<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Canadean Website</title><link>http://www.canadean.com</link><description>This is the Canadean Web Site</description><language>en-US</language><copyright>COPYRIGHT CANADEAN LTD</copyright><webMaster>admin</webMaster><item><title>news - Bombadier merchandise given to UK pubs for St George's Day - Beer - 2010</title><description>UK pubs are receiving promotional merchandise from Wells &amp; Young's Bombardier beer in the run up to ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1467.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:16:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1467.aspx?ItemId=1467</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken NV to repurchase shares before acquisition of FEMSA Cerveza - Beer - 2010</title><description>Heineken NV is to repurchase its own shares up to a maximum value of 100 million (£90.2 million) ov...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1466.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:11:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1466.aspx?ItemId=1466</guid></item><item><title>news - Pilsen chosen as sponsor of Deportivo Independiente Medellin football team - Beer - 2010</title><description>Bavaria S A's Pilsen has been chosen as the official sponsor of the Columbian football team Deportiv...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1465.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:34:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1465.aspx?ItemId=1465</guid></item><item><title>news - National Association of Cider Makers extends website - Cider - 2010</title><description>A new section aimed specifically at cider apple and perry pear growers has been added to the Nationa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1464.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:49:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1464.aspx?ItemId=1464</guid></item><item><title>news - Black Art Beverage contracts with MWH Services - Beer - 2010</title><description>Black Art Beverage has announced that it will be contracting with MWH Services in order to benefit i...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1463.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1463.aspx?ItemId=1463</guid></item><item><title>news - Hop Valley Brewing Company 'bottles 3 new beers' - Beverage Packaging - 2010</title><description>A number of beers are being bottled for the first time by the Hop Valley Brewing Company in Springfi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1462.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:09:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1462.aspx?ItemId=1462</guid></item><item><title>news - New Diet Coke campaign premiered during Oscar coverage - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2010</title><description>The Diet Coke brand is to be promoted in the US with the support of a new marketing initiative, Coca...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1461.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:59:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1461.aspx?ItemId=1461</guid></item><item><title>news - First Fairtrade fizzy drink launched in UK - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2010</title><description>Waitrose has become the first UK retailer to sell a fair-trade carbonated beverage - Ubuntu Cola.  I...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1460.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:19:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1460.aspx?ItemId=1460</guid></item><item><title>news - Ocean Spray launches blueberry drinks - Juices and Nectars - 2010</title><description>Cranberry juice producer Ocean Spray has added two new blueberry drinks to its product portfolio.  C...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1458.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:36:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1458.aspx?ItemId=1458</guid></item><item><title>news - Birell voted Czech Republic's best non-alcoholic beer - Beer - 2010</title><description>Birell has been evaluated as the best non-alcoholic beer in the Czech Republic by tasters from the c...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1459.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:03:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1459.aspx?ItemId=1459</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola makes Fortune's list of top-ten most admired companies - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>The Coca-Cola Company has been named as one of Fortune magazine's top-ten most admired companies.  F...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1457.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:01:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1457.aspx?ItemId=1457</guid></item><item><title>news - Pepsi We Inspire win NAACP Award - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Pepsi We Inspire has been recognised with an NAACP Award for using positive multicultural images in ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1456.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:28:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1456.aspx?ItemId=1456</guid></item><item><title>news - Wadworth: Pay for a pint, try three ales - Beer - 2010</title><description>UK brewery Wadworth is offering pub-goers the opportunity to try three of its beers for the price of...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1455.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:00:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1455.aspx?ItemId=1455</guid></item><item><title>news - Brains launches new beer - Beer - 2010</title><description>Yesterday was St David's Day and the S A Brain and Company chose this as the perfect opportunity to ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1453.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:43:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1453.aspx?ItemId=1453</guid></item><item><title>news - Brothers launches Bittersweet Apple Cider - Cider - 2010</title><description>UK-based cider makers Brothers has launched a new beverage - Bittersweet Apple Cider.  The 5.5 per c...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1454.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1454.aspx?ItemId=1454</guid></item><item><title>news - Voting begins for Pepsi Refresh Project's second round - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>PepsiCo has opened the second round of voting for the projects that will receive cash from the compa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1452.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:50:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1452.aspx?ItemId=1452</guid></item><item><title>news - Foster's offers 100 pool table refits to pub owners - Beer - 2010</title><description>Pub owners in the UK have the chance to have their pool tables refitted thanks to a competition bein...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1450.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:04:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1450.aspx?ItemId=1450</guid></item><item><title>news - Branded glassware 'increases beer sales by 14%'  - Beer - 2010</title><description>Beer sales can increase by 14 per cent if branded glassware is used, a study has shown.  Research co...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1451.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:03:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1451.aspx?ItemId=1451</guid></item><item><title>news - Everards launches new seasonal ale - Beer - 2010</title><description>Everards (UK) has launched a new seasonal ale called Flourish that has rich, fruity and floral hop f...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1448.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:53:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1448.aspx?ItemId=1448</guid></item><item><title>news - SAB receives Deal of the Year award for Zenzele transaction - Beer - 2010</title><description>South African Breweries (SAB) has been awarded DealMakers magazine's Deal of the Year award for its ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1449.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:38:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1449.aspx?ItemId=1449</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller to measure responsibility of breweries - Beer - 2010</title><description>SABMiller has created a programme to measure the responsibility of businesses.   The programme, call...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1447.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:53:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1447.aspx?ItemId=1447</guid></item><item><title>news - Moosehead to distribute Boston Beer in Canada - Beer - 2010</title><description>Moosehead Breweries and the Boston Beer Company have announced a new distribution agreement.  The fi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1446.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:59:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1446.aspx?ItemId=1446</guid></item><item><title>news - Hansen Natural achieves 2009 Q4 gross sales of $329.6m  - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Hansen Natural Corporation achieved gross sales of $329.6 million (£216.5 million) in the last three...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1445.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:48:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1445.aspx?ItemId=1445</guid></item><item><title>news - Diet Coke launches new on-pack promotion - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2010</title><description>Coca-Cola Enterprises' brand Diet Coke has launched a new on-pack promotion.  As part of the multi-m...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1444.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:33:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1444.aspx?ItemId=1444</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo launches AMP Energy Juice - Juices and Nectars - 2010</title><description>PepsiCo's has launched AMP Energy Juice, a 100 per cent juice that has the same power as the other d...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1443.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:50:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1443.aspx?ItemId=1443</guid></item><item><title>news - Beer duty freeze 'would save jobs' - Beer - 2010</title><description>Two leading UK industry groups are calling for proposed beer duty increases to be scrapped and said ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1442.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:12:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1442.aspx?ItemId=1442</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola India to sponsor Hero Honda International Field Hockey World Cup - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Coca-Cola India and Reebok are to sponsor the Hero Honda International Field Hockey World Cup 2010. ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1441.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:51:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1441.aspx?ItemId=1441</guid></item><item><title>news - Bavaria launch eco-friendly fridges at Colombian carnival - Beer - 2010</title><description>Beverage company Bavaria officially launched its new Fogel HFC gas-free ecological fridges at the Ba...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1440.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:37:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1440.aspx?ItemId=1440</guid></item><item><title>news - Commercial beverage consumption volumes 'to improve in 2010' - General - 2010</title><description>Commercial beverage consumption volumes will experience a marginal improvement in 2010, according to...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1439.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:52:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1439.aspx?ItemId=1439</guid></item><item><title>news - Nelson Brewery produces apple ale  - Beer - 2010</title><description>Nelson Brewery has used Kentish Bramley apples in its newest offering - an ale called Core Commander...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1437.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:10:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1437.aspx?ItemId=1437</guid></item><item><title>news - Windsor &amp; Eton build brewery in Windsor - Beer - 2010</title><description>Windsor &amp; Eton are currently building the first craft brewery in Windsor, England, since the 1930s. ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1436.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:37:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1436.aspx?ItemId=1436</guid></item><item><title>news - Plzensky Prazdroj increases keg prices - Beer - 2010</title><description>Czech brewer Plzensky Prazdroj is increasing the cost of its 50-litre beer kegs to CZK1,000 (£34.10)...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1435.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:03:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1435.aspx?ItemId=1435</guid></item><item><title>news - Czech hockey captain could work shift at Radegast brewery - Beer - 2010</title><description>A Czech hockey player and a brewery representative have made a wager that could see the sportsman wo...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1433.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:57:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1433.aspx?ItemId=1433</guid></item><item><title>news - Bulmers apple growers raise £25,000 for St Michael's Hospice - Cider - 2010</title><description>St Michael's Hospice has received a cheque from the growers of Bulmers apples, who have raised £25,0...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1434.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:55:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1434.aspx?ItemId=1434</guid></item><item><title>news - McEwan's invests £1m in replacing on-trade ale fonts - Beer - 2010</title><description>McEwan's is refreshing its point-of-sale appearance through a £1 million investment and replacing it...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1432.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1432.aspx?ItemId=1432</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo's AMP Energy Juice donates money to African village - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>PepsiCo's AMP Energy Juice has created a quilt featuring illustrations of Winter Olympic gold medall...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1431.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:30:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1431.aspx?ItemId=1431</guid></item><item><title>news - Stockholders approve PepsiCo merger agreements  - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Merger agreements with PepsiCo and Pepsi-Cola Metropolitan Bottling Company have been approved and a...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1429.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:58:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1429.aspx?ItemId=1429</guid></item><item><title>news - $4m Coca-Cola Analytical Services Center inaugurated in India - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>A Coca-Cola Company-owned state-of-the-art Analytical Services Center in Pune, India has been inaugu...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1430.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:57:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1430.aspx?ItemId=1430</guid></item><item><title>news - BrewDog re-claims world's strongest beer title - Beer - 2010</title><description>Scottish microbrewery BrewDog's 32 per cent ABV beer Tactical Nuclear Penguin lost its title of worl...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1426.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:08:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1426.aspx?ItemId=1426</guid></item><item><title>news - Purity beer stocked by independent UK coffee shop - Beer - 2010</title><description>Two beers produced by UK microbrewery Purity are now being stocked in an independent coffee shop in ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1427.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:06:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1427.aspx?ItemId=1427</guid></item><item><title>news - Everards launches Tiger Best Beer competition - Beer - 2010</title><description>Leicestershire (UK) brewery Everards is offering consumers the chance to win a host of prizes for sp...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1428.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:39:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1428.aspx?ItemId=1428</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola Enterprises reduces regular quarterly dividend by 12.5% - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Coca-Cola Enterprises' regular quarterly dividend has been reduced by 12.5 per cent to $0.09 (£0.05)...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1425.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:59:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1425.aspx?ItemId=1425</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo's reported EPS grew 17% in 2009 - General - 2010</title><description>PepsiCo's reported EPS grew 17 per cent to $3.77 (£2.40) in 2009, the company has revealed in its fi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1424.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:30:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1424.aspx?ItemId=1424</guid></item><item><title>news - Bollywood star to feature in Coca-Cola India ad campaign - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Coca-Cola India has revealed that the Open Happiness campaign is to feature Bollywood sensation and ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1423.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:04:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1423.aspx?ItemId=1423</guid></item><item><title>news - FEMSA achieves 21.5% increase in income from operations  - General - 2010</title><description>Fomento Economico Mexicano, SAB de CV (FEMSA), achieved an increase in consolidated total revenues o...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1422.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:00:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1422.aspx?ItemId=1422</guid></item><item><title>news - Soft drinks companies' advertising is 'most trustworthy' - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Adverts from soft drinks companies are the most trustworthy, according to recent research.  Harris I...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1420.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:46:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1420.aspx?ItemId=1420</guid></item><item><title>news - Miller Brands UK labels brands with alcohol consumption guidelines - Beer - 2010</title><description>Miller Brands UK has labelled its brands with alcohol consumption guidelines, as advised by the UK's...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1421.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:26:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1421.aspx?ItemId=1421</guid></item><item><title>news - Canadean secures strong speaker line-up for beer conference - Beer - 2010</title><description>A host of senior beer industry figures are set to take to the stage at Canadean's 7th International ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1419.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:57:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1419.aspx?ItemId=1419</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo to support obesity campaign with new drink labels - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2010</title><description>PepsiCo has pledged its support for the White House's new campaign to help combat childhood obesity....</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1417.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:28:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1417.aspx?ItemId=1417</guid></item><item><title>news - Foster's Group and Grupo Modelo extend partnership - Beer - 2010</title><description>Foster's Group and Grupo Modelo have extended the partnership that they have held for the past 22 ye...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1416.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1416.aspx?ItemId=1416</guid></item><item><title>news - Diageo achieves associate income of £94m in second half of 2009 - General - 2010</title><description>Diageo achieved an associate income of £94 million in the last six months of last year, a decrease o...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1415.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:01:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1415.aspx?ItemId=1415</guid></item><item><title>news - Programme launched to prevent sale of beer to El Salvador minors - Beer - 2010</title><description>Industrias La Constancia, a subsidiary of SABMiller, has launched a programme aimed at preventing th...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1414.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:46:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1414.aspx?ItemId=1414</guid></item><item><title>news - Product placement of soft drinks in UK TV shows now permitted - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Soft drinks can now be advertised in UK television shows after the government introduced legislation...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1413.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:28:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1413.aspx?ItemId=1413</guid></item><item><title>news - F&amp;N achieves revenue of MYR992 million - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Fraser &amp; Neave Holdings BHD (F&amp;N) achieved revenue of MYR992 million (£184.4 million) in the three m...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1412.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:41:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1412.aspx?ItemId=1412</guid></item><item><title>news - Real ale experiences 'surge in popularity' in UK - Beer - 2010</title><description>Over 70 new breweries opened in the UK over the last year, hinting that real ale is experiencing a s...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1411.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:19:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1411.aspx?ItemId=1411</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo awards $100,000 to help cancer patients - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>PepsiCo has awarded $100,000 (£63,938) to help New Orleans-based Hope Lodge provide rooms for cancer...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1410.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:44:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1410.aspx?ItemId=1410</guid></item><item><title>news - Re-sealable soft drinks can to be launched in UK - Beverage Packaging - 2010</title><description>A new energy drink that comes in a re-sealable can is to be launched in the UK.  Aimia Foods' No Fea...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1409.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:50:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1409.aspx?ItemId=1409</guid></item><item><title>news - Beer industry advised how to keep kegs and casks safe - Beer - 2010</title><description>A campaign has been launched by the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) with the aim of reducing...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1408.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:54:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1408.aspx?ItemId=1408</guid></item><item><title>news - Thatchers launches Ciderberry fruit cider - Cider - 2010</title><description>Many breweries have jumped on the pear cider band wagon, but Thatchers has broken away form the pack...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1407.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:46:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1407.aspx?ItemId=1407</guid></item><item><title>news - Beer to be served in non-shatter glasses? - Beverage Packaging - 2010</title><description>A non-shatter pint glass is being tested in the UK to potentially reduce the number of glass attacks...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1406.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:50:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1406.aspx?ItemId=1406</guid></item><item><title>news - Employees of closing RC Cola-7UP Buena Park offered jobs at other plant - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Employees from the closing RC Cola-7UP plant in California have been offered jobs at Dr Pepper Snapp...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1405.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:45:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1405.aspx?ItemId=1405</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Corporation announces 2009 financial figures - Beverage Packaging - 2010</title><description>Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Corporation achieved an operating cash flow net of capital expenditure o...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1404.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:12:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1404.aspx?ItemId=1404</guid></item><item><title>news - Pepsi Bottling Group achieves $612 million net income in 2009 - Beverage Packaging - 2010</title><description>The Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG) achieved a net income of $612 million (£384.8 million) in 2009.  In a...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1403.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:43:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1403.aspx?ItemId=1403</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller subsidiary donates beverages to Peruvians affected by recent storms  - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>SABMiller Peruvian subsidiary Backus is providing support to people in the Cusco region that have be...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1401.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:47:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1401.aspx?ItemId=1401</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo to install eco-friendly coolers in Miami next week  - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>PepsiCo is to start installing its first US hydrofluorocarbon-free (HFC-Free) coolers in Miami, the ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1402.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:44:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1402.aspx?ItemId=1402</guid></item><item><title>news - Dairy drinks to top beer over Super Bowl weekend - Dairy Drinks - 2010</title><description>Americans will consume more dairy drinks than beer and other alcoholic beverages over the up-and-com...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1400.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:37:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1400.aspx?ItemId=1400</guid></item><item><title>news - Pilsner Urquell searches for UK master bartender - Beer - 2010</title><description>Pilsner Urquell has begun its search for the UK master bartender of 2010.  The winner of the competi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1399.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:47:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1399.aspx?ItemId=1399</guid></item><item><title>news - Schorschbock is the 'world's strongest beer' - Beer - 2010</title><description>A German brewer has launched an alcoholic beverage that has taken the title of the world's strongest...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1398.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:34:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1398.aspx?ItemId=1398</guid></item><item><title>news - Bahrain: Soft drinks factory to remain closed - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>A Bahrain-based soft drinks factory is to remain closed while it undergoes an investigation due to t...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1397.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:59:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1397.aspx?ItemId=1397</guid></item><item><title>news - Food and Drink Federation supports new report - General - 2010</title><description>The UK Food and Drink Federation has voiced its support of a recent report by the business innovatio...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1396.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:58:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1396.aspx?ItemId=1396</guid></item><item><title>news - Voting begins on Pepsi Refresh Project - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Pepsi Refresh Project's first voting session is now open, allowing Americans the opportunity to sele...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1395.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:50:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1395.aspx?ItemId=1395</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola fans can send free Facebook gifts - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Coca-Cola has launched a promotion on its Live Positively Facebook page, allowing users of the socia...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1394.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:49:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1394.aspx?ItemId=1394</guid></item><item><title>news - Marston's posts encouraging trading figures - Beer - 2010</title><description>Beer company Marston's has reported robust trading figures for the 16-week period to January 23rd, d...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1392.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:28:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1392.aspx?ItemId=1392</guid></item><item><title>news - New filling line for South African soft drinks plant - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2010</title><description>Production at South African soft drinks factory Sefa will be increased from May, when the firm start...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1391.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:16:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1391.aspx?ItemId=1391</guid></item><item><title>news - Sun Lik Beer teams up with Chinese restaurants in London - Beer - 2010</title><description>Sun Lik Beer has teamed up with the London chain of Ping Pong restaurants to celebrate the Chinese N...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1390.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:06:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1390.aspx?ItemId=1390</guid></item><item><title>news - Aspall Suffolk Cyder to be sold on Cunard ocean liners - Cider - 2010</title><description>Aspall Suffolk Cyder is to be made available aboard the Cunard ocean liner fleet later this year.  T...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1389.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:32:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1389.aspx?ItemId=1389</guid></item><item><title>news - Britvic reports revenues of £242.7m - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Britvic has reported total revenues of £242.7 million for the 12 weeks up to December 20th last year...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1388.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:32:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1388.aspx?ItemId=1388</guid></item><item><title>news - Hall &amp; Woodhouse launches pear cider - Cider - 2010</title><description>Independent UK family brewer Hall &amp; Woodhouse has launched a new pear cider.  The cider, called Badg...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1386.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:52:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1386.aspx?ItemId=1386</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola India completes rain water harvesting projects - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Coca-Cola India and partners recently announced the completion of work on 16 rain water harvesting (...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1387.