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Inflation in Euro zone countries jumps to highest level since the currency was introduced. via Reuters Video

The Associated Press Monday, March 31, 2008 Molson Coors Brewing Co., the No. 3 beer producer in the United States, will continue to be a fixture at Coors Field in Denver for at least the next decade. via WQXI-AM Atlanta

Soft drink maker PepsiCo Inc. said Monday it completed the formation of its joint venture with Strauss Group to operate hummus maker Sabra. via Manufacturing.net

“This is Jim and his lovely wife, uh, Spanky!”

PET owners, I know your animals are cherished members of the family. But what they aren't, thank God, are neurotic 21st-century Americans. via San Gabriel Valley Tribune

“Apple has clearly captured the hearts and minds by leading across most categories. Others, such as the USA nation brand, which ranks highly as most in need of a rebrand, requires help according to our readers”

By Rachel Sanderson Reuters Sunday, March 30, 2008; 9:20 PM LONDON - The Apple brand has the biggest impact on the world's consumers, while Microsoft and the United States nation brand are those considered most ... via The Washington Post

France's Pernod Ricard SA has won an auction to acquire Sweden's Vin & Sprit AB, the maker of Absolut vodka, a Wall Street Journal report said, citing people familiar with the matter. via Reuters

Agencies Posted online: Sunday , March 30, 2008 at 1124 hrs IST New York, March 30: Global beverage giant Pepsico and outsourcing major Cognizant, both headed by Indian-origin persons, figure on a list of '50 ... via Express India

“Monsoon Wedding", "The Namesake”

New York, March 29: Mira Nair, the internationally acclaimed film director, was honoured as the Person of the Year 2007 by a leading ethnic Indian paper in the US, while the economist couple Padma and Jagdish ... via Newkerala.com

“We are happy that we've reached this favorable decision. Our intention in acquiring the Sumilao property is not to hurt the farmers but to help them. Our partnership with them (farmers) does not end here, our company will continue to help them”

Sunday, March 30, 2008 Sumilao farmers reclaim disputed land MANILA -- "Today our exodus ends, today we finally become tillers of the land we own since the beginning." This was the statement made by Sumilao ... via Sun-Star Cebu

“We approach this new relationship with Glazer's, whom we have known and trusted for many years, with great excitement.'”

Wirtz Beverage Group will form what be Illinois' largest liquor and beer distributorship in a deal that with Glazer's Distributors of Illinois that will result in the closing of Chicago's Union Beverage Co. and its brands being folded in under a new Wirtz operation.

Under the agreement, Union, which distributes Brown Forman spirits, E&J Gallo and a number of smaller brands, will cease operations in the state effective June 30. The new company, Judge and Dolph, LLC, will open the next day and assume distribution of the former Union brands as well as current Judge and Dolph Ltd brands, including Diageo , Barton Brands, Sidney Frank and others. Read more

CALGARYA dip in sales of its lower-priced beer dropped annual profits at Big Rock Brewery Income Trust as the Calgary-based brewer began a shift away from the "value priced" category. via The Toronto Star

- Strong fourth-quarter operating results powered Lassonde Industries Inc. (TSX:LAS.A) to a $23.3-million profit last year, up 70 per cent from 2006, the producer of bottled juices and other food products announced Thursday..

Lassonde's fourth-quarter net income was $9.3 million or $1.40 per share, up 138 per cent from $3.9 million or 58 cents per share in fourth quarter of 2006.

Its annual sales rose 13.5 per cent to just under $401 million in 2007, including $112.7 million in the fourth quarter. That compared with sales of $353.3 million in 2006, including $91.8 million in the fourth quarter of that year. Read more

“We're very connected to the identity of the community”

Board officials from Turner and Marion fire districts took their first steps Monday night as part of a joint board that would oversee shared administration and resources. via Statesman Journal

Beverage company Coca-Cola Co. said Thursday it finalized a joint venture with Italy-based illycaffe SpA that will debut three coffee drinks in Europe next month. via CNN Money

“Now we look forward to harnessing UC Davis' research expertise to help vault California olives and olive oil into that same league.”

The potential health benefits of olives will be the focus of researchers at the first university-based olive research and education center in North America based at the University of California, Davis. via Childcare

A member of St. Louis' well-known beer-brewing family got arrested Wednesday in Madison County -- on a charge of underage-drinking.

Adolphus August Busch V was arrested with a group of other teens at a Godfrey apartment. Busch, 17, listed his residence as 1600 Highway 79 in O'Fallon, Mo., which also is listed in government records as the residence of Adolphus August Busch IV, an heir to the Anheuser-Busch fortune.

The Busches could not be reached for comment.

