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Sidel: 'Breakthrough' stackable PET bottle could mean significant savings
Sidel unveils novel stackable PET bottle technology at Anuga FoodTec and tells BeverageDaily.com that it could hit the market in 2013 http://www.beveragedaily.com/Processing-Packaging/Breakthrough-stackable-PET-bottle-could-generate-significant-savings-Sidel -
Red Bull hopes 'Total Zero' variant will give it wings
Red Bull launches a new version of its eponymous energy drink, after analysts warn that one weak spot for the brand is its limited portfolio. http://www.beveragedaily.com/Markets/Red-Bull-hopes-new-Total-Zero-variant-will-give-it-wings-after-analysts-warn-of-limited-portfolio -
The Power of Two? PepsiCo split 'more likely' and could see beverage arm sold - Wall Street analysts
Top US analysts say they believe major PepsiCo shareholders are pushing for a split that could see the firm spin-out or sell its US beverage or snack business... (Picture Copyright: World Economic Forum) http://www.beveragedaily.com/Financial/More-likely-PepsiCo-split-could-see-beverages-or-snacks-arms-sold-analysts -
Coke takes first US dairy steps with 'next generation' beverage brand
The Coca-Cola Company confirms to BeverageDaily.com that it has signed a deal to distribute dairy-based sports recovery beverage Core Power, as it targets early stage category growth. http://www.beveragedaily.com/Markets/Coke-takes-first-US-dairy-steps-with-next-generation-beverage-brand -
Cancer-linked chemical in Coke sparks letter to UK health ministry
Campaigners write to UK Department of Health calling for strict limits on levels of chemical coloring compound 4-MEI used in drinks such as Pepsi and Coca-Cola http://www.beveragedaily.com/Regulation-Safety/Cancer-linked-chemical-in-Coke-sparks-UK-campaign-letter-to-health-ministry -
Viral 'Coca-Cola Bag' video spoof fools world media
This hoax video fooled the world media (and this journalist), and led Coke to rush out a statement denying its authorship of the media http://www.beveragedaily.com/Processing-Packaging/Viral-Coca-Cola-Bag-video-spoof-dupes-world-media -
Canadian inventor says 'next generation' beverage tab could ignite industry revolution
Steve Archimbault tells BeverageDaily.com that his patented, swivelling beverage tab could be a runaway success, as he confirms talks with major beverage companies. http://www.beveragedaily.com/Processing-Packaging/Next-generation-beverage-can-tab-could-ignite-industry-revolution-Canadian-inventor -
Can Pepsi NEXT lift stevia from zero to (mid-calorie) hero?
As a consensus forms that stevia can only offer a 50% calorie reduction in soft drinks, one analyst argues that the US success of mid-calorie cola Pepsi NEXT could silence some critics. http://www.beveragedaily.com/Markets/Could-Pepsi-NEXT-success-lift-stevia-from-zero-to-mid-calorie-hero -
Dr Pepper draws Creationist Christian fury with flavor 'evolution'
Dr Pepper incites Facebook fury among Creationist Christians, with its tongue-in-cheek take on the evolutionary 'March of Progress' http://www.beveragedaily.com/Markets/Dr-Pepper-draws-Creationist-Christian-fury-with-flavor-evolution-poster -
'Stop deceiving consumers on BVO!' 180,000+ signature petition tells Gatorade
US student Sarah Kavanagh gains 180,000+ signatures for her petition asking Gatorade to remove patented flame retardant BVO from sports drinks sold in the US http://www.beveragedaily.com/Regulation-Safety/Stop-deceiving-consumers-on-BVO-180-000-signature-petition-tells-Gatorade -
Doomsday. A.K.A The End of the World (Bonus Event)
Apparently the world was due to end at 11am today, so that's it from me here at BeverageDaily.com. Hang on...were the Mayans working on GMT? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2251450/End-13th-Baktun-Final-countdown-world-ends-11am-GMT--Well-posted.html