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:50:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1387.aspx?ItemId=1387</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola launches Olympic Winter Games campaign - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Coca-Cola has launched a new campaign for the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.  The multi-faceted ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1385.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:44:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1385.aspx?ItemId=1385</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola to boost incomes of African farmers - Juices and Nectars - 2010</title><description>The Coca-Cola Company has launched a partnership which will enable over 50,000 small fruit farmers i...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1384.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:37:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1384.aspx?ItemId=1384</guid></item><item><title>news - Gatorade rewards active individuals with £1 million of prizes - Sports Drinks - 2010</title><description>Gatorade is to reward active men and women across the UK this year with a promotion called Gatorade ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1383.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:40:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1383.aspx?ItemId=1383</guid></item><item><title>news - Tennent's backs minimum alcohol pricing - Beer - 2010</title><description>Tennent's lager has backed plans by the Scottish government to enforce a minimum price on alcohol.  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1382.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:57:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1382.aspx?ItemId=1382</guid></item><item><title>news - Dr Pepper celebrates 125th anniversary - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>America's oldest major soft drink, Dr Pepper, is celebrating its 125th anniversary today (January 25...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1381.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:25:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1381.aspx?ItemId=1381</guid></item><item><title>news - Beer to be sold at Burger King - Beer - 2010</title><description>American fast food fans will soon be able to enjoy a beer with their meals at Burger King.  The fast...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1380.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:09:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1380.aspx?ItemId=1380</guid></item><item><title>news - Exclusive drinks growing in popularity  - General - 2010</title><description>Growing numbers of consumers are shunning mass-produced alcoholic beverages in favour of more exclus...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1379.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1379.aspx?ItemId=1379</guid></item><item><title>news - New York retailers argue against soft drinks 'obesity tax' - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2010</title><description>New York retailers have hit out at plans to introduce a new tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.   Unde...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1378.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1378.aspx?ItemId=1378</guid></item><item><title>news - MillerCoors asked to change beer technology claims  - Beverage Packaging - 2010</title><description>MillerCoors is misleading consumers into believing that its Miller Lite product is already benefitin...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1377.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:39:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1377.aspx?ItemId=1377</guid></item><item><title>news - Boxer Lager "upset" over advert content complaint - Beer - 2010</title><description>The makers of the cheap beer Boxer Lager have said they are "dismayed and upset" that authorities in...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1375.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:07:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1375.aspx?ItemId=1375</guid></item><item><title>news - The winner of Peroni Nastro Azzurro competition enjoys ?3,000 prize - Beer - 2010</title><description>A woman from the Canary Islands has received her prize for winning a Peroni Nastro Azzurro competiti...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1376.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:00:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1376.aspx?ItemId=1376</guid></item><item><title>news - Elland Brewery wins top winter beer award - Beer - 2010</title><description>Elland Brewery's 1872 Porter has been crowned Supreme Champion Winter Beer of Britain 2010 at the Na...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1374.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:40:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1374.aspx?ItemId=1374</guid></item><item><title>news - Red Bull North America's chief executive officer resigns - Energy Drinks - 2010</title><description>Red Bull North America's chief executive officer Selim Chidiac has handed in his notice of resignati...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1373.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:13:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1373.aspx?ItemId=1373</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller soft drinks sales grow by 2%  - General - 2010</title><description>SABMiller's soft drinks sales volumes grew by two per cent in the three months ending December 31st ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1372.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:17:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1372.aspx?ItemId=1372</guid></item><item><title>news - BrewDog beers on sale in Norway - Beer - 2010</title><description>BrewDog's beers are now on sale in a number of shops and bars across Norway.  Norwegians can buy the...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1371.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:08:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1371.aspx?ItemId=1371</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo to donate $1m and products to earthquake victims - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>PepsiCo is to donate $1 million (£611,920) and a variety of products to the earthquake victims in Ha...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1370.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:39:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1370.aspx?ItemId=1370</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola India launches new juice drink - Juices and Nectars - 2010</title><description>Coca-Cola in India has launched a new beverage under the Minute Maid brand umbrella.  The new Minute...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1369.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:24:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1369.aspx?ItemId=1369</guid></item><item><title>news - Coke to announce 2009 financial results on February 9th - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>The Coca-Cola Company is to release its financial results for both the fourth quarter and entirety o...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1368.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:59:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1368.aspx?ItemId=1368</guid></item><item><title>news - Calypso launches new Disney-Pixar's Toy Story 3 soft drink - Juices and Nectars - 2010</title><description>Calypso has launched a new juice and natural mineral water drink to coincide with the release of Dis...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1367.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:22:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1367.aspx?ItemId=1367</guid></item><item><title>news - Bottled water market 'could see 2% increase' - Bottled Water - 2010</title><description>Final year figures for 2009 could see the worldwide market for bottled water increase by two per cen...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1366.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:15:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1366.aspx?ItemId=1366</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola donates $1m to Haiti earthquake relief - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Coca-Cola is donating $1 million (£614,779) in aid for those affected by the recent earthquake in Ha...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1365.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:50:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1365.aspx?ItemId=1365</guid></item><item><title>news - Fifa World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola soon to start second leg - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>The Fifa World Cup trophy is soon to set off on the second leg of its Coca-Cola-sponsored tour befor...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1364.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:33:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1364.aspx?ItemId=1364</guid></item><item><title>news - Pepsi Refresh Project launched - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>PepsiCo has launched its Pepsi Refresh Project which aims to encourage innovation in social good.  T...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1363.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:09:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1363.aspx?ItemId=1363</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola signs agreement with Misericordia University - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Coca-Cola products are the only soft drinks to be sold at Misericordia University (US) after an agre...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1362.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:15:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1362.aspx?ItemId=1362</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola and Pepsi defend price hike in Bahrain - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Coca-Cola and Pepsi have defended their decisions to increase the price of some of their most popula...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1360.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:14:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1360.aspx?ItemId=1360</guid></item><item><title>news - Fizzy drinks power new mobile phone - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2010</title><description>A mobile phone that runs on carbonated beverages has been created by Chinese designer Daizi Zheng.  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1359.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:49:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1359.aspx?ItemId=1359</guid></item><item><title>news - Twilight actress fronts advertising campaign for SoBe Lifewater new flavours - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>The Twilight Saga actress Ashley Greene is fronting an advertising campaign for SoBe Lifewater's new...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1358.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:04:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1358.aspx?ItemId=1358</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo survey finds Americans optimistic about this decade - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Americans are less optimistic now than they were a year ago but believe that this year and the comin...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1357.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:16:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1357.aspx?ItemId=1357</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken NV acquires beer operations of FEMSA - Beer - 2010</title><description>Heineken NV is to acquire the beer operations of Fomento Economico Mexicano, SAB de CV through an al...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1356.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1356.aspx?ItemId=1356</guid></item><item><title>news - Dr Pepper offers fans exclusive gaming content - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Dr Pepper fans now have access to the exclusive content of certain computer games, thanks to a new m...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1355.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:29:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1355.aspx?ItemId=1355</guid></item><item><title>news - AB-InBev managers held hostage over announced job cuts - Beer - 2010</title><description>Managers of Anheuser-Busch InBev were taken hostage by employees in Belgium after it was announced t...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1354.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:57:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1354.aspx?ItemId=1354</guid></item><item><title>news - Coopers reports "exceptional" beer sales - Beer - 2010</title><description>Coopers Brewery has reported that it experienced "exceptional" growth in interstate beer sales over ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1353.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:56:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1353.aspx?ItemId=1353</guid></item><item><title>news - San Miguel Corporation to invest in Top Frontier Holdings - Beer - 2010</title><description>San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is to invest in Top Frontier Holdings Incorporated by acquiring 49 per ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1352.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:53:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1352.aspx?ItemId=1352</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola's "happiness ambassadors" journey begins - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Three young people selected to take part in Coca-Cola's worldwide Expedition 206 began their worldwi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1351.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:34:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1351.aspx?ItemId=1351</guid></item><item><title>news - Pepsi signs agreement with Florida International University  - Soft drinks - 2010</title><description>Florida International University (FIU) is to sell only Pepsi beverages on its campus after signing a...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1350.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:04:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1350.aspx?ItemId=1350</guid></item><item><title>news - Dr Pepper to advertise in Super Bowl - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2010</title><description>Dr Pepper Snapple Group Incorporated (US) is advertising for the first time at this year's Super Bow...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1349.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:12:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1349.aspx?ItemId=1349</guid></item><item><title>news - Ashai to market in Hong Kong with Carlsberg - Beer - 2010</title><description>Ashai Breweries is to market its best selling beer, Super Dry, in Hong Kong with the aid of Danish b...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1348.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:14:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1348.aspx?ItemId=1348</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola Amatil to remove soft drinks from Fijian primary schools - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola Amatil Fiji is to remove all of its full-sugar carbonated beverages from Fijian primary sc...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1347.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:53:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1347.aspx?ItemId=1347</guid></item><item><title>news - Bolivia to produce new coca leaf-based soft drink  - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>A new coca leaf-based soft drink is to be produced in Bolivia and may go by the name of Coca Colla. ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1346.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1346.aspx?ItemId=1346</guid></item><item><title>news - International Dairy and Juice acquires Egypt's Beyti - Dairy Drinks - 2009</title><description>PepsiCo and Almarai's joint venture International Dairy and Juice has acquired Egypt's International...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1345.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:06:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1345.aspx?ItemId=1345</guid></item><item><title>news - Drivers in Australia enjoy free soft drinks - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Designated drivers in Australia are enjoying free soft drinks over the festive period in an attempt ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1344.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:20:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1344.aspx?ItemId=1344</guid></item><item><title>news - FDA: Nestle juice drinks breach regulations - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter which states that many of Nest...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1343.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:24:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1343.aspx?ItemId=1343</guid></item><item><title>news - CAMRA to challenge Office of Fair Trading over beer pricing - Beer - 2009</title><description>CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale in the UK, has announced that it will challenge to the Office of Fa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1342.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:17:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1342.aspx?ItemId=1342</guid></item><item><title>news - Suntory to sell soft drinks in Guangdong, China - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Suntory Holdings has announced that it is to sell its soft drinks in the Chinese province of Guangdo...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1341.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:08:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1341.aspx?ItemId=1341</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola renews sponsorship of Nigeria Football Federation - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola has renewed its sponsorship of the Nigeria Football Federation.  The soft drinks giant has...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1340.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:23:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1340.aspx?ItemId=1340</guid></item><item><title>news - BrewDog to open pub chain - Beer - 2009</title><description>Scottish brewery BrewDog is planning to open a chain of pubs by the end of 2010.   The brewery's own...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1339.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:51:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1339.aspx?ItemId=1339</guid></item><item><title>news - Vietnamese beer industry 'has had a good year' - Beer - 2009</title><description>The beer industry in Vietnam has had something of a good year by showing decent growth, it has been ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1338.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:32:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1338.aspx?ItemId=1338</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller workers on strike - Beer - 2009</title><description>Over 3,500 employees at SABMiller Plc's Amalgamated Beverage Industries unit in South Africa have go...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1336.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:12:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1336.aspx?ItemId=1336</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola renews partnership with Ecoist handbag maker  - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Ecoist, a handbag producer, has renewed its collection of women's bags made from the labels from Coc...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1337.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:10:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1337.aspx?ItemId=1337</guid></item><item><title>news - Pepsi not advertising at Super Bowl 2010 - Beer - 2009</title><description>PepsiCo is not going to advertise its beverages on television during next year's Super Bowl.  The co...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1335.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:28:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1335.aspx?ItemId=1335</guid></item><item><title>news - Fire rages for 4 hours at Guinness brewery - Beer - 2009</title><description>A fire broke out at Diageo's Guinness brewery in Dublin yesterday (December 21st) but has not affect...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1334.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1334.aspx?ItemId=1334</guid></item><item><title>news - Foster's CUB unit managing director steps down - Beer - 2009</title><description>Foster's Group has announced that Alex Stevens, managing director of the company's Carlton and Unite...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1333.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:42:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1333.aspx?ItemId=1333</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller to build malting plant in Uganda - Beer - 2009</title><description>SABMiller's Ugandan subsidiary, Nile Breweries, is to build a $16 million (£9.9 million) malting pla...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1332.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:41:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1332.aspx?ItemId=1332</guid></item><item><title>news - General Soft Drinks Company wins award - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The General Soft Drinks Company (Malta) has won the Management Award for Sustainable Development in ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1331.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:57:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1331.aspx?ItemId=1331</guid></item><item><title>news - Coors Light launched in Trinidad and Tobago - Beer - 2009</title><description>Molson Coors Brewing Company and NWT Enterprises have formed a partnership and are to introduce Coor...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1330.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:52:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1330.aspx?ItemId=1330</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo to webcast conference call on fourth quarter earnings - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>PepsiCo is to hold a conference call on its fourth quarter 2009 and full year earnings on Thursday, ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1329.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:40:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1329.aspx?ItemId=1329</guid></item><item><title>news - San Miguel sells international beer unit to Kirin Holdings - Beer - 2009</title><description>San Miguel Corporation has agreed to sell its international beer operations to San Miguel Brewery In...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1328.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:15:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1328.aspx?ItemId=1328</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlsberg's Russian sales 'higher than predicted' - Beer - 2009</title><description>Carlsberg's sales in Russia for the fourth quarter of 2009 are to be higher than previously expected...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1327.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:15:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1327.aspx?ItemId=1327</guid></item><item><title>news - Mountain Dew launches new product development campaign - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>PepsiCo's Mountain Dew has announced a programme called DEWmocracy 2, in which it will rely on consu...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1326.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:34:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1326.aspx?ItemId=1326</guid></item><item><title>news - Fizzy drinks giants remove high sugar beveages from New Zealand schools - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>The makers of Coca-Cola and Pepsi carbonated beverages in New Zealand have agreed to stop supplying ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1325.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:51:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1325.aspx?ItemId=1325</guid></item><item><title>news - Boston Beer Company projects $2.35 per diluted share - Beer - 2009</title><description>The Boston Beer Company has projected full year earnings per diluted share of between $2.05 (£1.25) ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1324.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:48:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1324.aspx?ItemId=1324</guid></item><item><title>news - Grupo Modelo sues Constellation Brands - Beer - 2009</title><description>Grupo Modelo has announced it is suing a unit of wine and spirits maker Constellation Brands due to ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1323.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:47:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1323.aspx?ItemId=1323</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo to invest $30m in Gatorade - Sports Drinks - 2009</title><description>PepsiCo is to invest $30 million (£18.4 million) in its Gatorade brand next year, it has been report...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1322.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:28:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1322.aspx?ItemId=1322</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola and Pepsi accused of promoting products in Mexican schools - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The Coca-Cola Company and Pepsi Incorporated have been accused of attempting to increase their prese...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1321.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:57:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1321.aspx?ItemId=1321</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewery re-launches home delivery service - Beer - 2009</title><description>A brewery in Walsall (UK) has re-launched a UK-wide home delivery service with the view of boosting ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1320.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:15:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1320.aspx?ItemId=1320</guid></item><item><title>news - Cider makers fight tax rise proposal - Cider - 2009</title><description>The National Association of Cider Makers has complained about Labour MP Alan Meale's petition to the...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1319.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:20:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1319.aspx?ItemId=1319</guid></item><item><title>news - Chemical used in beverage containers banned in New York - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Two US senators have announced new legislation banning the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) from beverage ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1318.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:08:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1318.aspx?ItemId=1318</guid></item><item><title>news - Costco to resume stocking Coca-Cola beverages - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Costco Wholesale Corporation (US) has announced that its stores are to resume stocking Coca-Cola Com...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1317.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:15:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1317.aspx?ItemId=1317</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola appoints two new officers - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola Company's board of directors has announced the election of two new officers.  Ceree Eberly...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1316.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:17:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1316.aspx?ItemId=1316</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo to open a new healthy beverage research laboratory - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>PepsiCo is opening a new research laboratory in America to develop healthier beverages.  The new lab...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1315.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:47:27 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1315.aspx?ItemId=1315</guid></item><item><title>news - Private label beer increasing market share - Beer - 2009</title><description>Private label beers are increasing their share of the market in west Europe, according to new report...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1313.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:15:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1313.aspx?ItemId=1313</guid></item><item><title>news - Government makes 'more money from beer than breweries and pubs do' - Beer - 2009</title><description>The government makes more than five times the amount of money from the sale of beer than Britain's b...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1314.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:03:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1314.aspx?ItemId=1314</guid></item><item><title>news - Pepsi Bottling Ventures acquires site in South Carolina - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Pepsi Bottling Ventures (PBV) has completed the acquisition of Pepsi Cola Bottling Company of Conway...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1312.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:08:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1312.aspx?ItemId=1312</guid></item><item><title>news - Krones reveals compact brewhouse - Beer - 2009</title><description>German-based Krones Group has developed a compact brewhouse for specialty breweries.  The firm, whic...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1311.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:52:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1311.aspx?ItemId=1311</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo to distribute Dr Pepper Snapple Group brands - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description> PepsiCo (US) is to manufacture and distribute certain Dr Pepper Snapple Group (US) brands.  Under t...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1310.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:16:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1310.aspx?ItemId=1310</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola launches print campaign featuring local employees - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola Enterprises are running a print advertising campaign in the UK this month.  The campaign f...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1309.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:55:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1309.aspx?ItemId=1309</guid></item><item><title>news - Grape juice 'reverses memory loss' - Juices and Nectars - 2009</title><description>Producers of purple grape juice may experience a surge is sales over the coming weeks as a study has...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1307.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:02:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1307.aspx?ItemId=1307</guid></item><item><title>news - Barons signs agreement with Outback - Beer - 2009</title><description>Barons Brewing (Australia) has signed an agreement to licence and distribute Outback Brewing's brand...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1306.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:07:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1306.aspx?ItemId=1306</guid></item><item><title>news - Naya Spring Water to use 100% recycled plastic bottles - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Naya Spring Water has announced it is using 100 per cent recycled plastic, or rPET, in its bottles. ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1305.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:36:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1305.aspx?ItemId=1305</guid></item><item><title>news - Space beer to be produced in Japan - Beer - 2009</title><description>A leading Japanese brewery has announced that it is to begin the brewing of a new beer which will ut...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1302.