29 March 2015
Dutch IPO sees $597m raised by Refresco Gerber BV
The Amsterdam stock exchange saw Rotterdam-based juice and soft drink bottler Refresco Gerber BV raise $597m this year, in the third Initial Public Offering (IPO).
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27 March 2015
New Kentucky Derby commemorative bottle by Woodford Reserve
Bourbon brand Woodford Reserve has introduced the 2015 Kentucky Derby commemorative bottle in the US to honour this year’s 'Run for the Roses.’
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24 March 2015
Two new craft beers from Brew Hub
Brew Hub has launched two new craft beers - Pool Hop and Diver Down – from its stable of beer products in Florida, US.
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23 March 2015
Highlander Partners scoops juice maker Lemon-X
Lemon-X, a manufacturer and supplier of juices, juice blends, lemonades, teas and cocktail mixes has been scooped up by American private investment firm Highlander Partners for an undisclosed amount.
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22 March 2015
Al Rawabi Dairy to expand footprint in MENA region
Al Rawabi Dairy, which is based in Dubai, plans a further expansion into the MENA region after gaining foothold in the market.
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20 March 2015
Diageo to become first alcohol company to list nutritional information
Diageo claims to become the first alcohol company to voluntarily provide nutritional information including calories per typical serving for all of its products.
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19 March 2015
Osborne’s 2015 budget cheers drinks industry
Share prices in British pubs spiked as chancellor George Osborne announced duty cuts on beer, cider and spirits in his last budget before May’s General Election.
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17 March 2015
Moa secures approval for Marlborough brewery expansion
Moa, a craft brewing company based in New Zealand, has secured approval for expansion of its brewery in Marlborough.
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17 March 2015
Dairy Crest relaunches FRijj Supreme range
Dairy Crest is relaunching its premium milkshake range FRijj Supreme from the flavoured milk brand FRijj in late March.
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15 March 2015
Egypt to get $500m investment from Pepsi
Global food and beverage giant PepsiCo is investing $500m in Egypt this year to boost production, riding on achieved sales of $1.2bn in the country in fiscal 2014.