11 May 2014
Heineken to merge two Nigerian units
Heineken, the Netherlands-based firm engaged in brewing and selling beer, is set to merge its majority owned subsidiaries Nigerian Breweries and Consolidated Breweries.
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8 May 2014
Coca-Cola to shut down two juice plants in Russia
American beverage major Coca-Cola is set to close two fruit juice production facilities in Russia, due to a slump in demand.
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7 May 2014
Mondelez signs deal with D.E Master Blenders to form coffee JV
American food and beverage conglomerate Mondelez International and Dutch firm D.E Master Blenders 1753 have entered into an agreement to form a joint venture (JV) by combining their coffee businesses.
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6 May 2014
Sabe Alimentos equips Muribeca factory with SIG Combibloc’s filling technology
Brazilian dairy firm Sabe Alimentos has installed Germany-based carton packaging products manufacturer SIG Combibloc's filling technology at its Muribeca factory, in the state of Sergipe.
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5 May 2014
Emperador mulls Whyte and Mackay acquisition
Emperador Distillers is mulling over the acquisition of British spirits business Whyte and Mackay from United Spirits.
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4 May 2014
Coca-Cola drops brominated vegetable oil from Powerade sports drink
Global drinks major Coca-Cola is removing brominated vegetable oil (BVO) as ingredient from its Powerade sports drink, as it is linked to a flame retardant and has not been approved...
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1 May 2014
Suntory completes $16bn buyout of Beam
Suntory, a Japanese beverage company, has completed the acquisition of American spirits maker Beam in a deal worth $16bn, which was previously announced in January this year.
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30 April 2014
Pactum Dairy unveils $42m UHT milk processing plant in Victoria
Australia's Pactum Dairy has unveiled a new $42m ultra-high temperature (UHT) milk processing plant in Shepparton, which involves an investment of $950,000 by the Victorian Coalition Government.
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28 April 2014
E. & J. Gallo acquires Californian winery
US-based establishment E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) has acquired Ledgewood Creek Winery and Vineyard in Solano County, California, for an undisclosed amount.
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27 April 2014
Chattanooga Coca-Cola to establish new distribution, sales facility
Chattanooga Coca-Cola Bottling Company, a unit of Coca-Cola Bottling Company United (CCBCU), has outlined plans to establish a new distribution and sales facility in Hamilton County, by investing around $62m.