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:23:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1302.aspx?ItemId=1302</guid></item><item><title>news - Suntory Japan acquires Pepsico US bottling plant - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>In an effort to strengthen its marketing position outside of Japan, Suntory has invested in a PepsiC...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1303.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:22:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1303.aspx?ItemId=1303</guid></item><item><title>news - Dubai hosts beverage convention - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>The importance of the drinks industry is being focused on at a major conference on beverages in Duba...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1304.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:19:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1304.aspx?ItemId=1304</guid></item><item><title>news - United Breweries signs agreement with Heineken - Beer - 2009</title><description>United Breweries has signed a new shareholders agreement with Heineken NV.  Under the agreement, Hei...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1301.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1301.aspx?ItemId=1301</guid></item><item><title>news - UK drink-drive laws to be reviewed - General - 2009</title><description>UK drink-drive laws are to be reviewed by an independent expert, according to the Department for Tra...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1299.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:10:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1299.aspx?ItemId=1299</guid></item><item><title>news - Venom Energy drink signs deal with Andretti Autosport - Energy Drinks - 2009</title><description>Dr Pepper Snapple Venom Energy drink has signed a sponsorship deal with Andretti Autosport.  Due to ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1300.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:06:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1300.aspx?ItemId=1300</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola to produce climate-friendly coolers  - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola Company (US) has announced that all of its new vending machines and coolers will be more e...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1298.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:08:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1298.aspx?ItemId=1298</guid></item><item><title>news - Marston's reports fall in annual profits - Beer - 2009</title><description>Marston's PLC (UK) has reported a 72 per cent fall in annual profits but said it is optimistic about...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1297.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:38:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1297.aspx?ItemId=1297</guid></item><item><title>news - AB InBev sells central European operations - Beer - 2009</title><description>Anheuser-Busch InBev has sold its central European operations for around $2.2 billion (£1.3 billion)...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1296.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:54:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1296.aspx?ItemId=1296</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlsberg to expand Northampton brewery - Beer - 2009</title><description>Carlsberg has announced it is to expand its Northampton brewery to increase efficiency of the compan...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1295.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:58:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1295.aspx?ItemId=1295</guid></item><item><title>news - Irish government should 'reduce tax on cider' - Cider - 2009</title><description>The Irish government should reduce alcohol taxes on cider in order to protect jobs in the export and...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1294.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:55:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1294.aspx?ItemId=1294</guid></item><item><title>news - Asahi publishes long-term vision - Beer - 2009</title><description>Asahi Breweries Group has published its Long-Term Vision 2015, which it aims to achieve by promoting...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1293.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:29:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1293.aspx?ItemId=1293</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo appoints new president - General - 2009</title><description>Tom Bene has become president of PepsiCo's Pepsi-Cola North Americas Beverages business, it has been...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1292.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:49:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1292.aspx?ItemId=1292</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo appoints new president - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Tom Bene has become president of PepsiCo's Pepsi-Cola North Americas Beverages business, it has been...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1291.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:49:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1291.aspx?ItemId=1291</guid></item><item><title>news - Beverage Plus Holdings to widen distribution - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Beverage Plus Holdings Corporation has signed an agreement with FCBBI AG to distribute its products ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1290.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:41:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1290.aspx?ItemId=1290</guid></item><item><title>news - Stay-tabs on beverage cans can 'still be swallowed' - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>The stay-tabs used to open beverage cans are better than the pull-tabs previously used, but they are...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1287.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:19:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1287.aspx?ItemId=1287</guid></item><item><title>news - GMB may call for landlord strike - Beer - 2009</title><description>The GMB union is preparing to write to more than 37,000 pub landlords in the UK, urging them to vote...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1288.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:09:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1288.aspx?ItemId=1288</guid></item><item><title>news - C&amp;C Group acquires The Gaymer Cider Company - Cider - 2009</title><description>C&amp;C Group has acquired The Gaymer Cider Company from Constellation Brands for £45 million.  The acqu...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1289.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1289.aspx?ItemId=1289</guid></item><item><title>news - Boston Beer launches limited release of 'extreme beer' - Beer - 2009</title><description>The Boston Beer Company, brewer of Samuel Adams, has released an updated version of one of its "extr...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1286.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:20:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1286.aspx?ItemId=1286</guid></item><item><title>news - C&amp;C Group acquires The Gaymer Cider Company - Cider - 2009</title><description>C&amp;C Group has acquired The Gaymer Cider Company from Constellation Brands for £45 million.  The acqu...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1285.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1285.aspx?ItemId=1285</guid></item><item><title>news - San Miguel sells 28% share to investment group - Beer - 2009</title><description>Top Frontier Investment Holdings has bought a 28 per cent share of San Miguel for $1.4 billion (£850...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1284.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:48:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1284.aspx?ItemId=1284</guid></item><item><title>news - Wisconsin ale confiscated from New York bar - Beer - 2009</title><description>New York State Liquor Authority has confiscated 50 cases of beer from a bar in New York City as it w...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1283.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:51:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1283.aspx?ItemId=1283</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola plans to double bottling plants in China - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola has plans to create more bottling plants in China over the next ten years in an attempt to...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1282.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:42:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1282.aspx?ItemId=1282</guid></item><item><title>news - Tetra Pak signs renewable carton packaging deal - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Tetra Pak, a packaging and processing firm operating in more than 150 markets worldwide, has  signed...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1281.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:08:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1281.aspx?ItemId=1281</guid></item><item><title>news - APB announces changes in management - Beer - 2009</title><description>Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) has announced changes in its senior management team with the appointmen...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1280.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:59:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1280.aspx?ItemId=1280</guid></item><item><title>news - Scottish brewery creates 'world's strongest beer' - Beer - 2009</title><description>A brewer in the UK has created a new beer with a 32 per cent alcohol strength.  BrewDog brewery's ma...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1279.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:22:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1279.aspx?ItemId=1279</guid></item><item><title>news - Britvic announces group revenue growth of 5.6 per cent - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Britvic has announced group revenue growth of 5.6 per cent in its preliminary results for the 52 wee...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1278.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:06:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1278.aspx?ItemId=1278</guid></item><item><title>news - Britvic announces £86.5 million profit - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Britvic has announced a 23 per cent increase in its annual profits.  The soft drinks company, whose ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1277.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:17:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1277.aspx?ItemId=1277</guid></item><item><title>news - Piggly Wiggly stores to stock Bebida Beverages - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Bebida Beverages is to sell its products at Piggly Wiggly grocery stores across America.  The compan...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1276.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:02:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1276.aspx?ItemId=1276</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken appoints new group commerce director - Beer - 2009</title><description>Heineken N V has appointed Alexis Nasard as group commerce director. He will begin the position on F...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1275.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:15:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1275.aspx?ItemId=1275</guid></item><item><title>news - Crabbie's Original Alcoholic Ginger Beer to appear at BBC Good Food Show - Beer - 2009</title><description>Crabbie's Original Alcoholic Ginger Beer Team will be at the BBC Good Food Show in Birmingham, Engla...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1274.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:15:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1274.aspx?ItemId=1274</guid></item><item><title>news - University wins award for innovative beverage packaging - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Nottingham Trent University (UK) has won the title of Food and Drink iNet Innovation Champion 2009 f...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1273.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:35:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1273.aspx?ItemId=1273</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo named as a Global Top Companies for Leaders - General - 2009</title><description>PepsiCo has made the 2009 Global Top Companies for Leaders list.  Winners were selected by a panel o...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1272.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:57:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1272.aspx?ItemId=1272</guid></item><item><title>news - Fuller, Smith and Turner reports £15.1m half-year profits - Beer - 2009</title><description>Fuller, Smith and Turner has reported profit before tax of £15.1 million in its results for the firs...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1271.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:58:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1271.aspx?ItemId=1271</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola to unify packaging of juice brands - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>The Coca-Cola Company has revealed its new uniform packaging for key brands from its family of juice...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1270.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:49:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1270.aspx?ItemId=1270</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola to unify packaging of juice brands - Juices and Nectars - 2009</title><description>The Coca-Cola Company has revealed its new uniform packaging for key brands from its family of juice...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1269.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:49:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1269.aspx?ItemId=1269</guid></item><item><title>news - Miller Brands 'continues to grow'  - Beer - 2009</title><description>SABMiller has announced that its UK operation, Miller Brands, is continuing to grow despite the over...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1268.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:43:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1268.aspx?ItemId=1268</guid></item><item><title>news - Young and Co's Brewery announces £11.5k profit - Beer - 2009</title><description>Young and Co's Brewery has announced profit before tax of £11,462 for the first 26 weeks of 2009, an...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1266.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:39:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1266.aspx?ItemId=1266</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller partners with WWF against water risk - General - 2009</title><description>SABMiller, one of the world's biggest brewers, has partnered with the WWF to launch the Water Future...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1267.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:37:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1267.aspx?ItemId=1267</guid></item><item><title>news - Trio chosen for Coke's world adventure - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Three young people have been selected to take part in Coca-Cola's worldwide Expedition 206, attempti...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1265.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:25:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1265.aspx?ItemId=1265</guid></item><item><title>news - Pepsi Bottling Group gives $25k to veteran support foundation - General - 2009</title><description>The Pepsi Bottling Group has donated $25,000 (£14,868) to Fisher House Foundation, an organisation t...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1264.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:14:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1264.aspx?ItemId=1264</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola's PlantBottles arrive on shelves - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Beverages in the Coca-Cola Company's PlantBottle packaging are now arriving in stores worldwide.  Co...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1263.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:52:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1263.aspx?ItemId=1263</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola to discuss future vision - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The Coca-Cola Company (US) is currently hosting an event titled A Growing World of Refreshment to di...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1262.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:52:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1262.aspx?ItemId=1262</guid></item><item><title>news - Odourless omega-3 emulsion for beverages launched  - General - 2009</title><description>Lipid Nutrition has launched a highly concentrated fish oil emulsion, Marinol Omega-3 Emulsion, whic...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1261.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:06:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1261.aspx?ItemId=1261</guid></item><item><title>news - Gatorade to launch athlete-only drink - Sports Drinks - 2009</title><description>Gatorade is planning to launch a range of sports beverages next year directed at 'serious' athletes....</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1260.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1260.aspx?ItemId=1260</guid></item><item><title>news - Suntory completes purchase of Orangina Schweppes Group - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Suntory Holdings has completed its acquisition of the Orangina Schweppes Group from the Blackstone G...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1259.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:50:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1259.aspx?ItemId=1259</guid></item><item><title>news - AB InBev announces increased volume sales of most popular brands - Beer - 2009</title><description>Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) has announced that its focus brand volumes were 0.4 per cent higher ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1258.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:19:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1258.aspx?ItemId=1258</guid></item><item><title>news - Private label beverages succeed in recession - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The global economic downturn is providing the perfect conditions for private label products to flour...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1257.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:08:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1257.aspx?ItemId=1257</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo withdraws reports filed with Federal Trade Commission - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>PepsiCo (US) has announced that it has withdrawn its notification and report forms filed with the US...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1256.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:23:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1256.aspx?ItemId=1256</guid></item><item><title>news - Heathrow Natural Food and Beverage announces 150% increase in net revenue - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Heathrow Natural Food and Beverage (US) has announced it achieved an operating income of $267,400 (£...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1255.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:58:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1255.aspx?ItemId=1255</guid></item><item><title>news - Ball packaging to acquire Chinese plant - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Ball Corporation has agreed to acquire Guangdong Jianlibao Group Company's 65 per cent interest in a...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1254.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:03:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1254.aspx?ItemId=1254</guid></item><item><title>news - AG Barr to invest £10m in Cumbernauld site - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>AG Barr has announced proposals to invest between £8 million and £10 million over the next twelve mo...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1252.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:40:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1252.aspx?ItemId=1252</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo report on environmental developments published - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>PepsiCo has announced the publication of its 2008 Corporate Citizenship Report executive summary.  P...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1251.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:48:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1251.aspx?ItemId=1251</guid></item><item><title>news - Minute Maid introduced "single-serve" juice bottles - Juices and Nectars - 2009</title><description>Minute Maid Enhanced (US) is introducing smaller "single-serve" bottles of three of its most popular...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1250.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:05:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1250.aspx?ItemId=1250</guid></item><item><title>news - Dr Pepper Snapple Group announces increased earnings - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) has announced third quarter 2009 earnings of $0.59 (£0.36) per share c...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1249.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1249.aspx?ItemId=1249</guid></item><item><title>news - Bebida in new distribution partnership - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Bebida Beverage Company has announced that it has partnered with Austin Beverages to distribute thei...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1248.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:07:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1248.aspx?ItemId=1248</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlsberg achieves 27% profit growth - Beer - 2009</title><description>Carlsberg has announced organic operating profit growth of 27 per cent for its beverage activities i...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1247.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1247.aspx?ItemId=1247</guid></item><item><title>news - Carbonates market 'set to grow' in 2010 - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Market growth rate in global carbonated soft drinks is expected to accelerate next year, according t...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1246.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:15:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1246.aspx?ItemId=1246</guid></item><item><title>news - Next week - Americas Food and Beverage Show  - General - 2009</title><description>The 2009 Americas Food and Beverage Show opens at the Miami Beach [deleted extra line space] Convent...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1244.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:46:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1244.aspx?ItemId=1244</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola Amatil renews managing director's contract - General - 2009</title><description>Australia's Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) group managing director and executive director Terry Davis, has s...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1243.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:48:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1243.aspx?ItemId=1243</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola Amatil renews managing director's contract - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Australia's Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) group managing director and executive director Terry Davis, has s...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1242.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:48:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1242.aspx?ItemId=1242</guid></item><item><title>news - Mellow sues Beverage Concepts over Mellow Relaxation Drink - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Mellow Beverage company has filed a lawsuit in the US District Court in Las Vegas against Shannon M ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1241.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:46:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1241.aspx?ItemId=1241</guid></item><item><title>news - Lemonade prompts US school row - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Fentimans lemonade has caused a row in America after a bottle was confiscated from a school boy due ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1240.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:25:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1240.aspx?ItemId=1240</guid></item><item><title>news - Bond adds Anheuser-Busch to Fusion distribution network - General - 2009</title><description>Bond Laboratories (US) announced today that it has added two more Anheuser-Busch distributors to its...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1239.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:19:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1239.aspx?ItemId=1239</guid></item><item><title>news - Cott announces 1.1% revenue increase - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Cott Corporation (Canada) has announced that, excluding the impact of foreign exchange, it achieved ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1238.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:16:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1238.aspx?ItemId=1238</guid></item><item><title>news - Beverage giants join Greenpeace food guide - General - 2009</title><description>Nestle, Foster's and Schweppes are among hundreds of companies listed in Greenpeace's Truefood Guide...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1237.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:58:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1237.aspx?ItemId=1237</guid></item><item><title>news - Powerade promotes exercise by giving away iPod shuffles - Sports Drinks - 2009</title><description>Powerade is giving away 50,000 iPod shuffles throughout the rest of this and next month in an attemp...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1236.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:47:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1236.aspx?ItemId=1236</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola Enterprises announces strong European profit growth - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola Enterprises (US) has announced continued strong European volume and profit growth in its t...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1235.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:40:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1235.aspx?ItemId=1235</guid></item><item><title>news - Bemis net sales slide 8.7 per cent  - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Food and beverage packaging firm Bemis Company (US) has announced net sales of $898.9 million (£548....</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1234.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:28:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1234.aspx?ItemId=1234</guid></item><item><title>news - Total revenues of MXN 26,007 million reported by Coca-Cola FESMA - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola FESMA (South America) has announced total revenues of MXN 26,007 million (£1,203 million) ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1233.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:27:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1233.aspx?ItemId=1233</guid></item><item><title>news - Pro surfer joins DNA Beverage team - Energy Drinks - 2009</title><description>The DNA Beverage Corporation (US), makers of DNA Energy Drink has announced that 24-year-old old pro...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1232.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:02:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1232.aspx?ItemId=1232</guid></item><item><title>news - Quebec Diageo bottling plant to be closed - General - 2009</title><description>Diageo has announced it will close its bottling plant in Dorval, Quebec, in late February 2010 and m...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1231.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:58:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1231.aspx?ItemId=1231</guid></item><item><title>news - Kirin to close two beer factories - Beer - 2009</title><description>Production at two of Kirin Holdings' Japanese beer factories is to end next year.  Kirin, which uses...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1230.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:05:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1230.aspx?ItemId=1230</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola sending happiness ambassadors on world trip - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The Coca-Cola company (US) is sending its team of happiness ambassadors on a 150,000-mile journey.  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1229.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:03:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1229.aspx?ItemId=1229</guid></item><item><title>news - UK soft drinks exports up by a fifth, figures reveal - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Soft drinks exports from the UK rose to £151.1 million in the first six months of the year, accordin...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1228.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:12:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1228.aspx?ItemId=1228</guid></item><item><title>news - Vermonster trademark victory over Hansen - Beer - 2009</title><description>The Rock Art Brewery (US) can continue brewing and selling its Vermonster beer after settling the tr...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1227.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:48:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1227.aspx?ItemId=1227</guid></item><item><title>news - Nestle announces food and beverage growth - General - 2009</title><description>Nestle has announced an organic growth of 3.5 per cent for its food and beverage business of as part...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1226.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:35:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1226.aspx?ItemId=1226</guid></item><item><title>news - Ocean Spray and Pepsi to expand juice range - Juices and Nectars - 2009</title><description>Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages and Ocean Spray have expanded their long-term US sales and distri...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1225.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:04:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1225.aspx?ItemId=1225</guid></item><item><title>news - Glass in J2O bottles reduced - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Britvic has reduced the amount of glass in bottles of its juice drink J2O as part of ongoing work to...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1224.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:28:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1224.aspx?ItemId=1224</guid></item><item><title>news - Coke announces "solid" third quarter results - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The Coca-Cola Company (US) has announced strong cash generation in its third quarter and year-to-dat...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1223.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:55:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1223.aspx?ItemId=1223</guid></item><item><title>news - Creemore Springs Brewery to buy Granville Island Brewing Company - Beer - 2009</title><description>Andrew Peller has announced it is selling Granville Island Brewing Company and Mainland Beverage Dis...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1222.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:49:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1222.aspx?ItemId=1222</guid></item><item><title>news - Pink lemonade launched for Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Mike's Hard Lemonade has launched a limited edition pink version of its popular lemonade as part of ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1221.