Anheuser-Busch issued a statement: 'Neither this individual, nor his parents are employees of Anheuser-Busch. This company, therefore, has no involvement in this matter.' Read more

“We created a program that allowed CSAB to spend the same amount of money [as] using FSIs, and enabled them to reach more relevant consumers”

March 26, 2008 The Challenge In 2007, Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages, based in Plano, Texas, reformulated Diet 7 Up to be a more natural, healthier soft drink. via Technology Marketing

The National Business Aviation Association Inc. spent nearly $2.4 million in 2007 to lobby on aviation security and other transportation issues. via Forbes

Mayor Carson has proven she can get the job done the two short years she has served as our mayor. via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

NEW YORK: Indra Nooyi, the CEO of beverages major Pepsico, received compensation to the tune of 11.79 million dollars last year, an increase of 24 per cent over that in 2006. via The Times of India

“The company is fully responsible for the accident”

Over the last two weeks alone, Cadbury Adams has recalled Mini Eggs because of a nut trace, Wholesnax failed to label the presence of soya in its nuts, and a Korean company may have surprised one poor consumer ... via FoodNavigator

“Our geographic presence coupled with our strong, balanced portfolio of regional and national brands, will allow us to extract greater value from the considerable growth opportunities in the Czech market.”

While they may produce very different types of beverages, multinational manufacturers Heineken and PepsiCo have both committed to further expansion within the high growth markets of Central and Eastern Europe. via Food And Drink Europe

“My sense is that we step on the toes of really all the big interest groups”

What's one of the issues that every major politician and every voter should be talking about this year? Health care, says Oregon State business professor Donald Neubaum. via Statesman Journal

“However, we will work with lawmakers to help ensure that consumers clearly understand these products contain alcohol”

At first glance, it looks like a Web site with doodles straight from a teenager's notebook. via Beep!

The vice president of brand development for Samuel Adams beer maker Boston Beer Co. via Canadian Business Magazine

“The board just thought it was time to make an effective change, and that Dave Gibbons, who is a very seasoned business leader and very experienced with private label, will be the one to more effectively handle Cott's transformation at this time”

Struggling soft-drink maker Cott Corp. has unexpectedly parted ways with its chief executive officer, less than two years after he took over the top job, and brought in one of its directors as an interim ... via The Globe and Mail

London, Mar 24: When it comes to the household brand the British love the best, no one can beat Heinz. via Daily India

“We source so much of our product and ingredient locally...we are virtually a local brand, so the inflationary pressures are not that large for us as they are for the people who have large imported product portfolio.”

Isdell says Coke ahead of rivals in every sub-category, detrmined to push India among its top 5 markets New Delhi, March 23 : Cola giant Coca Cola has said that rival Pepsi is slightly ahead but the ... via Express India

NEW YORK & PARIS - NYSE Euronext announced today that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $1 billion of NYSE Euronext ' s common stock. via Earth Times

“We wanted to give the vada pav a modern look”

When Kellogg launched breakfast cereal in India 14 years ago, it underestimated the stranglehold of traditional cooked breakfasts. via The Boston Globe

Filed under: Publications , Water , Green Business - Laura B. @ 8:18 am Read the press release . via Environmental News Bits

“From the vivid color, bold aroma and rich, complex flavor, this juice delivers a delicious sensory experience for the juice-lover and elevates the fruit juice category, much like HD televisions did for electronics.”

Tropicana Products, Inc., a division of PepsiCo, Inc. , today unveiled Tropicana Pure Valencia 100 percent orange juice, a national first from the juice leader. via Snack Food/Wholesale Bakery

“We have a quite broad and deep group of philanthropists that care deeply about health care.”

The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, which has helped shape the city's health-care services landscape, could now fittingly help bail out an Atlanta institution -- Grady Memorial Hospital. via MyATLtv.com

“Red Bull made the energy benefit its primary selling point.”

A new report has outlined those factors that have driven success in the energy drinks sector pioneered by Red Bull in 1987. via FoodNavigator

The Waste and Resources Action Programme is coordinating a confectionery working group in order to reduce the packaging of seasonal products such as Easter eggs. via Food And Drink Europe

Diageo PLC, the world's largest producer of alcoholic drinks, said Thursday, March 20, 2007, it expects its Scotch whisky business to grow at least 8 to 9 percent annually, amid growing demand from emerging ... via Avenue Vine

“I first played with him when he was 15. . . . He was as good then as he is now, maybe not as cheeky.”

