14 September 2014
Heineken rejects SABMiller’s buyout offer
Dutch brewing company Heineken has rejected a takeover bid from UK-based brewer SABMiller, saying that the proposal is non-actionable.
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10 September 2014
Alacer introduces four new drink mixes with Wellmune WGP ingredient
Dietary supplements manufacturer Alacer has launched four new flavors of Emergen-C Immune+ dietary supplement.
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8 September 2014
Starbucks tests coconut milk in select outlets in US
Global coffee chain Starbucks has announced that it is testing coconut milk in stores across Los Angeles, Cleveland and Oregon as an alternative to traditional dairy products.
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7 September 2014
Starbucks to expand small-lot Reserve coffees availability in 2015
Starbucks will expand its Reserve coffee line to 1,500 locations worldwide, and open at least 100 stores for the brand in the next five years.
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3 September 2014
Lactalis Groupe’s subsidiary to acquire BRF dairy units in Brazil
BRF will divest its 11 dairy units in Brazil to Parmalat, a subsidiary of French major Lactalis Groupe, for $805m.
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2 September 2014
Dunkin’ Donuts to launch hot dark roast coffee in US
Dunkin’ Donuts is expanding its coffee portfolio in the US with the addition of a dark-roast variety this month.
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1 September 2014
Equity firm KKR divests stake in China Modern Dairy
US private equity firm KKR has sold its stake in China Modern Dairy for $80m.
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31 August 2014
Dublin Whiskey to open new distillery and visitor center in Ireland
The Dublin Whiskey Company has outlined plans to build a new whiskey distillery and visitor center in Mill Street, Dublin, Ireland.
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28 August 2014
A2 Milk to foray into US in 2015
New Zealand-based A2 Milk is planning to launch its products in the US next year, by financing the expansion from its existing cashflow.
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27 August 2014
PepsiCo introduces Aquafina bottled water in Sri Lanka
PepsiCo and its franchise partner Varun Beverages Lanka is launching Aquafina in Sri Lanka.