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:12:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1221.aspx?ItemId=1221</guid></item><item><title>news - SIG launches Europe's first FSC-certified beverage cartons  - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>SIG Combibloc has launched the first Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified beverage cartons for...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1220.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:10:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1220.aspx?ItemId=1220</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola opens bottling plant in China - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola has opened a 600 million yuan (£54 million) bottling plant in Wuhan, capital of Hubei prov...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1219.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:04:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1219.aspx?ItemId=1219</guid></item><item><title>news - InBev sells central European operations - Beer - 2009</title><description>Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) and CVC Capital Partners have announced that they have signed a definitiv...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1218.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:56:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1218.aspx?ItemId=1218</guid></item><item><title>news - Coke to sell reduced-calorie mini-cans - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>The Coca Cola Company (US) has announced it is to sell new 90-calorie mini-cans of its carbonated be...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1217.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:07:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1217.aspx?ItemId=1217</guid></item><item><title>news - Danone's Actimel drink ad banned - Dairy Drinks - 2009</title><description>A TV advert for Danone's Actimel yoghurt drink has been banned by the Advertising Standards Agency (...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1216.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1216.aspx?ItemId=1216</guid></item><item><title>news - Southeast Beverage Distributing becomes Bebida's newest partner  - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Bebida Beverages Company (US), in association with Potencia USA, has announced Southeast Beverage Di...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1215.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:01:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1215.aspx?ItemId=1215</guid></item><item><title>news - InBev selling $5.5bn of debt  - Beer - 2009</title><description>Belgian brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev announced today that it is selling $5.5 billion (£3.4 billion) o...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1214.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:18:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1214.aspx?ItemId=1214</guid></item><item><title>news - 7Up launches Ridiculously Bubbly advertising campaign - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>7UP (US) has joined forces with notoriously serious celebrities to illustrate 7UP's mood-boosting ca...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1213.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:43:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1213.aspx?ItemId=1213</guid></item><item><title>news - Beer market grows despite economic crisis - Beer - 2009</title><description>The global beer market is continuing to grow despite the dramatic upheaval in the world's financial ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1212.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:33:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1212.aspx?ItemId=1212</guid></item><item><title>news - Vermonster beer ordered to change name by Monster energy drinks  - Beer - 2009</title><description>The Rock Art Brewery (US) has been ordered by Hansen (US), the makers of Monster energy drinks, to c...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1211.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:52:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1211.aspx?ItemId=1211</guid></item><item><title>news - Efes signs collective bargaining agreement - Beer - 2009</title><description>Employees of Efes Breweries can enjoy greater benefits due to a new collective bargaining agreement....</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1210.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:34:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1210.aspx?ItemId=1210</guid></item><item><title>news - Russian growth initiative launched by XanGo Juice producers - Juices and Nectars - 2009</title><description>XanGo, producers of the premium mangosteen beverage, XanGo Juice, is launching a distributor growth ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1208.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:34:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1208.aspx?ItemId=1208</guid></item><item><title>news - Masafi launches new bottled water packaging - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>A new Oxo Biodegardable shrink-wrap packaging for bottled water has been launched by Masafi.  The co...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1207.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:43:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1207.aspx?ItemId=1207</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo reports 5% growth  - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>PepsiCo (US) has reported a five per cent net revenue growth and an eight per cent increase in core ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1206.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:59:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1206.aspx?ItemId=1206</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo receives eco-award - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The US Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay Transport Partnership has given PepsiCo an Environme...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1205.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:44:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1205.aspx?ItemId=1205</guid></item><item><title>news - Shepherd Neame announces £109.5m turnover  - Beer - 2009</title><description>Kent-based brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame has announced a turnover of £109.5 million in the ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1204.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:52:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1204.aspx?ItemId=1204</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser-Busch (US) launches Bud Light Golden Wheat - Beer - 2009</title><description>Bud Light Golden Wheat beer, an unfiltered wheat brewed with citrus and a "hint of coriander", has b...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1203.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:08:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1203.aspx?ItemId=1203</guid></item><item><title>news - Glaceau vitaminwater adverts "likely to mislead" - Still Drinks - 2009</title><description>Adverts for glaceau vitaminwater, produced by the Coca-Cola Company, are "likely to mislead", the Ad...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1202.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:57:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1202.aspx?ItemId=1202</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo announces plans for new bottling unit - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG) and PepsiAmericas (PAS) have announced plans to form a new bottling u...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1201.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:17:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1201.aspx?ItemId=1201</guid></item><item><title>news - UK National Trust launches ale - Beer - 2009</title><description>Britain's National Trust has announced the launch of a range of branded food beverages, including a ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1200.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:47:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1200.aspx?ItemId=1200</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken NV announces Euro Notes - Beer - 2009</title><description>Heineken NV announced today that it has successfully placed seven-year Euro Notes for a principal am...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1199.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:17:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1199.aspx?ItemId=1199</guid></item><item><title>news - Molson Coors, Oliver Mason win gold at International Beer Challenge - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Oliver Mason (UK) and Molson Coors Brewing Company (UK) were both awarded gold medals in this year's...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1198.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:12:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1198.aspx?ItemId=1198</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola announces date of results release - General - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola Company has announced it will release third quarter and year-to-date 2009 financial result...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1195.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:59:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1195.aspx?ItemId=1195</guid></item><item><title>news - C&amp;C buy Tennent's for £180 million - Beer - 2009</title><description>The C&amp;C Group today announced it has completed the purchase of Tennent's Lager brand and associated ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1194.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:26:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1194.aspx?ItemId=1194</guid></item><item><title>news - Barr announces revenue growth - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>A G Barr, the maker of Irn-Bru, has announced revenue growth in its interim results for the six mont...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1193.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:05:27 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1193.aspx?ItemId=1193</guid></item><item><title>news - Government to introduce two-thirds of a pint measure - Beer - 2009</title><description>A two-thirds of a pint measure is to be introduced in pubs and clubs across the UK, the government h...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1191.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:47:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1191.aspx?ItemId=1191</guid></item><item><title>news - Government to introduce two-thirds of a pint measure - Cider - 2009</title><description>A two-thirds of a pint measure is to be introduced in pubs and clubs across the UK, the government h...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1192.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:47:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1192.aspx?ItemId=1192</guid></item><item><title>news - GSK and UPCH to launch Lucozade in China - Sports Drinks - 2009</title><description>GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) today announced an agreement with President (Shanghai) Trading to launch Lucoz...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1190.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:39:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1190.aspx?ItemId=1190</guid></item><item><title>news - Coors Light launched in Costa Rica - Beer - 2009</title><description>Molson Coors Brewing Company has partnered with Agencias Feduro (Costa Rica) to introduce Coors Ligh...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1189.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:57:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1189.aspx?ItemId=1189</guid></item><item><title>news - Diet Coke presents second season of Style Secrets  - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Diet Coke is presenting a second season of the live online programme Style Secrets.  The entertainme...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1188.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:15:27 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1188.aspx?ItemId=1188</guid></item><item><title>news - Advent buys 75 per cent stake in Devin - Bottled Water - 2009</title><description>Devin AD, Bulgaria's leading mineral water bottler and distributor of soft drinks, announced last ni...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1187.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:50:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1187.aspx?ItemId=1187</guid></item><item><title>news - Rexam plans to close French beverage can factory - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Global consumer packaging company Rexam has announced that it has entered into negotiations with emp...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1186.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:43:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1186.aspx?ItemId=1186</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola Amatil signs contract with Telstra - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) has signed a ten-year telecommunications contract with Telstra.  The deal is ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1185.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:53:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1185.aspx?ItemId=1185</guid></item><item><title>news - Suntory make binding offer for Orangina - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Suntory Holdings has made a binding offer for Orangina Schweppes, currently owned by the Blackstone ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1184.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:32:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1184.aspx?ItemId=1184</guid></item><item><title>news - Thatchers Cider appoints new non-executive director - Cider - 2009</title><description>Rupert Thompson has joined Thatchers Cider as a non-executive director after almost 30 years working...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1183.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:33:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1183.aspx?ItemId=1183</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca Cola announces Fifa World Cup trophy tour route - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>The Coca-Cola Company and Fifa have unveiled the route of the World Cup Trophy Tour, which will allo...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1182.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:37:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1182.aspx?ItemId=1182</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo International CEO to retire - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>PepsiCo has announced the retirement of Michael D White, vice-chairman and PepsiCo International chi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1181.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:47:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1181.aspx?ItemId=1181</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlsberg to increase focus on Vietnam market - Beer - 2009</title><description>The brewing firm Carlsberg is aiming to improve its presence in the Vietnamese beer market by contin...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1180.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1180.aspx?ItemId=1180</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola GB launches recycling campaign - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola consumers in the UK are being urged to recycle more of their rubbish as part of a new camp...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1179.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:48:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1179.aspx?ItemId=1179</guid></item><item><title>news - Scotland to trial low-alcohol Guinness  - Beer - 2009</title><description>Diego has announced it is to pilot a low-alcohol version of Guinness in Scotland.  Over three months...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1177.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:59:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1177.aspx?ItemId=1177</guid></item><item><title>news - India's non-alcoholic drinks market 'set to boom' - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The Indian non-alcoholic drinks market is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1178.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:53:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1178.aspx?ItemId=1178</guid></item><item><title>news - MeadWestvaco demonstrates new drinks-packaging machinery at Drinktec fair - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>MeadWestvaco (MWV) is demonstrating its next-generation packing machinery solutions at this year's D...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1176.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:13:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1176.aspx?ItemId=1176</guid></item><item><title>news - Innocent smoothies count as two of five-a-day, watchdog rules - Juices and Nectars - 2009</title><description>Innocent smoothies include enough fruit content to be marketed as containing two of the government-r...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1175.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:48:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1175.aspx?ItemId=1175</guid></item><item><title>news - Foster's CEO in salary freeze - Beer - 2009</title><description>The chief executive officer (CEO) of Foster's Group will not receive any increase to his fixed salar...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1174.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:28:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1174.aspx?ItemId=1174</guid></item><item><title>news - Black Art Beer reveals expansion plans - Beer - 2009</title><description>The key objectives for the future of Black Art Beer include focusing on opportunities in expanding m...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1173.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:56:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1173.aspx?ItemId=1173</guid></item><item><title>news - Beer industry contributes £50bn per year to Euro economy, study shows - Beer - 2009</title><description>The beer industry contributes approximately 57 billion Euros (£50.1 billion) per year in revenues fo...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1171.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:01:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1171.aspx?ItemId=1171</guid></item><item><title>news - Alcohol companies await French internet ad ban lift  - Beer - 2009</title><description>Drinks firms are still waiting for a ban on alcohol adverts on the internet to be lifted as a law pe...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1170.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:52:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1170.aspx?ItemId=1170</guid></item><item><title>news - Sweet Leaf Tea execs join HeatGenie advisory board - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>The president, and chief financial officer (CFO) and chief operating officer (COO) of Sweet Leaf Tea...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1169.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:50:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1169.aspx?ItemId=1169</guid></item><item><title>news - Government expected to support TV product placement of soft drinks  - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>It is expected that, this week, culture secretary Ben Bradshaw will propose lifting a ban on commerc...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1168.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:26:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1168.aspx?ItemId=1168</guid></item><item><title>news - Asahi rubbishes claims of Orangina bid - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Japanese beer maker Asahi Breweries said today it is not in talks with Orangina, denying an earlier ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1167.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:51:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1167.aspx?ItemId=1167</guid></item><item><title>news - Youngsters "should be educated on responsible drinking"  - Beer - 2009</title><description>Education is the key to tackling alcohol misuse among young people, according to an alcohol awarenes...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1166.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:59:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1166.aspx?ItemId=1166</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola India completes rainwater harvesting project  - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>SOS Children's Villages of India along with Coca-Cola India have announced the completion of rainwat...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1165.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:48:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1165.aspx?ItemId=1165</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola announces multimillion-dollar university donation - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>The Coca-Cola Company has announced that it will give $6 million to Spelman College, Morehouse Colle...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1164.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:55:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1164.aspx?ItemId=1164</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola to improve community funding system - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Non-profit organisations hoping to gain funding to support their community work from the Coca-Cola C...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1161.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:03:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1161.aspx?ItemId=1161</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller granted Namibian brewing permission - Beer - 2009</title><description>The global brewing firm SABMiller has been given official permission by the Namibian government to p...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1162.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:02:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1162.aspx?ItemId=1162</guid></item><item><title>news - BMA calls for ban on alcohol advertising - General - 2009</title><description>The British Medical Association (BMA) has made calls for alcohol advertising to be banned and promot...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1163.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1163.aspx?ItemId=1163</guid></item><item><title>news - Baltika highlights 'improved' Asia-Pacific presence - Beer - 2009</title><description>The Russian beer producer Baltika Breweries has highlighted its growth in the Asia-Pacific region, a...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1159.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:06:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1159.aspx?ItemId=1159</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola pledges $200m Vietnam investment - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>The chairman and chief executive officer of the Coca-Cola Company Muhtar Kent has announced a furthe...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1160.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:05:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1160.aspx?ItemId=1160</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola launches UK healthcare resource online - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola Great Britain (CCGB) has launched a new interactive website offering healthcare profession...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1155.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:38:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1155.aspx?ItemId=1155</guid></item><item><title>news - Grolsch supports 'Beer for the Boys' - Beer - 2009</title><description>Dutch beer firm Grolsch is among the breweries that has already pledged its support to the Beer for ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1156.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:36:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1156.aspx?ItemId=1156</guid></item><item><title>news - Serengeti Breweries takeover 'will boost Tanzania beverage market' - Beer - 2009</title><description>Diageo's acquisition of a stake in Serengeti Breweries in Tanzania will improve competition in the A...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1157.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:35:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1157.aspx?ItemId=1157</guid></item><item><title>news - FMBV acquires Energize energy shot brand - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The Energize beverage brand is now owned by Full Motion Beverage, following an acquisition of the Pe...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1158.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:33:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1158.aspx?ItemId=1158</guid></item><item><title>news - Wimm-Bill-Dann announces second-quarter margin improvement - Dairy Drinks - 2009</title><description>The Russian dairy and beverage producer Wimm-Bill-Dann saw an improvement in its margins in the seco...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1154.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:19:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1154.aspx?ItemId=1154</guid></item><item><title>news - Icelandic Glacial set for wider US airport availability - Bottled Water - 2009</title><description>Icelandic Water Holdings and the US airport operator OTG Management have announced a new agreement t...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1153.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1153.aspx?ItemId=1153</guid></item><item><title>news - San Miguel Corporation reports improved half-year operating income - Beer - 2009</title><description>The San Miguel Corporation has reported that its operating income for the first half of the year was...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1152.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:08:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1152.aspx?ItemId=1152</guid></item><item><title>news - Ontario set for new lime beer launch - Beer - 2009</title><description>Moosehead Breweries is launching a new beer brand into the Ontario beverage market, as the trend for...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1150.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:04:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1150.aspx?ItemId=1150</guid></item><item><title>news - Parents 'should lead by example' over alcohol consumption - General - 2009</title><description>Young people may be less inclined to drink heavily if their parents lead by example and reduce their...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1151.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:03:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1151.aspx?ItemId=1151</guid></item><item><title>news - British beer 'not getting stronger' - Beer - 2009</title><description>British beer products are not becoming more strongly alcoholic, according to new research, despite r...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1149.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:02:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1149.aspx?ItemId=1149</guid></item><item><title>news - Nimbooz soft drink set for east India markets - Juices and Nectars - 2009</title><description>The real lemon juice soft drink Nimbooz by 7Up is set to be introduced to the eastern India market, ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1148.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:01:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1148.aspx?ItemId=1148</guid></item><item><title>news - Evian set to develop Live Young campaign at US Open - Bottled Water - 2009</title><description>Evian has announced it is to bring its Live Young advertising campaign to life during the US Open te...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1147.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:33:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1147.aspx?ItemId=1147</guid></item><item><title>news - Bavaria SA inaugurates eco-friendly Colombian plant - Beer - 2009</title><description>The brewing firm Bavaria SA has officially unveiled a new plant in Barranquilla, designed to signifi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1146.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:03:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1146.aspx?ItemId=1146</guid></item><item><title>news - Scottish residents set for new alcohol licensing powers - General - 2009</title><description>Scottish residents will soon gain the power to request a review of licensed premises in the country,...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1145.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:03:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1145.aspx?ItemId=1145</guid></item><item><title>news - New communication initiative for India's Thums Up - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Thums Up, the popular Indian soft drink brand, is set to unveil a new communication initiative in a ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1144.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:07:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1144.aspx?ItemId=1144</guid></item><item><title>news - Britons vow to cut alcohol after summer holiday drinking - General - 2009</title><description>With the summer holiday season coming to an end, increasing numbers of Britons are looking to lower ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1143.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:44:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1143.aspx?ItemId=1143</guid></item><item><title>news - FSB: Pub company ties often hurting tenants - Beer - 2009</title><description>Many landlords tied to pub company contracts are being hit by higher prices, a business group sugges...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1142.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:06:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1142.aspx?ItemId=1142</guid></item><item><title>news - Guinness set for anniversary marketing campaign - Beer - 2009</title><description>The Guinness brand is to celebrate a major anniversary next month with the launch of marketing event...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1140.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:03:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1140.aspx?ItemId=1140</guid></item><item><title>news - AB InBev to sell Tennent's lager brand - Beer - 2009</title><description>The brewing firm Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) has announced it is to sell the Tennent's brand of ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1141.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:01:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1141.aspx?ItemId=1141</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken posts positive half-year results - General - 2009</title><description>Dutch beer producer Heineken NV has announced a 20 per cent rise in its half-year net profit for 200...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1139.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:37:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1139.aspx?ItemId=1139</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola celebrates Indian cricket promotion - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola India and Nirula's restaurant chain have marked the completion of a recent promotional par...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1137.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:03:27 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1137.aspx?ItemId=1137</guid></item><item><title>news - Local production of Grolsch to start in Russia - Beer - 2009</title><description>More Russian consumers are expected to gain access to Grolsch beer following the announcement that t...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1138.