Hormel Foods Corp., has made available Trigger Cap technology for beverage containers. The Trigger Cap is a sealed reservoir that can hold up to 8-ml. of shelf-stable liquid or powder ranging from...

Are you ready for some Football?( )
September 1, 2005... Budweiser and Bud Light, the "official beer sponsors" of 28 National Football League teams, will introduce team-specific packaging in markets nationwide, allowing football fans to celebrate the 2005 season while showing support for their...

Rainbow of options: beverage-makers carefully consider color in determining product formulation.(colors are the main ingredient which attract a customers eye in beverages)
September 1, 2005... Color is often what attracts consumers to a beverage, prompting them to take it off the shelf and give it a try. A beverage's color is one of the first things consumers notice, and as such, it has a huge impact on a product's marketing and...

U.S. Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Wauconda, Ill., is changing its name to Synergy to reflect the last step in the company's multimillion dollar business realignment.(U.S. Flavors and Fragrances Inc)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... U.S. Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Wauconda, III., is changing its name to Synergy to reflect the last step in the company's multimillion dollar business realignment that began with last year's sale of its fragrance business. "The name...

Astaris LLC.(new facility technical center)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Astaris LLC, St. Louis, has broken ground on a new technical center in the St. Louis suburb of Webster Groves. The facility will feature a laboratory and interactive center with areas dedicated to applications research, food formulation...

Palatinit GmbH.(Palatinit GmbH)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Palatinit GmbH, Mannheim. Germany, announced its Patatinose functional carbohydrate has been approved by the European Commission for use in the European Union in all foods and beverages. The ingredient has received Generally Regarded as Safe...

Orafti.(investment of 165 million euros )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Chilean President Ricardo Lagos recently visited the construction site of Orafti's processing plant in San Pedro, Chile. The factory represents an investment of 165 million euros and will produce Orafti's Raftiline inulin and Raftilose...

A&B Ingredients, Fairfield, N.J., will represent the products of Duas Rodas, Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, in North America.(Duas Rodas)(flavor marketing company)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Ingredients, Fairfield, N.J., will represent the products of Duas Rodas, Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, in North America. Duas Rodas produces tropical extracts and organic banana products, with operations throughout South and Central America and...

Treatt USA.(industrial property)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Treatt USA. Lakeland, Fla., has purchased 6.5 acres of industrial property, including 11,375 square feet of office space and a warehouse building in Lakeland. The company says the new space initially will be used for material storage, with...

The Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.(target trainers)(food safety training program)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (JIFSAN) at the University of Maryland unveiled a new food safety training program designed to improve the quality of food entering the United States. The program will be implemented...

FONA International.(FONA International)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... FONA International, Geneva. Ill., has named Robert Sanza vice president of order fulfillment, responsible for developing order fulfillment as a strategic business unit within the company.

Frutarom USA Inc.(appointments)(Frutarom USA Inc)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Jennifer Czerner has been selected as technical business manager for Frutarom USA Inc., North Bergen. N.J., working with the functional food team in the United States and Switzerland.

Organic offerings.(organic ingredient portfolio )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Chr. Hansen has introduced an organic ingredient portfolio of colors, flavors, seasonings, and dairy and probiotic cultures for foods labeled "made with organic ingredients" as defined by the National Organic Program. The ingredients have...

Coffee extracts.(X-Cafe LLC)(Premium Coffee Extracts)(shelf-stable coffee extracts)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... X-Cafe LLC offers shelf-stable coffee extracts in 100 liter totes for ingredient use in products such as ready-to-drink beverages, frozen drinks, spirits, ice cream and gelato. The polyethylene totes are FDA-certified, impact- and...

Tea flavorings.(Tea Treattarome Iced)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Treatt USA has added Tea Treattarome Iced to its line of 100 percent natural From the Named Food (FTNF) distillates. The ingredient features a fresh-brewed tea aroma for sweetened, lemon and flavor-added iced tea beverages. Characteristics...

Continuing education.(FONA International course )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... FONA International has announced its Fall 2005 schedule, which the company offers free of charge as a service to food industry professionals. Flavor 101 is designed to demonstrate the art and science of flavor creation, application,...

New beverage line unites two categories.(energy drinks and juice drinks)
September 1, 2005... Slender Energy, a new energy-enhancing drink launched by Englewood Cliffs, N.J.-based Fuze Beverage LLC, combines two fast-growing categories, energy drinks and juice drinks, to capitalize on a larger consumer trend toward healthier...

School's in session.(safe driving tips in school zones and near the school buses)
September 1, 2005... With school back in session, more school buses will be on the road, traffic will be heavier in the vicinity of schools and more children will be out and about. Interestingly enough, children are safer traveling in school buses than in any...

Do you know?(LOGISTICS)
September 1, 2005... 1. What are the most common truck repairs? 2. Where is the world's tallest traffic bridge? 3. A truck traveling at 65 miles per hour requires how much more energy to move the air around it, compared to the same truck going 55 mph?...

Eaton.(Fuller UltraShift HV and Fuller UltraShift LHP )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Eaton has two new fully automated transmissions: the Fuller UltraShift HV (Highway Value) medium-duty and the heavy-duty Fuller UltraShift LHP (Linehaul High Performance). The HV is designed for Class 6 and 7 vehicles with diesel engines in...

Freightliner Group.(electronic stability control)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Freightliner Group plans to include electronic stability control with its Roll Advisor & Control safety technology on its trucks. Developed in cooperation with ArvinMeritor's Meritor-Wabco Vehicle Control Systems, the technology uses sensors...

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America has new powertrain warranties for its medium trucks. In addition to the standard 36-month warranty on the entire vehicle, the powertrain warranty on its FE and FG Class 4 and Class 5 vehicles has been extended...

Nissan Diesel America.(Nissan 2006 UD Trucks warranty)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Nissan Diesel America has increased its standard warranty coverage on its 2006 UD Trucks for longer protection periods for the base vehicle and selected chassis and powertrain components. Coverage is now for three years with unlimited mileage...

Sterling Trucks unit of DaimlerChrysler.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Sterling Trucks unit of DaimlerChrysler plans to introduce a new cabover truck for the North American market next year that covers Classes 3, 4 and 5. The vehicle will be manufactured using common components and parts from across...

Real estate transactions: finding the right broker.(Column)
September 1, 2005... In the March 2005 issue, we discussed the importance of establishing the optimal distribution center network. I am sure it was one of your favorites. As a refresher, network analysis is an analytical modeling process intended to quantify the...

Worldwide Food Expo: technology, education come together in Chicago.(International Dairy Foods Association, International Association of Food Industry Suppliers, American Meat Institute)
September 1, 2005... Worldwide Food Expo, the biennial food and beverage technology trade show sponsored by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the International Association of Food Industry Suppliers (IAFIS) and the American Meat Institute (AMI),...

Anchor Glass Container Corp.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Anchor Glass Container Corp., Tampa, Fla., last month filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the third time in a decade. The manufacturer of glass bottles for beverages such as Yoo-Hoo and Budweiser said high energy costs had spoiled...

Miller Brewing Co. recognized Multi-Color Corp., Cincinnati, as its Supplier of the Year for 2004.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Miller Brewing Co. recognized Multi-Color Corp., Cincinnati, as its Supplier of the Year for 2004. This is the third time the label producer has earned Miller's top supplier award.

Nissan Diesel America.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(services)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Nissan Diesel America, Irving, Texas, launched a rapid delivery program for light-duty van body-equipped UD Trucks. The program offers 10-day completion times and expedited delivery of finished units to UD Trucks dealers located in the...