Marian McPartland celebrated her 90th birthday in a style befitting the "Grande Dame of Piano Jazz" with a little help from friends like Norah Jones and Wynton Marsalis at a special tribute at Jazz at Lincoln ... via 102.9 CKDS-FM

In financial news this week, cocoa prices go up yet again, Cadbury reveals more de-merger plans, and Sweet China is allowed to return to the London stock market. via FoodNavigator

Soft drink maker PepsiCo Inc. and its biggest bottler are buying a majority stake in Russia's biggest juice company, JSC Lebedyansky, for $1.4 billion, the companies announced Thursday. via Telegram & Gazette

“The statement that 'the board will continue to consider the structure of the group”

Industrial group Smiths dampened speculation of an imminent break-up as boss Philip Bowman unveiled a near 20% rise in pre-tax profits.

Chief executive Mr Bowman said the medical devices-to-airport security firm had 'many strong positions in growing markets' and there were opportunities for more growth through bolt-on acquisitions.

Expectation for a break-up grew when Mr Bowman took over in December, as his previous appointments at Allied Domecq and Scottish Power ended in takeovers by overseas companies. Read more

“In addition, the company has formally committed to a voluntary limit of two standard drinks (20 grams of alcohol) per single serve container and seven per cent alcohol by volume across its RTD (ready to drink) product portfolio.”

FOSTER'S has dropped ready to drink products with a high alcohol content and energy additives in response to community concerns about alcohol abuse with rival Lion Nathan joining the move. via News.com.au

According to the company, each holder of 100 Cadbury Schweppes shares will receive 64 shares in Cadbury plc, to be listed on the London Stock Exchange, and 12 shares in DPSG, which will trade on the New York ... via SchaeffersResearch.com Daily Market Blog

“This is the big challenge for all of us here in California - to expose people to this fresh fruit juice olive oil and not have them gag on it”

After the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, the University of California, Davis established a research department that led to the flowering of the California wine industry now, it hopes to do the same for olive ... via Olives 101

“Not only was Easter a holiday for our family, but it was a serious food day as well”

For many families, a glazed ham on the buffet is as much a fixture at Eastertime as baskets of colored eggs. via The Daily Reflector

“Quaker Simple Harvest Chewy Granola Bars offer familiar ingredients you can recognize and tempting taste that makes choosing a good snack easy.”

As people are paying closer attention to exactly what they eat, Quaker is rolling out its new Simple Harvest All Natural Multigrain Chewy Granola Bars filled with simple, all natural ingredients in ... via Candy Industry

“I don't take responsibility for that and I don't think it's an American problem”

Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., is accompanied by MTV News Correspondent Sway Calloway as she arrives for a taping of "Choose or Lose" where she met with Iraq and ... via Clarion Dispatch

“This is the big challenge for all of us here in California--to expose people to this fresh fruit juice olive oil and not have them gag on it”

After the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, the University of California, Davis established a research department that led to the flowering of the California wine industry. via Monterey County Herald

The rising cost of Arabica coffee has forced Community Coffee Company to raise the price of its Red Bag coffees by 30 to 40 cents later this month. via WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

THE COMPANIES BOUGHT 100% OF Sobol-Aqua JSC through their joint venture in Russia, PR Beverages Ltd. via MediaPost

March 17, 2008 By Eric Newman The Sex and the City girls will be mixing up their Cosmos with Skyy Vodka this May. via Technology Marketing

“It will start online, but we think that it can evolve into a broader experience that can come offline”

Pepsi-Cola North America is launching an original online series in the summer. March 17, 2008 By Gail Schiller The soda giant will serve as its own studio for a serialized action-adventure production from film ... via Back Stage

St. Louis Business Journal - by Christopher Tritto Since August Busch IV moved into the chief executive's office in December 2006, he and his team at Anheuser-Busch Cos. via St. Louis Business Journal

“We are going to sell these box-sets to 100 people around the world who will have a chance to customise their own champagne, the ultimate luxury”

The world's most expensive champagne, popping the records at 4 166 for a personalised bottle of bubbly, goes on sale on Thursday targeting a "super-rich" global elite. via The Mercury

Manufacturer, seller and distributor of Pepsi-Cola beverages The Pepsi Bottling Group Inc and PepsiCo Inc , a food and beverage company, announced today that the companies joint venture in Russia, PR Beverages ... via M2.com

“We are bullish on India. It is a matter of stimulation... as the growth comes, you have to put in incremental investments”

NEW DELHI: Betting big on India's potential to emerge among its top five markets in the world, Cola giant Coca Cola on Monday committed to more "incremental" investment on top of the Rs 1,000 crore it is ... via The Times of India

“For those who know on which side the iguana chews;”

The brand, imported exclusively in the States by Heineken USA, took the gloves off the "With Character" campaign on the March 14 Selective Beauty Agent Provocateur Maitresse Liquid Gold, Limited Edition, 1.7 fl ... via BroadcastNewsroom

The following streets are closed today as rescue crews try to clean-up after an F-2 tornado struck the city of Atlanta. via MyATLtv.com

“It also became a way to spinoff and provide milestones or landmarks.”