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:02:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1138.aspx?ItemId=1138</guid></item><item><title>news - Dr Pepper announces new sports sponsorship deal - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>A major soft drink brand is set to sponsor a coveted college football trophy in the US, under a new ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1136.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:56:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1136.aspx?ItemId=1136</guid></item><item><title>news - Foster's brands 'in good shape' - Beer - 2009</title><description>The Australian brewing company Foster's has announced its 2009 financial results, claiming that net ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1135.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:07:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1135.aspx?ItemId=1135</guid></item><item><title>news - Consumers warned of soft drink sugar dangers - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Added sugars found in soft drinks can lead to health conditions such as obesity and high blood press...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1134.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:52:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1134.aspx?ItemId=1134</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola India backs rainwater harvesting project - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>A major soft drinks firm in India has announced the completion of a new water harvesting system whic...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1133.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:52:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1133.aspx?ItemId=1133</guid></item><item><title>news - 'Safer British pint glass' aiming to reduce violence - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>A team of designers have been commissioned to come up with a new design for pint glasses in Britain,...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1132.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:57:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1132.aspx?ItemId=1132</guid></item><item><title>news - Relaxation beverage set for more US stores - General - 2009</title><description>A new distribution deal is expected to see a US relaxation drink reach more beverage consumers in th...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1131.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:58:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1131.aspx?ItemId=1131</guid></item><item><title>news - Russian beer set for new packaging design - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>A major Russian beer producer is changing the packaging of one of its products in a bid to pursue ne...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1130.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:57:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1130.aspx?ItemId=1130</guid></item><item><title>news - Canadian brewing firm launches new beer for Labour Day - Beer - 2009</title><description>Canadian beer drinkers are set to be offered a new lime-flavoured product, designed to complement th...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1128.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:05:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1128.aspx?ItemId=1128</guid></item><item><title>news - Independent craft brewers 'performing well' - Beer - 2009</title><description>Many small and independent craft brewing firms in the US are still growing despite the economic clim...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1129.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:04:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1129.aspx?ItemId=1129</guid></item><item><title>news - Grolsch to offer 'cultural' bottle design in Netherlands - Beer - 2009</title><description>A brand of Dutch beer is to launch a new limited-edition bottle design to mark the beginning of a ma...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1127.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:04:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1127.aspx?ItemId=1127</guid></item><item><title>news - Public 'opposed' to mandatory pub code - Beer - 2009</title><description>A proposed mandatory code concerning beer sellers in the UK has come under fire from a major industr...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1126.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:11:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1126.aspx?ItemId=1126</guid></item><item><title>news - Alcohol 'could be cause of sleep problems' - Beer - 2009</title><description>Consumers of beer and other alcoholic beverages may be struggling to get a good night's sleep becaus...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1125.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:03:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1125.aspx?ItemId=1125</guid></item><item><title>news - Bottled water brand aiming to raise environmental awareness - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>A bottled water brand in the US is aiming to improve the nation's green commitments, through a new r...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1124.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:47:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1124.aspx?ItemId=1124</guid></item><item><title>news - Sun Tzo energy drink to be introduced to Russian market - Energy Drinks - 2009</title><description>Energy drink consumers in eastern European countries may soon benefit from more choice after a new d...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1123.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:57:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1123.aspx?ItemId=1123</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller to analyse impact of water usage - Beer - 2009</title><description>A major beer producer is set to investigate the impact of its water footprint in regions such as Sou...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1122.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:01:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1122.aspx?ItemId=1122</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser-Busch trials low calorie beer product - Beer - 2009</title><description>A major brewing firm is currently trialling a new low-calorie beer product across test markets in th...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1120.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:51:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1120.aspx?ItemId=1120</guid></item><item><title>news - Soft drinks 'can still play a part' in a balanced diet - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>People should not be put off consuming soft drinks, as long as they form part of a balanced diet, an...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1119.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:29:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1119.aspx?ItemId=1119</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo to acquire Brazilian coconut water firm - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>PepsiCo has announced a new agreement to acquire Brazil's largest coconut water company in a bid to ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1118.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:05:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1118.aspx?ItemId=1118</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken launches promotional soccer campaign - General - 2009</title><description>A major Netherlands beer brand is set to launch a new promotional campaign in support of its partner...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1117.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:13:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1117.aspx?ItemId=1117</guid></item><item><title>news - Russian brewer celebrates award success - Beer - 2009</title><description>One of Russia's largest brewing firms has received a major award for the quality of its beer.  Produ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1116.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:42:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1116.aspx?ItemId=1116</guid></item><item><title>news - Premium bottle beer sales 'still growing' - Beer - 2009</title><description>Premium bottled ales are still very popular among beer drinkers, an expert suggests.  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Dairy Crest takes bags to doorsteps - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Dairy Crest is extending its JUGIT milk bag and reusable jug system to doorstep deliveries as part o...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1112.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:42:27 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1112.aspx?ItemId=1112</guid></item><item><title>news - CCA sees record first half net profit after tax - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) has seen a record first half net profit after tax of $189.8 million (£114.9 m...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1111.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:17:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1111.aspx?ItemId=1111</guid></item><item><title>news - Dutch beer recruits celebrities for new ad campaign - Beer - 2009</title><description>A beer brand in the Netherlands is set to feature two popular musical acts during a new advertising ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1109.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:43:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1109.aspx?ItemId=1109</guid></item><item><title>news - Nichols reports strong first half figures - General - 2009</title><description>A UK soft drinks firm has announced strong first half results for the six months leading up to June ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1107.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:05:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1107.aspx?ItemId=1107</guid></item><item><title>news - Russian brewer starts Norwegian distribution - Beer - 2009</title><description>A major Russian brewing firm is to offer one of its popular beer brands to consumers in Norway as it...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1108.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:03:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1108.aspx?ItemId=1108</guid></item><item><title>news - Pepsi events aiming to 'celebrate American culture' - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>A number of US consumers still feel optimistic about the future, according to research by Pepsi, wit...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1106.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:25:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1106.aspx?ItemId=1106</guid></item><item><title>news - Asia Pacific Breweries reports third quarter profit rise - Beer - 2009</title><description>A major Asian brewing firm has announced an attributable net profit increase of 39 pent after except...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1104.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:57:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1104.aspx?ItemId=1104</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller appoints new chairman in China joint venture - Beer - 2009</title><description>SABMiller's joint venture in China, China Resources Snow Breweries (CR Snow), has appointed a new ch...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1105.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:56:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1105.aspx?ItemId=1105</guid></item><item><title>news - Mountain Dew launches limited edition diet version - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>A North American soft drink is set to offer consumers of its diet variety a limited edition new flav...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1103.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:03:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1103.aspx?ItemId=1103</guid></item><item><title>news - 'Best beer in Britain' announced - Beer - 2009</title><description>A national contest has seen a North Yorkshire beverage named as Britain's best beer by the Campaign ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1102.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:06:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1102.aspx?ItemId=1102</guid></item><item><title>news - South American beer firm obtains eco award - Beer - 2009</title><description>A Colombian beer producer has been given an award for its ongoing commitments to environmental respo...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1101.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:49:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1101.aspx?ItemId=1101</guid></item><item><title>news - Energy drink set for US restaurant distribution - Energy Drinks - 2009</title><description>More than 3,000 US restaurants are set to stock a popular energy drink, following a distribution agr...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1100.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:41:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1100.aspx?ItemId=1100</guid></item><item><title>news - Baltika signs up for Chinese beer festival - Beer - 2009</title><description>A major Russian brewing firm is currently showing off its wares at a leading Chinese beer festival. ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1099.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:05:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1099.aspx?ItemId=1099</guid></item><item><title>news - Dairy drinks 'could reduce risk of strokes' - Dairy Drinks - 2009</title><description>Children who consume lots of calcium through things like dairy beverages could lower the risk of dyi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1098.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:40:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1098.aspx?ItemId=1098</guid></item><item><title>news - German beer sales 'hit by poor weather' - Beer - 2009</title><description>Sales of beer in Germany have been hit by poor weather conditions and a ban on smoking in restaurant...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1096.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:55:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1096.aspx?ItemId=1096</guid></item><item><title>news - Philippines set for further soft drinks investment? - General - 2009</title><description>People living in the Philippines region may be set to benefit from further soft drinks investment in...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1097.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:54:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1097.aspx?ItemId=1097</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo unveils plans for bottler mergers - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>The soft drinks producer PepsiCo has confirmed it has entered into definitive merger agreements with...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1095.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:15:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1095.aspx?ItemId=1095</guid></item><item><title>news - Real ale 'proving popular' among UK women - Beer - 2009</title><description>Growing numbers of UK women are turning to real ale beers, new research suggests, following a number...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1094.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:54:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1094.aspx?ItemId=1094</guid></item><item><title>news - Indian soft drink launches new laptop promotion - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Soft drink consumers in India are being invited to take part in a new promotion, giving them the cha...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1093.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:58:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1093.aspx?ItemId=1093</guid></item><item><title>news - MillerCoors achieves double-digit quarterly profit growth - General - 2009</title><description>MillerCoors, the brewing collaboration between SABMiller and Molson Coors, has reported a double dig...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1092.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:05:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1092.aspx?ItemId=1092</guid></item><item><title>news - New Brahma can packaging unveiled for Russian market - Beer - 2009</title><description>The Brazilian beer brand Brahma has undergone a packaging makeover to suit the demands of the Russia...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1091.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:12:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1091.aspx?ItemId=1091</guid></item><item><title>news - Indian bottled water brand launches 'trust' campaign - Bottled Water - 2009</title><description>A brand of bottled water in India has announced the launch of a new promotional campaign which urges...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1090.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:37:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1090.aspx?ItemId=1090</guid></item><item><title>news - Higher alcohol prices 'could lower misuse' - Beer - 2009</title><description>Limiting the availability of alcohol and raising prices on drinks like beer could help cut the numbe...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1089.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:00:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1089.aspx?ItemId=1089</guid></item><item><title>news - Bottled water brand could reach more South American travellers - Bottled Water - 2009</title><description>A new airline distribution deal may allow a brand of Icelandic bottled water to reach more people tr...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1088.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:47:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1088.aspx?ItemId=1088</guid></item><item><title>news - UK beer sector 'may be stabilising' - Beer - 2009</title><description>The drop in UK beer sales could be slowing, according to one trade association, as new figures revea...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1087.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:45:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1087.aspx?ItemId=1087</guid></item><item><title>news - Latin American bottler announces second quarter results - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>The Mexican soft drinks bottling firm Fomento Economico Mexicano, SAB de CV (FEMSA) has announced a ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1085.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:56:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1085.aspx?ItemId=1085</guid></item><item><title>news - Pyramid Breweries launches new fall ale - Beer - 2009</title><description>The award-winning Pyramid Breweries is ready to launch its latest ale product, with the aim of compl...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1086.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:54:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1086.aspx?ItemId=1086</guid></item><item><title>news - Cott 'pleased' with second quarter results - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>A Canadian and US soft drinks producer has revealed it is happy with its second quarter results, due...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1084.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:54:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1084.aspx?ItemId=1084</guid></item><item><title>news - Bottled water brand set for New York expansion - General - 2009</title><description>A producer of low-calorie enhanced bottled water has agreed a new distribution deal in a bid to impr...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1083.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:52:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1083.aspx?ItemId=1083</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola Company board promotes four executives - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>A global soft drinks firm has announced the promotion of four executives to join its board of direct...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1081.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:04:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1081.aspx?ItemId=1081</guid></item><item><title>news - AB InBev completes Oriental Brewery sale - General - 2009</title><description>A major beer producer has announced that it has completed the sale of Oriental Brewery (OB), as outl...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1082.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:04:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1082.aspx?ItemId=1082</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller unveils brewing research plans - Beer - 2009</title><description>A global brewing firm has announced plans for a £2 million brewing research facility to assess how f...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1079.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:56:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1079.aspx?ItemId=1079</guid></item><item><title>news - Bottled water brand set for sporting partnership - Bottled Water - 2009</title><description>Evian is set to become the official bottled water of a major US sports event following a partnership...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1080.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1080.aspx?ItemId=1080</guid></item><item><title>news - Low supermarket pricing 'hitting UK pubs' - General - 2009</title><description>Pubs play a vital role in their communities but may be struggling due to factors like low supermarke...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1077.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:56:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1077.aspx?ItemId=1077</guid></item><item><title>news - Russian brewing firm continues regional investment - Beer - 2009</title><description>A major Russian beer producer has reviewed its ongoing investments into production development in th...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1078.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:55:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1078.aspx?ItemId=1078</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo reports 'solid' second quarter results - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Global soft drinks firm PepsiCo has announced solid operating profit and revenue results for the sec...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1076.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:21:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1076.aspx?ItemId=1076</guid></item><item><title>news - Thai brewer enters new distribution partnership - Beer - 2009</title><description>A Thai beer producer has announced the formation of a new distribution agreement that will see its b...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1075.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:04:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1075.aspx?ItemId=1075</guid></item><item><title>news - Molson Coors enters partnership to improve fresh water supplies - General - 2009</title><description>Molson Coors Brewing Company is to commit to global water issues by entering into a partnership with...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1074.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:22:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1074.aspx?ItemId=1074</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola 'performing well' in key Brazil and Argentina markets - General - 2009</title><description>A major soft drinks producer has reported strong second quarter results, with global gains in volume...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1073.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:58:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1073.aspx?ItemId=1073</guid></item><item><title>news - Czech brewery installs new fermentation tanks - Beer - 2009</title><description>A Czech beer company has installed new fermentation tanks at one its breweries to improve the taste ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1072.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:07:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1072.aspx?ItemId=1072</guid></item><item><title>news - Economic downturn 'hitting drinking venues hard' - Beer - 2009</title><description>A number of pubs, clubs, bars and other beer selling venues are struggling due to the continued thre...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1071.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:00:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1071.aspx?ItemId=1071</guid></item><item><title>news - Philippines brewing firm announces sales rise - Beer - 2009</title><description>A brewing firm in the Philippines and Asia-Pacific region has announced an increase in its net sales...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1070.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:13:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1070.aspx?ItemId=1070</guid></item><item><title>news - EU urged to support British beer sellers - Beer - 2009</title><description>The EU is being urged to help British pubs survive the recession by making changes to the rules surr...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1069.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:49:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1069.aspx?ItemId=1069</guid></item><item><title>news - UK firms launch £100m responsible drinking campaign - Beer - 2009</title><description>The British drinks industry is throwing its support behind a new social marketing campaign which is ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1068.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:39:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1068.aspx?ItemId=1068</guid></item><item><title>news - UK alcohol policies 'should focus on older people' - General - 2009</title><description>Alcohol misuse among UK pensioners is becoming an increasing problem, research reveals, which may re...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1067.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:59:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1067.aspx?ItemId=1067</guid></item><item><title>news - Russian beer firm launches new Czech-influenced brand - Beer - 2009</title><description>A new beer brand is set to be introduced into the Russia beverage market, a brewing firm in the coun...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1066.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:05:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1066.aspx?ItemId=1066</guid></item><item><title>news - Beverage firm announces Angola expansion - Beer - 2009</title><description>The Angola drinks market could be set to benefit from new investment, after a major beverage produce...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1064.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:09:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1064.aspx?ItemId=1064</guid></item><item><title>news - Asia Pacific beer firm appoints new general manager - Beer - 2009</title><description>A new general manager is expected to build on the success of a major beer firm in the Asia Pacific m...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1065.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:08:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1065.aspx?ItemId=1065</guid></item><item><title>news - China-focused bottled water firm announces new CEO - Bottled Water - 2009</title><description>A global distributor of Canadian bottled spring water has unveiled its new chief executive officer. ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1063.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:09:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1063.aspx?ItemId=1063</guid></item><item><title>news - Soft drinks firm plans for 'weather impact' on consumer demand - General - 2009</title><description>A subsidiary of a global soft drinks producer is set to investigate how the weather can have an effe...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1062.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:03:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1062.aspx?ItemId=1062</guid></item><item><title>news - Dutch brewing firm launches interactive campaign - Beer - 2009</title><description>A brewing company in the Netherlands is launching an interactive marketing campaign that aims to app...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1061.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:20:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1061.aspx?ItemId=1061</guid></item><item><title>news - Molson Coors signs up for UK packaging initiative - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>The global beer producer Molson Coors has announced plans to join a UK packaging initiative to impro...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1059.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:04:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1059.aspx?ItemId=1059</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola India launches 'green' delivery fleet - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>A number of Coca-Cola delivery trucks in Delhi are set to become more eco-friendly following the lau...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1060.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:03:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1060.aspx?ItemId=1060</guid></item><item><title>news - Bottled water brand launches global campaign - Bottled Water - 2009</title><description>A brand of bottled water is set to launch a global advertising campaign to promote its natural attri...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1058.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:46:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1058.aspx?ItemId=1058</guid></item><item><title>news - Fruit soft drinks predicted to enjoy Chinese market success - Juices and Nectars - 2009</title><description>The future of the Chinese soft drinks market may see beverages such as fruit vinegars enjoy higher p...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1057.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:03:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1057.aspx?ItemId=1057</guid></item><item><title>news - Sports drink launches 'commemorative' series - Sports Drinks - 2009</title><description>Consumers of a sports drink brand in the US may soon be able to enjoy commemorative packaging design...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1056.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:01:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1056.aspx?ItemId=1056</guid></item><item><title>news - Many young Britons 'drink for something to do' - Beer - 2009</title><description>Many young people in the UK regularly consume alcoholic drinks simply for something to do, a new rep...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1055.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:48:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1055.aspx?ItemId=1055</guid></item><item><title>news - Juice ingredients firm hails success of Brazil summit - General - 2009</title><description>A Brazilian summit highlighting the importance of health ingredients within beverage and food market...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1054.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:36:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1054.aspx?ItemId=1054</guid></item><item><title>news - Colombian firm 'offering low carbon bottle solutions' - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>A beer producer in South America is reducing its environmental impact following the use of new bottl...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1053.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:28:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1053.aspx?ItemId=1053</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo to invest $1 billion into Russian market - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>A major global soft drinks firm and one of its bottling partners are set to pledge a $1 billion inve...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1052.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:02:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1052.aspx?ItemId=1052</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser Busch US expands import portfolio - Beer - 2009</title><description>The global brewing firm Anheuser Busch has entered into an agreement to distribute and market two im...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1051.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:54:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1051.aspx?ItemId=1051</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlsberg introduces new beer to Chinese market - Beer - 2009</title><description>The global brewing firm Carlsberg is to launch a new beer product into the Chinese beverage market. ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1048.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:35:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1048.aspx?ItemId=1048</guid></item><item><title>news - Russian brewing firm launches overseas expansion - Beer - 2009</title><description>A leading brewing firm in Russia has begun the licensed production of one of its beer brands in Aust...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1049.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:54:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1049.aspx?ItemId=1049</guid></item><item><title>news - French ceremony awards soft drinks vending machine design - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>The soft drinks manufacturer Coca-Cola has received an award at a French advertising festival for it...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1047.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:31:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1047.aspx?ItemId=1047</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller to enter empowerment transaction in South Africa - Beer - 2009</title><description>A beer producer has revealed new proposals to enter into a black economic empowerment transaction in...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1046.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:24:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1046.aspx?ItemId=1046</guid></item><item><title>news - Globally produced soft drinks sweetener 'proving popular' - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>A sucralose product is proving popular among US soft drinks consumers, its manufacturer claims.  Acc...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1045.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:54:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1045.aspx?ItemId=1045</guid></item><item><title>news - Health impact of alcoholic drinks in Russia revealed - General - 2009</title><description>The number of people dying from alcohol-related causes in Russia greatly increased following the col...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1044.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:49:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1044.aspx?ItemId=1044</guid></item><item><title>news - Beverage packaging firm signs acquisition deal - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>A producer of aluminium cans for the beverage market has signed a deal with Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1043.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:41:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1043.aspx?ItemId=1043</guid></item><item><title>news - Alcoholic drinks 'should be fitted around a balanced diet' - General - 2009</title><description>Beer consumers should try to drink alcohol as part of a balanced diet to avoid health conditions and...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1042.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:06:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1042.aspx?ItemId=1042</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola plots further Asian expansion - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>The Coca-Cola Company has opened two new bottling facilities as it continues to expand into the Asia...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1041.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:21:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1041.aspx?ItemId=1041</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller India aiming to reduce carbon emissions - Beer - 2009</title><description>The global beer producer SABMiller has announced it is to cut its fossil fuel emissions by 50 per ce...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1040.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:03:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1040.aspx?ItemId=1040</guid></item><item><title>news - Diageo announces Asia region leadership change - Beer - 2009</title><description>A major producer of alcoholic drinks has announced it is to change its leadership in the Asia-Pacifi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1039.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:56:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1039.aspx?ItemId=1039</guid></item><item><title>news - Russian brewing firm doubles malt plant capacity - Beer - 2009</title><description>Baltika Breweries, which produces beer brands such as Carlsberg and Tuborg in Russia, has unveiled p...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1038.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:45:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1038.aspx?ItemId=1038</guid></item><item><title>news - Soft drinks sweetener plant opens in Asia - General - 2009</title><description>A global producer of sweeteners used in soft drink beverages has opened a new extraction facility in...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1036.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:25:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1036.aspx?ItemId=1036</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola takes part in UK recycling initiative - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>The soft drinks producer Coca-Cola has given its backing to a national recycling strategy in the UK ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1037.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:24:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1037.aspx?ItemId=1037</guid></item><item><title>news - New can technology launched by Russian aluminum firm - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Alcoa Russia, a global producer of soft drinks and beer cans, has announced the launch of a new coat...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1035.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:57:27 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1035.aspx?ItemId=1035</guid></item><item><title>news - Iced tea brand launches sustainability drive - Iced and RTD Tea - 2009</title><description>An iced tea brand in the US is hoping to improve its green credentials by launching a new social res...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1034.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:58:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1034.aspx?ItemId=1034</guid></item><item><title>news - UAE beverage research report highlights attractiveness - General - 2009</title><description> Beverage research  into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) market suggests that the country remains an ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1033.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:37:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1033.aspx?ItemId=1033</guid></item><item><title>news - Taxing virgin PET 'would encourage more use of recycled beverage packaging' - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Placing a tax on the use of virgin PET would encourage more companies to use recycled plastic for be...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1032.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:10:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1032.aspx?ItemId=1032</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo opens first overseas green beverage plant - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>PepsiCo has opened its first overseas green plant in China, as part of plans to invest $1 billion (£...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1031.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:12:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1031.aspx?ItemId=1031</guid></item><item><title>news - Chinese packaging research predicts growth - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Demand for beverage packaging is expected to grow over the next three years, according to new resear...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1030.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:02:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1030.aspx?ItemId=1030</guid></item><item><title>news - Bottled water brand set for US market - Bottled Water - 2009</title><description>US beverage consumers will soon be able to purchase a new brand of bottled water that is set to ente...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1029.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:52:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1029.aspx?ItemId=1029</guid></item><item><title>news - Canadian beer brand launches sports-based campaign - Beer - 2009</title><description>A number of Winter Olympics athletes could be set to benefit from new funding supplied by Molson Can...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1028.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:02:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1028.aspx?ItemId=1028</guid></item><item><title>news - Canadian beer brand introduces new bottle packaging - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>A popular Canadian real ale beverage is to be produced in bottle packaging to improve its distributi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1027.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:36:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1027.aspx?ItemId=1027</guid></item><item><title>news - Rural pub industry 'facing tough times' - Beer - 2009</title><description>Increasing numbers of rural UK pubs are struggling to keep their heads above water during the recess...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1026.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:07:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1026.aspx?ItemId=1026</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola set for world cup sponsorship tour - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Soccer fans across the globe could benefit from a new tour sponsored by Coca-Cola which will see the...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1025.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:40:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1025.aspx?ItemId=1025</guid></item><item><title>news - Diageo enters new supply agreement - General - 2009</title><description>A global beverage firm has entered into a new supply agreement that will see its drinks products man...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1024.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:53:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1024.aspx?ItemId=1024</guid></item><item><title>news - Beer distribution firm set to promote US soft drink - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Snow Beverages has teamed up with a New York-based beer distribution firm to launch its soft drinks ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1023.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:56:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1023.aspx?ItemId=1023</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken NV unveils new UK managing director - Beer - 2009</title><description>The Heineken brewing firm has announced the appointment of a new managing director to lead its UK bu...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1022.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:05:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1022.aspx?ItemId=1022</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo announces new financial appointment - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>The international soft drinks firm PepsiCo has unveiled a new vice-president for its North America-b...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1021.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:49:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1021.aspx?ItemId=1021</guid></item><item><title>news - Belgian beer continues film industry sponsorship - Beer - 2009</title><description>Belgian beer Stella Artois is set to sponsor a number of US film events, as part of its ongoing comm...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1020.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:56:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1020.aspx?ItemId=1020</guid></item><item><title>news - Soft drinks firm to 'honour Hispanic culture' - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>A new collection of soft drinks aiming to give consumers a taste of Hispanic life and culture is rea...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1019.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:54:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1019.aspx?ItemId=1019</guid></item><item><title>news - Bottled water brand launches conservation tour - Bottled Water - 2009</title><description>Local communities across the US are expected to benefit from funding granted by a brand of bottled n...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1018.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:58:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1018.aspx?ItemId=1018</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlsberg company finalises Norway deal - Beer - 2009</title><description>A Norwegian subsidiary of the Carlsberg Group has completed a deal to sell one of its brewing operat...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1017.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:44:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1017.aspx?ItemId=1017</guid></item><item><title>news - Sweetened caloric beverages 'causing health issues' - General - 2009</title><description>Increased consumption of sugary, high-calorie beverages such as soft drinks could be negatively impa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1016.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:05:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1016.aspx?ItemId=1016</guid></item><item><title>news - Michelob wins national brewing accolades - Beer - 2009</title><description>A US brewing firm has been handed four awards for its commitments to producing quality beer products...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1015.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:54:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1015.aspx?ItemId=1015</guid></item><item><title>news - Elite Naturel unveils 'single serve' packaging - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Elite Naturel, a US pure juice producer, is set to market its products in single serve packaging tha...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1014.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:55:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1014.aspx?ItemId=1014</guid></item><item><title>news - Energy drink to sponsor US sports stars - Energy Drinks - 2009</title><description>A new energy drink produced by the Dr Pepper Snapple Group has recruited a number of top US athletes...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1013.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:19:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1013.aspx?ItemId=1013</guid></item><item><title>news - New promotional campaign for Australian beer - Beer - 2009</title><description>The Australian lager Foster's is hoping to improve its UK sales through the launch of a new advertis...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1011.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:46:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1011.aspx?ItemId=1011</guid></item><item><title>news - 'Key ingredient' developed for sports drink market - Sports Drinks - 2009</title><description>Sports drink consumers may benefit from a new ingredient which has been designed to improve the qual...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1012.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:45:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1012.aspx?ItemId=1012</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola creates new company structure - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola North America has announced the creation of a new structure which will integrate three key...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1010.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:12:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1010.aspx?ItemId=1010</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser-Busch encouraging environmental practices - General - 2009</title><description>Anheuser-Busch employees in the US are being encouraged to adopt a number of eco-friendly practices ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1008.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:13:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1008.aspx?ItemId=1008</guid></item><item><title>news - New Zealand pub owners launch anti-tax petition - Beer - 2009</title><description>Brewers of craft beer products in New Zealand should receive tax breaks, according to the organisers...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1009.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:12:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1009.aspx?ItemId=1009</guid></item><item><title>news - Ocean Spray to launch online auction for cranberry concentrates - Juices and Nectars - 2009</title><description>Ocean Spray is set to launch a new "go-to-market" process for the sale of its cranberry concentrates...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1007.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:32:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1007.aspx?ItemId=1007</guid></item><item><title>news - Camra celebrates Belgian beer industry - Beer - 2009</title><description>The UK's Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) is to celebrate the traditions of the Belgian brewing industr...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1006.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:13:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1006.aspx?ItemId=1006</guid></item><item><title>news - Beer quality 'vital' despite economic climate - Beer - 2009</title><description>Consumers are still looking to buy quality beers such as real ales despite the current financial cli...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1005.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:12:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1005.aspx?ItemId=1005</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo enters partnership with New York college - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>The PepsiCo Foundation has donated a five-year, $1 million (£614,800) grant to a New York college to...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1004.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:18:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1004.aspx?ItemId=1004</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola Japan launches green tea flavoured drink - Iced and RTD Tea - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola drinkers in Japan will soon be able to enjoy a version of the popular soft drink flavoured...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1002.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:06:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1002.aspx?ItemId=1002</guid></item><item><title>news - Low-fat dairy drinks 'could lead to fast muscle recovery' - Dairy Drinks - 2009</title><description>People who consume low-fat chocolate milk products following exercise could see their muscles recove...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1003.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:04:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1003.aspx?ItemId=1003</guid></item><item><title>news - AG Barr announces sales increase - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>AG Barr, the producer of soft drinks such as Irn-Bru and Rubicon, has announced a year-on-year reven...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1001.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:16:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1001.aspx?ItemId=1001</guid></item><item><title>news - Nestle bottling facility wins US green accolade - Bottled Water - 2009</title><description>The firm's Breinigsville facility in Pennsylvania was granted Leadership in Energy and Environmental...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1000.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:26:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/1000.aspx?ItemId=1000</guid></item><item><title>news - US airline announces soft drink partnership - General - 2009</title><description>A calorie-free soft drink will be made available to all AirTran US customers after the company enter...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/999.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:54:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/999.aspx?ItemId=999</guid></item><item><title>news - Dairy drinks 'may lead to reduced blood pressure' - Dairy Drinks - 2009</title><description>People who consume a lot of healthy dairy drinks products may see lower blood pressure as they get o...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/998.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:05:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/998.aspx?ItemId=998</guid></item><item><title>news - Cider firm seeking summer sales rise - Cider - 2009</title><description>An Irish beverage company which produces apple and pear ciders is expected to introduce price cuts o...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/997.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:03:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/997.aspx?ItemId=997</guid></item><item><title>news - Bottled water brand increases distribution network - Bottled Water - 2009</title><description>The Skinny Nutritional Corporation, which produces the popular bottled water range Skinny Water, has...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/996.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:27:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/996.aspx?ItemId=996</guid></item><item><title>news - Texan brewery celebrates 15th year - Beer - 2009</title><description>Texan craft beer producer the Saint Arnold Brewing Company will mark its 15th birthday later this we...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/994.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:11:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/994.aspx?ItemId=994</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo unveils new investor relations vice-president - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>The US soft drink production firm PepsiCo has appointed a new senior vice-president who will help in...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/995.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:10:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/995.aspx?ItemId=995</guid></item><item><title>news - Canadian soda firm outlines North American expansion plans - Energy Drinks - 2009</title><description>A popular Canadian soda company is set to expand its interests in the North American market by boost...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/993.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:02:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/993.aspx?ItemId=993</guid></item><item><title>news - Michelob launches new honey wheat beer - Beer - 2009</title><description>Anheuser-Busch is to launch a new wheat beer into the US beverage market.  Michelob Golden Honey Whe...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/991.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:04:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/991.aspx?ItemId=991</guid></item><item><title>news - MillerCoors US workers agree new contracts - Beer - 2009</title><description>MillerCoors employees affiliated with the US Teamsters union look set to benefit from new three-year...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/992.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:03:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/992.aspx?ItemId=992</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola launches US fitness drive - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>The Coca-Cola Foundation has pledged to donate around $100,000 (£60,966) to six non-profit schemes i...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/990.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:57:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/990.aspx?ItemId=990</guid></item><item><title>news - Relaxation soft drink unveils expansion plans - General - 2009</title><description>Innovative Beverage Group has entered into an agreement with Mussetter Distributing to market its re...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/988.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:03:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/988.aspx?ItemId=988</guid></item><item><title>news - Molson Coors form Cobra partnership - Beer - 2009</title><description>Molson Coors UK and Cobra beer have entered into a partnership that will now aim to boost the produc...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/989.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:02:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/989.aspx?ItemId=989</guid></item><item><title>news - UK 'reaching the top' of beer tax league - Beer - 2009</title><description>Beer drinkers in the UK may be paying as much as nine times more duty on their drinks than German co...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/986.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:44:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/986.aspx?ItemId=986</guid></item><item><title>news - Pubs 'remain part of English heritage' - Beer - 2009</title><description>English pubs are set to diversify their operations during the recession by acting as one-stop shops ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/987.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:43:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/987.aspx?ItemId=987</guid></item><item><title>news - Children's bottled water line launched - Bottled Water - 2009</title><description>Waterlicious, a flavoured bottled water product aimed at the children's market, has been successfull...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/984.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 08:12:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/984.aspx?ItemId=984</guid></item><item><title>news - Pit Bull energy drink 'safe and effective' - Energy Drinks - 2009</title><description>Pit Bull energy drink products offer a sustained source of vitamins, herbal extracts and antioxidant...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/985.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 08:11:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/985.aspx?ItemId=985</guid></item><item><title>news - Canadian firm launches children's soft drink - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>A new children's soft drink, based on the children's trading card game Chaotic, is set to be launche...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/982.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 08:06:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/982.aspx?ItemId=982</guid></item><item><title>news - AG Barr chairman steps down - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Robin Barr has left the position of AG Barr chairman after three decades in the role.  Mr Barr, 71, ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/983.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 08:05:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/983.aspx?ItemId=983</guid></item><item><title>news - Dairy groups oppose tax on flavoured milk drinks - Dairy Drinks - 2009</title><description>A proposed federal excise tax on flavoured milk drinks that contain sugar-based sweeteners has been ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/980.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 08:02:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/980.aspx?ItemId=980</guid></item><item><title>news - Odwalla launches 'health-conscious' soft drinks - Juices and Nectars - 2009</title><description>A new range of health-conscious soft drinks are set to be introduced into the US beverage market by ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/981.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 08:01:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/981.aspx?ItemId=981</guid></item><item><title>news - Magners launches pear cider promotion - Cider - 2009</title><description>A wide-scale marketing campaign is set to promote Magners Pear cider in the UK across a variety of w...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/979.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 11:02:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/979.aspx?ItemId=979</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola launches Winter Olympics torch campaign - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola is aiming to promote the themes of healthy living and sustainability across Canada next ye...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/978.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 08:02:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/978.aspx?ItemId=978</guid></item><item><title>news - Community pubs 'must be protected' - Beer - 2009</title><description>Urgent action must be taken to stop high numbers of pubs from closing each week, a new report sugges...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/977.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 07:37:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/977.aspx?ItemId=977</guid></item><item><title>news - Britvic UK reports half-year profit rise - Juices and Nectars - 2009</title><description>Britvic UK, the producer of soft drink brands such as Robinson's, has announced a rise in its half-y...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/976.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 07:56:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/976.aspx?ItemId=976</guid></item><item><title>news - Bottled water promotion targets music fans - Bottled Water - 2009</title><description>A leading US bottled water brand has unveiled a new advertising campaign that will reach out to musi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/975.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 09:58:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/975.aspx?ItemId=975</guid></item><item><title>news - Skilled staff 'essential' to pub sector recovery - General - 2009</title><description>Attracting highly trained staff is essential if the UK pub and club sector is to recover from the im...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/974.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 07:41:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/974.aspx?ItemId=974</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewing firm opts for new keg system - Beer - 2009</title><description>New Belgium Brewing Company is set to launch a new keg tracking system in a bid to make its beer dis...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/972.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 16:02:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/972.aspx?ItemId=972</guid></item><item><title>news - Doctors warn of cola health concerns - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>People who regularly drink large volumes of cola may be putting themselves at risk of weakened muscl...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/973.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 15:57:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/973.aspx?ItemId=973</guid></item><item><title>news - Australian Woolworths acquires brewery stake - Beer - 2009</title><description>Woolworths is to buy a stake of around 25 per cent in the Australian brewing firm Gage Roads.  The d...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/971.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 10:02:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/971.aspx?ItemId=971</guid></item><item><title>news - 7UP launches promotion for 'everyday heroes' - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>US consumers of 7UP are being invited to enter their family and friends into a new promotional compe...