Atlanta -- Georgia is known for its peaches. And in its capital city, there are dozens of places named for the fuzzy fruit -- from businesses to streets like Peachtree Plaza, Peachtree Way and Peachtree Park ... via Springfield News Leader

“It's a bit of a blip but just a small one.”

If, as the saying goes, "everybody's Irish with a quart o' whiskey in 'em," Americans are getting greener by the day. via MarketWatch

“Budweiser beer with natural flavor and certified color.”

Budweiser and Clamato? What next? And why? Anheuser Busch is losing market share. via Anchorage Press

“I think it's interesting that the largest beer company in America decides to finally pour some money in this segment that has been on the decline”

March 14, 2008 By Mike Beirne The perennially under advertised Natural Light will bask in the spotlight as Anheuser-Busch breaks an integrated campaign, after more than a decade-long absence for the No. via Technology Marketing

“If you don't feel comfortable owning something for 10 years”

The world's richest man lives in the same five-bedroom, gray stucco house he bought in 1958 for $31,500. That's right. via The Daily Star

We all were made aware by the media of the very real possibility of a repeat of the devastating flood of 1996 and the $285 million in property damage here in the valley. via Statesman Journal

“What a great way to make the emotional connection with them, by recognizing and celebrating everything they do.”

March 09, 2008 By Della de Lafuente U.S. marketers have rarely portrayed Mexican immigrants as heroes among America's working class. via Technology Marketing

“Plug-in hybrid technology offers real advantages in a number of areas”

Duke Energy and Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated have launched a joint research initiative to promote plug-in hybrid vehicle technology. via The Auto Channel

The Canadian-American beer maker says the cuts will be divided about evenly among the company's three operating divisions: Coors Brewing Co. via The Globe and Mail

- Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Income Fund (TSX:SWS.UN) says its profit perked up 47 per cent in the fourth quarter and 13 per cent in fiscal 2007.

The Vancouver-based fund said fourth-quarter profit was $837,000 or 12.5 cents per unit, compared to a profit of $571,000 or 8.6 cents per unit for the same quarter the year before. The fourth-quarter jump is due largely to derivative gains, which were partially offset by lower margins on lower volumes.

The company said processing volumes fell nearly 11 per cent during the quarter, citing the inability of a major customer to deliver its Colombian coffees on time. Read more

“I am confident that the Gibellini prospect, located near Eureka, Nevada, is a promising project that may quickly be developed into an operating and profitable mine.”

- Rocky Mountain Resources Corp. (TSXV:RKY), a Vancouver-based junior miner, says it has appointed mine developer Thomas DeMull as the company's new president and chief executive, with plans to build the company's Nevada specialty metals project.

The appointment is effective March 18, Rocky Mountain said Wednesday.

Since 1995, DeMull has been with Newmont Mining Corp. (NYSE:NEM) in a number of positions, most recently as both process area manager and technical advisor on the Conga project in northern Peru. Read more

Boston Beer Company says its fourth-quarter profit more than doubled as they sold more barrels of beer and consumers increasingly chose its Samuel Adams brews. via WWLP

“Even with the recent declines, the U.S. still has the highest carbonated soft drink per capita (consumption) in the world”

The sales volume of soft drinks in the United States posted a greater decline in 2007, as consumers opted for healthier options, like bottled water, industry publication Beverage Digest reported on Wednesday. via WTNZ-TV Knoxville

“The Browning family built a vibrant Coca-Cola business and have been dedicated supporters of the local community for years”

Coca-Cola Enterprises announced that it acquired the Cen-Tex Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Mexia. via Waco Tribune-Herald

“Many Sudanese people have lived in camps for a long time. Remember that (many) people who fled Darfur in recent years originally escaped from the first war in the south”

Relief workers may battle chronic insecurity to deliver aid to the tens of thousands displaced by the Darfur war, but recipients in this southern Sudanese market trade handouts for luxuries. via Independent Online

“There I was, splat, falling down, crashing right in front of everybody, right in the public eye”

Diane Patrick yesterday addressed the Women's Network of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. via The Boston Globe

“We appreciate this validation that we are on the right track to helping build more sustainable communities.”

ATLANTA - March 11, 2008 - " Coca-Cola Enterprises has been recognized as a recipient of the 2007 CorporateRegister.com Reporting Award for Creativity in Communications for their 2006 Corporate Responsibility ... via CSRwire.com

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