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/970.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 07:41:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/970.aspx?ItemId=970</guid></item><item><title>news - Molson-Coors wins six Canadian packaging awards - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>The Canadian division of Molson-Coors has been granted six packaging awards for its commitments to b...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/969.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 10:02:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/969.aspx?ItemId=969</guid></item><item><title>news - Proposed alcohol laws 'a positive move' - General - 2009</title><description>Greater restrictions on alcohol sales in the UK would help to reduce the number of people binge drin...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/968.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 07:45:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/968.aspx?ItemId=968</guid></item><item><title>news - Global brewer announces record UK sales - Beer - 2009</title><description>Global brewing company SABMiller has announced record annual results for its UK distribution arm.  T...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/967.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 09:17:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/967.aspx?ItemId=967</guid></item><item><title>news - Soft drinks giant unveils plant-based bottles - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola US has revealed its plans for a new sustainable packaging design, featuring plastic bottle...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/966.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 07:42:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/966.aspx?ItemId=966</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewers celebrate American Craft Beer Week - Beer - 2009</title><description>Small and independent brewers from across the US are currently celebrating American Craft Beer Week ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/965.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 14:54:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/965.aspx?ItemId=965</guid></item><item><title>news - UK government 'considering mandatory alcohol code' - General - 2009</title><description>The UK government is to launch a consultation process assessing the implications of a mandatory code...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/964.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 09:41:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/964.aspx?ItemId=964</guid></item><item><title>news - Cornish brewery sales 'defy national statistics' - Beer - 2009</title><description>A UK brewing company has reported a 25 per cent jump in sales of its core beer brands.  Cornish-base...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/963.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:52:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/963.aspx?ItemId=963</guid></item><item><title>news - Beer ties 'contribute to a vibrant pub sector' - Beer - 2009</title><description>The current beer ties model used in the UK pub sector is still fit for purpose regardless of recent ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/962.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 15:33:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/962.aspx?ItemId=962</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser-Busch launches underage drinking campaign - General - 2009</title><description>Anheuser-Busch US is preparing to launch a new scheme designed to reduce the number of American yout...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/961.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 09:03:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/961.aspx?ItemId=961</guid></item><item><title>news - Tango set for UK packaging 'dare' - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Britvic is to turn the labelling of its UK Tango cans upside down, following a dare by a social netw...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/960.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:40:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/960.aspx?ItemId=960</guid></item><item><title>news - Fanta UK launches bag recycling scheme - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>A number of plastic Fanta bottles are set to be recycled into shopping bags and distributed across U...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/959.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:33:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/959.aspx?ItemId=959</guid></item><item><title>news - MillerCoors enjoys 2009 profit rise - Beer - 2009</title><description>The global beer producer MillerCoors saw five of its brands enjoy US profit increases in the first q...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/958.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 07:48:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/958.aspx?ItemId=958</guid></item><item><title>news - Rising drinking rates 'caused by affordable pricing' - General - 2009</title><description>Growing alcohol consumption rates in the UK are partially down to increased affordability, an expert...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/957.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 16:01:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/957.aspx?ItemId=957</guid></item><item><title>news - Shepherd Neame UK set for London pubs purchase - General - 2009</title><description>UK pub operator Shepherd Neame has agreed to purchase 13 public houses from Punch Taverns, for a tot...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/956.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 09:27:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/956.aspx?ItemId=956</guid></item><item><title>news - British soft drinks market 'proving resilient' - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Soft drinks sales in the UK are proving resilient and look set to survive the recession, new figures...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/955.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 07:56:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/955.aspx?ItemId=955</guid></item><item><title>news - Bottled water brand 'set to promote hydration' - Bottled Water - 2009</title><description>A promotional campaign supporting a UK bottled water brand aims to highlight the importance of good ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/954.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 15:48:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/954.aspx?ItemId=954</guid></item><item><title>news - AB InBev sells Oriental Brewery - General - 2009</title><description>Global brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev has announced it is to sell its Oriental Brewery interests...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/953.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 11:28:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/953.aspx?ItemId=953</guid></item><item><title>news - Canadian brewer launches limited-edition ale - Beer - 2009</title><description>Beer consumers in western Canada will soon be able to enjoy a new series of limited-edition beers an...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/952.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 07:58:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/952.aspx?ItemId=952</guid></item><item><title>news - Camra to support small brewers with 'National Mild Month' - Beer - 2009</title><description>Beer drinkers in the UK should support the independent beverage industry by taking part in the launc...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/951.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 14:43:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/951.aspx?ItemId=951</guid></item><item><title>news - Twice as many UK women 'drinking to excess' - General - 2009</title><description>Twice as many women in the UK are drinking to excess each week, seriously risking the health of thei...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/950.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:54:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/950.aspx?ItemId=950</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlsberg results 'in line with expectations' - Beer - 2009</title><description>Global sales of beverages produced by Carlsberg were broadly in line with the company's expectations...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/949.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 07:54:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/949.aspx?ItemId=949</guid></item><item><title>news - Coors beer cans to feature enhanced packaging - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Coors Light lager is to be distributed in cold activated cans in the US from next week.  The new pac...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/948.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 16:17:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/948.aspx?ItemId=948</guid></item><item><title>news - Naturally sourced fruit drinks set for UK market - Juices and Nectars - 2009</title><description>A new range of naturally sourced fruit squashes is to be released into the UK soft drinks market.  R...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/947.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 09:46:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/947.aspx?ItemId=947</guid></item><item><title>news - Imported lager set for Hispanic campaign - Beer - 2009</title><description>Modelo Especial, one of north America's leading import beers, is set to launch a widespread new adve...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/946.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 07:48:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/946.aspx?ItemId=946</guid></item><item><title>news - Global sports drink set for UK entry - Sports Drinks - 2009</title><description>A new variation on a leading globally-distributed sports drink is set to be launched in the UK.  Fro...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/945.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 15:45:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/945.aspx?ItemId=945</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola announces green commitments - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>The US Coca-Cola Company is set to launch a new environmental scheme in Washington DC, with the aim ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/944.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 14:56:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/944.aspx?ItemId=944</guid></item><item><title>news - Foster's Group increases Pacific presence - General - 2009</title><description>The Foster's Group is aiming to expand its presence in Pacific markets following the acquisition of ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/943.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:33:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/943.aspx?ItemId=943</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller opens Sudan brewery - Beer - 2009</title><description>A subsidiary company of SABMiller is set to offer Sudan's first-ever locally produced beer, branded ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/942.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:44:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/942.aspx?ItemId=942</guid></item><item><title>news - New J20 variety set for launch - Juices and Nectars - 2009</title><description>A limited-edition version of the adult soft drink J20 will be launched this summer, flavoured with g...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/941.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 15:37:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/941.aspx?ItemId=941</guid></item><item><title>news - Pepsi Max launches UK cricket promotion - General - 2009</title><description>The popular soft drink brand, produced in the UK by Britvic, will give consumers the chance to win £...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/940.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 14:30:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/940.aspx?ItemId=940</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola expands McDonald's beverage range - General - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola is set to offer a new line-up of fountain and bottled drinks in McDonald's restaurants acr...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/939.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:40:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/939.aspx?ItemId=939</guid></item><item><title>news - Independent pubs 'must be supported' - Beer - 2009</title><description>Independent pubs in the UK should receive financial concessions to counter falling beer sales, a cam...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/938.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 07:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/938.aspx?ItemId=938</guid></item><item><title>news - Soft drinks 'should contain less sugar' - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Soft drinks manufacturers should cut the calories found in their beverages to reduce obesity rates, ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/937.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/937.aspx?ItemId=937</guid></item><item><title>news - Sunshine Wheat beer set for new packaging - Beer - 2009</title><description>Sunshine Wheat beer, which is produced by Colorado-based New Belgium Brewing, is set to undergo a pa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/936.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:59:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/936.aspx?ItemId=936</guid></item><item><title>news - Dr Pepper announces fast food retail partnership - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>Dr Pepper and Diet Dr Pepper soft drinks are set to become more widely available in the US, followin...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/935.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:49:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/935.aspx?ItemId=935</guid></item><item><title>news - Charity beer festival to promote US brewers - Beer - 2009</title><description>A California-based brewing festival hopes to offer a range of produce from across north America and ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/934.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:56:27 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/934.aspx?ItemId=934</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola announces new chairman - Carbonated Soft Drinks - 2009</title><description>The Coca-Cola Company has announced the election of a new chairman to lead its board.  Muhtar Kent w...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/933.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:52:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/933.aspx?ItemId=933</guid></item><item><title>news - Kirin proposes Australian takeover plans - Beer - 2009</title><description>The Japanese brewery firm Kirin Holdings has announced plans to wholly acquire its Australian subsid...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/932.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:25:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/932.aspx?ItemId=932</guid></item><item><title>news - Dasani US set for mothers' day campaign - Bottled Water - 2009</title><description>Dasani US, the bottled water brand produced by the Coca-Cola Company, is to launch a health and well...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/931.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:37:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/931.aspx?ItemId=931</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken selling prices 'ease lower volumes' - Beer - 2009</title><description>Heineken NV is countering falling beer volumes with better prices during the global economic downtur...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/930.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:43:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/930.aspx?ItemId=930</guid></item><item><title>news - Lipton launches sparkling green tea - Iced and RTD Tea - 2009</title><description>Lipton is set to launch its first-ever sparkling iced tea into the US market, in partnership with Pe...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/929.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:53:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/929.aspx?ItemId=929</guid></item><item><title>news - One-way kegs 'keep beer fresh' - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>More global breweries are using one-way kegs to transport ales and fruit beers, according to a bever...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/928.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:06:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/928.aspx?ItemId=928</guid></item><item><title>news - Low-calorie soft drinks 'very popular' - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Lower calorie soft drinks and juices are becoming increasingly popular among US consumers, an expert...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/927.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:41:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/927.aspx?ItemId=927</guid></item><item><title>news - San Miguel set for £7m marketing campaign - Beer - 2009</title><description>San Miguel is set to undergo a £7 million marketing campaign across the UK.  Carlsberg, which produc...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/926.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:52:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/926.aspx?ItemId=926</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo moves to acquire bottling groups - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>PepsiCo USA has announced its intention to take complete control of the Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG) a...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/925.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:53:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/925.aspx?ItemId=925</guid></item><item><title>news - Britons 'increasingly turning to soft drinks' - General - 2009</title><description>More British consumers are favouring soft drinks over bottled water, a new survey reveals.  Findings...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/924.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:39:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/924.aspx?ItemId=924</guid></item><item><title>news - Fanta Orange goes natural  - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The best-selling north American soft drink Fanta Orange is set to be re-launched using only natural ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/923.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:04:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/923.aspx?ItemId=923</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlsberg to sell Norwegian brewery - General - 2009</title><description>Ringnes AS, a subsidiary of the global Carlsberg group, is preparing to sell its Arendal brewery in ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/922.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:35:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/922.aspx?ItemId=922</guid></item><item><title>news - Government reveals beer health concerns - Beer - 2009</title><description>A new study commissioned by the UK government reveals that many drinkers are not aware of the calori...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/921.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:57:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/921.aspx?ItemId=921</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser-Busch announces green commitment - General - 2009</title><description>A US brewery owned by Anheuser-Busch is aiming to become more energy-efficient with the launch of re...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/920.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:45:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/920.aspx?ItemId=920</guid></item><item><title>news - Pyramid Breweries to launch new packaging - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>US beer company Pyramid Breweries is set to offer its range of craft ales and lagers in newly design...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/919.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:28:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/919.aspx?ItemId=919</guid></item><item><title>news - Australian parliament to consider alcopops tax - General - 2009</title><description>The Australian government is set to re-introduce a tax on alcopops into parliament next month in a b...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/918.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:38:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/918.aspx?ItemId=918</guid></item><item><title>news - SAB Miller announces slight volumes rise - General - 2009</title><description>The global brewing company SAB Miller, which produces beers like Peroni, Lech and Miller, has announ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/917.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:44:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/917.aspx?ItemId=917</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser-Busch tops US sales chart - Beer - 2009</title><description>Anheuser-Busch and MillerCoors have topped a list of the biggest-selling US brewers in 2008.  The to...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/916.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:50:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/916.aspx?ItemId=916</guid></item><item><title>news - 'Special edition' Guinness to mark anniversary - General - 2009</title><description>Diageo, the US producer of Guinness, is set to launch a limited edition version of the stout to cele...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/915.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:08:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/915.aspx?ItemId=915</guid></item><item><title>news - Marston's UK sales 'improve' - Beer - 2009</title><description>UK-based pub group Marston's has announced that food and drinks sales in its pubs increased in the t...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/914.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:46:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/914.aspx?ItemId=914</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola set for promotional World Cup tour - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The Coca-Cola Company and Fifa are set to take the football World Cup trophy around 50 African count...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/913.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:37:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/913.aspx?ItemId=913</guid></item><item><title>news - Amstel Light set for themed packaging - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Heineken USA is set to launch new packaging and an extensive advertising campaign in support of its ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/912.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:06:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/912.aspx?ItemId=912</guid></item><item><title>news - Samuel Adams launches competition-winning beers - Beer - 2009</title><description>The Boston Beer Company, which produces Samuel Adams beer, is set to launch a new six-pack of compet...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/911.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:45:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/911.aspx?ItemId=911</guid></item><item><title>news - Asia Pacific incorporates New Zealand firms - General - 2009</title><description>Subsidiaries of the Singapore-based beer producer Asia Pacific Breweries have incorporated three New...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/910.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:21:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/910.aspx?ItemId=910</guid></item><item><title>news - US beer industry 'boosts economy' - Beer - 2009</title><description>The US beer industry significantly contributes to the country's economy, new figures suggest.  A rep...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/909.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:54:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/909.aspx?ItemId=909</guid></item><item><title>news - Russian firm to produce non-alcoholic Stella Artois - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>A Russian brewing firm has launched a non-alcoholic version of Stella Artois beer.  Sun InBev is pro...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/908.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:35:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/908.aspx?ItemId=908</guid></item><item><title>news - Chile brewer announces first-quarter profits - General - 2009</title><description>Chile's largest producer of beers and soft drinks, Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA (CCU), has announc...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/907.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:29:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/907.aspx?ItemId=907</guid></item><item><title>news - Sierra Mist extends product portfolio - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>PepsiCo North America's Sierra Mist soft drink line is set to be expanded with the introduction of a...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/906.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:40:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/906.aspx?ItemId=906</guid></item><item><title>news - San Miguel Brewery reports profit rise - Beer - 2009</title><description>The Philippines-based San Miguel Brewery (SMB) has reported an eight per cent net profit rise in the...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/905.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:48:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/905.aspx?ItemId=905</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo USA announces baseball deal - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>PepsiCo USA has announced a new commercial partnership with the Yankees baseball team in a deal that...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/904.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:19:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/904.aspx?ItemId=904</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlsberg launches German distribution alliance - Beer - 2009</title><description>Carlsberg Deutschland's wholesale department Gottsche Getranke is to form a distribution alliance wi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/903.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:37:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/903.aspx?ItemId=903</guid></item><item><title>news - Scottish city ends cheap alcohol promotions - General - 2009</title><description>Nightclubs in Edinburgh are launching a joint campaign to end promotions offering cheap alcoholic dr...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/902.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:34:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/902.aspx?ItemId=902</guid></item><item><title>news - Wychwood's Hobgoblin backs British beer industry - Beer - 2009</title><description>Hobgoblin beer's eponymous character was projected on to Big Ben on Sunday night, in a show of suppo...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/901.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:04:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/901.aspx?ItemId=901</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola Europe buys into Innocent smoothies - General - 2009</title><description>Innocent, the producer of two million fruit smoothies each week, will receive a £30 million investme...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/900.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:25:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/900.aspx?ItemId=900</guid></item><item><title>news - Diageo UK and Kirin form Japan distribution alliance - General - 2009</title><description>Liquor producer Diageo UK and the Japanese brewer Kirin Holdings are set to form a distribution alli...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/899.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:29:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/899.aspx?ItemId=899</guid></item><item><title>news - US soft drinks market 'losing appeal' - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The US carbonated soft drinks market is falling out of favour with many health-conscious consumers, ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/897.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:56:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/897.aspx?ItemId=897</guid></item><item><title>news - Sunny Delight USA launches science tour - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Sunny Delight Beverages USA is set to launch a new promotional tour, aiming to teach children about ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/896.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:47:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/896.aspx?ItemId=896</guid></item><item><title>news - Foremost Farms USA sells milk bottling plants - Dairy Drinks - 2009</title><description>US dairy farms cooperative Foremost Farms has sold two of its milk bottling plants to the Dallas-bas...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/895.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:57:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/895.aspx?ItemId=895</guid></item><item><title>news - Australian Schweppes sold to Japanese brewer - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Cadburys has sold it Schweppes soft drinks business in Australia to the Japanese company Asahi.  The...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/894.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:35:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/894.aspx?ItemId=894</guid></item><item><title>news - US beer renews volleyball sponsorship - Beer - 2009</title><description>Anheuser Busch USA is to continue sponsoring the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour with its beer Bud Lig...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/893.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:02:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/893.aspx?ItemId=893</guid></item><item><title>news - Tsingtao China plans £38m Thailand investment - General - 2009</title><description>China's Tsingtao brewing company is set to invest two billion baht (£38.6 million) into beer product...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/892.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:24:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/892.aspx?ItemId=892</guid></item><item><title>news - Japanese brewer buys US bottle plant - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>A Japanese brewer is set to expand its overseas presence after buying out a US bottling plant.  Sunt...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/891.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:09:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/891.aspx?ItemId=891</guid></item><item><title>news - Coors UK announces name change - Beer - 2009</title><description>Coors UK, which runs three breweries in the UK, has announced it will immediately change its name to...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/890.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:47:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/890.aspx?ItemId=890</guid></item><item><title>news - Belgian brewer targets UK market - Beer - 2009</title><description>The Belgian micro-brewery Daas Organic Beer is targeting the UK market with the introduction of a ne...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/889.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:48:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/889.aspx?ItemId=889</guid></item><item><title>news - Coors UK offers new premium range - General - 2009</title><description>Coors UK is set to offer independent stockists a new range of premium products, ranging from beers t...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/888.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:59:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/888.aspx?ItemId=888</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken Ireland to sell Cork Beamish operation - Beer - 2009</title><description>Heineken Ireland has announced that it will sell its historic Beamish &amp; Crawford brewery in Cork fol...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/887.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:41:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/887.aspx?ItemId=887</guid></item><item><title>news - Rise in UK beer tax 'opposed by 198 MPs' - Beer - 2009</title><description>A petition to scrap beer tax rises ahead of the UK's Budget has been signed by 198 MPs, according to...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/886.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:27:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/886.aspx?ItemId=886</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo USA launches green vending machines - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>PepsiCo USA is set to launch a pilot project introducing naturally-cooled vending machines in the US...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/885.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:40:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/885.aspx?ItemId=885</guid></item><item><title>news - Rise in Vimto sales boosts Nichols' annual results - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Soft drinks producer Nichols UK has reported a rise in revenues, after being boosted by an improved ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/884.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:02:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/884.aspx?ItemId=884</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller sells Bolivian Pepsi bottling franchise - General - 2009</title><description>SABMiller has announced the sale of its Pepsi bottling franchise in Bolivia.  The global brewing com...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/883.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:18:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/883.aspx?ItemId=883</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola North America reveals Hispanic marketing campaign - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola North America is to reach out to 45 million Hispanic Americans in a specially tailored adv...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/881.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:18:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/881.aspx?ItemId=881</guid></item><item><title>news - AG Barr UK reports significant turnover rise - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Scottish soft drinks producer AG Barr has reported a 14.4 per cent rise in turnover, with its annual...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/882.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:15:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/882.aspx?ItemId=882</guid></item><item><title>news - Britvic UK to launch 'revamped' J20 - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Britvic is to re-launch its adult soft drink J20 with a new label design and £4 million marketing ca...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/880.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:58:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/880.aspx?ItemId=880</guid></item><item><title>news - London operator buys six pubs from rival - Beer - 2009</title><description>The UK-based pub operator Punch Taverns has sold six of its central London pubs to Fuller Smith &amp; Tu...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/879.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:37:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/879.aspx?ItemId=879</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken USA announces responsible drinking campaign - Beer - 2009</title><description>Heineken USA has announced details of its latest TV advertising campaign, designed to promote more r...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/878.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:59:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/878.aspx?ItemId=878</guid></item><item><title>news - Canadian brewer commits to environment - Beer - 2009</title><description>Molson Canada is to demonstrate its support for the environment by creating better awareness of gree...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/877.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:17:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/877.aspx?ItemId=877</guid></item><item><title>news - Soft drinks factory gets royal visit - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have paid a visit to a leading soft drinks factory.  Britvic - w...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/876.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:27:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/876.aspx?ItemId=876</guid></item><item><title>news - Snow Beverages ups distribution - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>US company Snow Beverages has significantly increased its distribution of natural vitamin sodas, it ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/875.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:50:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/875.aspx?ItemId=875</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewer aims for sales boost - Beer - 2009</title><description>A Scottish brewer is aiming to substantially boost its sales in 2009, it has been reported.  Premium...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/872.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:01:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/872.aspx?ItemId=872</guid></item><item><title>news - Pepsi cutting back on plastic packaging - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Pepsi is to cut the amount of plastic packaging it uses for its bottled water, it has emerged.  The ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/873.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:59:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/873.aspx?ItemId=873</guid></item><item><title>news - Energy drinks put to driver trial - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>A trial to determine how effective energy drinks are in reducing driver fatigue is underway this mon...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/874.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:57:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/874.aspx?ItemId=874</guid></item><item><title>news - China stands by Coca-Cola rejection - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>China has stood by its original reasons for rejecting Coca-Cola's bid for a local juice brand, maint...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/871.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:58:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/871.aspx?ItemId=871</guid></item><item><title>news - Merger pits Coke against Pepsi - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>A recent merger in the airline industry has led to a clash between two of the biggest names in soft ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/870.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:45:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/870.aspx?ItemId=870</guid></item><item><title>news - Tango launches 'Thanks' can - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Britvic has launched a new can for its Tango beverage which features the word 'Thanks' in place of t...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/869.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:40:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/869.aspx?ItemId=869</guid></item><item><title>news - Arrow Beer signs deal with drank - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Innovative Beverage Group Holdings has entered into a deal with Arrow Beer to distribute its energy ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/868.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:57:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/868.aspx?ItemId=868</guid></item><item><title>news - Coors launches female beer brand - Beer - 2009</title><description>Coors Brewers has launched new beer brand specifically aimed at women, it has emerged.  The group ha...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/867.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:28:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/867.aspx?ItemId=867</guid></item><item><title>news - Soft drinks sales 'still healthy' - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Soft drinks sales remain strong despite the economic downturn, an industry report has suggested.  Ac...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/866.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:48:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/866.aspx?ItemId=866</guid></item><item><title>news - This Water unveils antioxidant drink - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Innocent Drinks' soft drink brand This Water is planning to add an antioxidant drink to its range.  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/865.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:44:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/865.aspx?ItemId=865</guid></item><item><title>news - British women 'drink less beer' - Beer - 2009</title><description>British women are less partial to beer than their and European counterparts, new research has sugges...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/864.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:51:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/864.aspx?ItemId=864</guid></item><item><title>news - Magners unveils sales plan - Beer - 2009</title><description>Magners has unveiled a new plan which has been developed to reverse a slump in sales.  Sales of the ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/863.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:11:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/863.aspx?ItemId=863</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken to sponsor RWC - Beer - 2009</title><description>Heineken has been confirmed as a worldwide partner and the official beer of Rugby World Cup (RWC) 20...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/861.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:46:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/861.aspx?ItemId=861</guid></item><item><title>news - China declines Coca-cola takeover - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>China has declined Coca-Cola's proposal to take over the nation's top juice maker Huiyuan, it has em...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/860.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:07:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/860.aspx?ItemId=860</guid></item><item><title>news - Masham beer to get international exposure - Beer - 2009</title><description>A beer from a Yorkshire town is set to receive international TV exposure, it has emerged.  The Black...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/859.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:49:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/859.aspx?ItemId=859</guid></item><item><title>news - Fuller's rolls out year-round beer - Beer - 2009</title><description>A UK brewer is to make a former seasonal beer available all-year round, it has emerged.  Gales Seafa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/858.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:46:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/858.aspx?ItemId=858</guid></item><item><title>news - Britvic re-launches kids' juice - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Britvic has relaunched its popular children's soft drink Fruit Shoot, it has been reported.  The bra...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/857.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:33:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/857.aspx?ItemId=857</guid></item><item><title>news - Coconut water 'is nature's energy drink' - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coconut water could be a safe and all-natural alternative to many of today's energy drinks, it has b...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/856.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:18:27 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/856.aspx?ItemId=856</guid></item><item><title>news - Monster to sponsor Fiesta Atlanta - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Monster Energy Drink has been named as the official sponsor of the Fiesta Atlanta from 2009 through ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/855.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:17:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/855.aspx?ItemId=855</guid></item><item><title>news - Saatchi &amp; Saatchi gets San Miguel account - Beer - 2009</title><description>Saatchi &amp; Saatchi is to take on the advertising account for San Miguel, the Carlsberg-owned beer bra...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/854.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:52:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/854.aspx?ItemId=854</guid></item><item><title>news - Cheap soft drinks 'back in favour' - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Consumers are favouring cheaper soft drinks and juices over expensive bottled water and smoothies, i...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/853.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:38:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/853.aspx?ItemId=853</guid></item><item><title>news - Soft drinks linked to kidney disease risk - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Women who drink two or more cans of carbonated soft drink are at an increased risk of developing kid...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/852.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:48:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/852.aspx?ItemId=852</guid></item><item><title>news - Pepsi launched in Rwanda - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Pepsi products have been re-introduced to Rwanda'a beverage market after a 15 year absence.  The sof...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/851.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:07:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/851.aspx?ItemId=851</guid></item><item><title>news - EIRO launches energy drink - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Dallas-based nutritional company EIRO has introduced its own energy drink to the market, it has emer...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/850.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:53:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/850.aspx?ItemId=850</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola eyes Innocent stake - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola is reportedly in discussions with Innocent about acquiring a stake in the smoothies brand....</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/849.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:54:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/849.aspx?ItemId=849</guid></item><item><title>news - Dr Pepper Snapple launching sports drink - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Dr Pepper Snapple Group is teaming up with All Sport Inc to launch a natural, zero-calorie sports dr...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/848.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:56:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/848.aspx?ItemId=848</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Coca expands energy drink range - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola has added a new product to its existing energy drink brand, it has been announced.  The so...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/847.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:44:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/847.aspx?ItemId=847</guid></item><item><title>news - Hansen launches 'beauty' drink - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>A US drinks company has launched a product which it is marketing as a health and beauty supplement. ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/846.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:52:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/846.aspx?ItemId=846</guid></item><item><title>news - BPA levels 'safe in soft drinks' - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Levels of Bisphenol A (BPA) found in soft drinks are completely safe, Health Canada has claimed.  Th...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/845.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:43:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/845.aspx?ItemId=845</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola announces China investment - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola has announced it is to invest $2 billion (£1.4 billion) in China over the next three years...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/844.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:00:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/844.aspx?ItemId=844</guid></item><item><title>news - Beer 'good for the bones' - Beer - 2009</title><description>Drinking one or two glasses of beer or wine a day can be good for your bones, it has been claimed.  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/843.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:15:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/843.aspx?ItemId=843</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola launches energy drink in Tanzania  - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola's East and Central Africa Business Unit has launched Burn, a new energy drink.  The bevera...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/841.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:13:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/841.aspx?ItemId=841</guid></item><item><title>news - Snapple and Pepsi 'ditching HFSC' - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Pepsi and Snapple have announced that they are to ditch high fructose corn syrup (HFSC) from their p...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/839.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:12:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/839.aspx?ItemId=839</guid></item><item><title>news - Power Trip strikes distribution deal  - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>A popular energy drink company has entered into a deal to make its products available in Indianapoli...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/840.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:11:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/840.aspx?ItemId=840</guid></item><item><title>news - Dancing Guinness man returns - Beer - 2009</title><description>The dancing man who featured in a Guinness advertising campaign 15 years ago is set to return.  Joe ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/837.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:41:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/837.aspx?ItemId=837</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola launches Malaysian music ad campaign - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola has launched a new music-related advertising drive featuring two of the country's most pro...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/838.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:40:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/838.aspx?ItemId=838</guid></item><item><title>news - Businesswoman to launch soft drinks - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>A Norfolk businesswoman is set to launch her own brand of soft drinks, it has emerged.  Claire Marti...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/836.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:23:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/836.aspx?ItemId=836</guid></item><item><title>news - Firm looks for beverage partner - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The makers of a stress busting drink is looking for a business partner to help the scheme get off th...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/834.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:59:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/834.aspx?ItemId=834</guid></item><item><title>news - McDonald's ends PepsiCo trial - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>A major fast food chain has ended its test sales period of PepsiCo products.   McDonalds had been of...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/835.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:58:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/835.aspx?ItemId=835</guid></item><item><title>news - Food and beverage industry 'to experience limited growth' - General - 2009</title><description> Beverage research  shows there will be limited growth in the food and drink industry during the cre...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/833.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:09:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/833.aspx?ItemId=833</guid></item><item><title>news - 68% of Canadians 'choose food and drinks for their fitness benefits' - General - 2009</title><description>A leading health organisation in Canada is calling on people to increase their consumption of a vari...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/832.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:57:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/832.aspx?ItemId=832</guid></item><item><title>news - Dairy drinks 'remaining popular for health reasons' - Dairy Drinks - 2009</title><description> Beverage research  shows dairy drinks are remaining popular around the world due to their health be...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/829.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:32:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/829.aspx?ItemId=829</guid></item><item><title>news - Beverage event 'sees 20% higher turnout' - General - 2009</title><description>Dubai beverage and food industry event Gulfood has had a larger turnout than it has ever received be...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/830.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:31:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/830.aspx?ItemId=830</guid></item><item><title>news - Wider policies 'better alternative to bottle bill' - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>A wider ranging series of recycling measures will have a larger benefit on the environment than New ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/831.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:29:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/831.aspx?ItemId=831</guid></item><item><title>news - New alcoholic ginger beer to be launched - Beer - 2009</title><description>Independent drinks distributor Halewood International has announced it is investing £1 million into ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/828.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:28:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/828.aspx?ItemId=828</guid></item><item><title>news - Britvic launches Juicy drench - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Britvic has announced the launch of a new juice drink made from drench spring water and fruit juice....</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/827.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:01:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/827.aspx?ItemId=827</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser-Busch InBev to sell its US Labatt brand - General - 2009</title><description>Anheuser-Busch InBev has announced it has reached an agreement to sell InBev USA.  Under the terms o...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/825.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:00:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/825.aspx?ItemId=825</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo signs deal with Rockstar - Beer - 2009</title><description>PepsiCo has announced it has signed a long-term distribution deal with Rockstar energy drink to act ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/826.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:58:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/826.aspx?ItemId=826</guid></item><item><title>news - Energy drinks popularity slides - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The popularity of energy drinks on Prince Edward Island in Canada is on the slide, it has been claim...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/824.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:29:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/824.aspx?ItemId=824</guid></item><item><title>news - Greene King awarded Red Tractor certification - Beer - 2009</title><description>Greene King has become the first beer producer in the UK to be awarded an independent quality certif...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/823.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:50:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/823.aspx?ItemId=823</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlsberg enjoys 'solid performance' - Beer - 2009</title><description>A leading brewer enjoyed a solid performance in 2008 and is well placed the for coming year, it has ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/820.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:05:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/820.aspx?ItemId=820</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken profits fall - Beer - 2009</title><description>A major brewer has announced falling profits and a desire to cut expenditure.  Heineken reported a 7...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/821.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:04:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/821.aspx?ItemId=821</guid></item><item><title>news - Starbucks unveils instant coffee option - General - 2009</title><description>Starbucks has announced its latest beverage, instant coffee that aims to deliver the same flavours a...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/822.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:01:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/822.aspx?ItemId=822</guid></item><item><title>news - Energy drinks gets celeb boost - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>An energy drink has been given an unexpected publicity boost by a famous celebrity.  It was recently...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/819.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:49:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/819.aspx?ItemId=819</guid></item><item><title>news - Soft drinks sector 'resilient' - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The non-alcoholic beverage industry is proving resilient to the economic downturn, a new report has ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/818.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:36:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/818.aspx?ItemId=818</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewer celebrates 4,000th batch - Beer - 2009</title><description>Surrey-based firm the Hogs Back Brewery has recently celebrated its 4,000th brew since its launch 17...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/816.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:48:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/816.aspx?ItemId=816</guid></item><item><title>news - Kid Rock to create his own beer - Beer - 2009</title><description>Kid Rock is set to have his own beer created by the Michigan Brewing Company in a $7 million (£4.9 m...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/817.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:46:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/817.aspx?ItemId=817</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola launching 120-drink machine - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola is planning a trial run for a new fountain machine capable of dispensing around 120 drinks...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/815.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:00:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/815.aspx?ItemId=815</guid></item><item><title>news - 'Feelgood' beer launched - Beer - 2009</title><description>An east Anglian brewery is attempting to offset the current economic gloom with its latest product. ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/812.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:33:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/812.aspx?ItemId=812</guid></item><item><title>news - Danone to use recycled plastic - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Beverage company Danone is planning move towards recycled plastic for its Evian and Volvic bottled w...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/813.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:22:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/813.aspx?ItemId=813</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola airs recycling program - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Cola-Cola's new 'Give It Back' recycling program has been making various appearances in the US of la...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/814.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:52:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/814.aspx?ItemId=814</guid></item><item><title>news - Energy drinks 'are the new coffee' - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>An increasing number of students are using energy drinks to keep them alert as they study throughout...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/811.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:12:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/811.aspx?ItemId=811</guid></item><item><title>news - Peroni launches low-carb beer - Beer - 2009</title><description>Italian beverage company Peroni has announced it is to add a new low-carb beer to its range.  Peroni...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/810.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:56:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/810.aspx?ItemId=810</guid></item><item><title>news - Bionic Products signs distributor deal - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>A new energy drink in the US is set to be distributed by four companies as part of a new deal.  Bion...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/809.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:47:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/809.aspx?ItemId=809</guid></item><item><title>news - Justice design Coca-Cola bottle - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>French DJs Justice have designed a new bottle for Coca-Cola as part of is latest marketing campaign....</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/808.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:28:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/808.aspx?ItemId=808</guid></item><item><title>news - India to launch soft drink made from cow urine - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>A leading cultural group in India is planning to launch a new soft drink which is derived from cow u...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/806.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:30:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/806.aspx?ItemId=806</guid></item><item><title>news - Innovative Beverage to distribute Drank - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The Innovative Beverage Group has entered into a deal which will see it distribute Drank throughout ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/807.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:28:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/807.aspx?ItemId=807</guid></item><item><title>news - Welsh beer goes Aussie - Beer - 2009</title><description>A small Welsh brewer is to sell one of its beers in Australia as part of a new deal, it has emerged....</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/804.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:17:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/804.aspx?ItemId=804</guid></item><item><title>news - Irn Bru advertises diet variant - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Irn Bru has launched an advertising campaign which has been designed to promote its new sugar-free v...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/803.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:55:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/803.aspx?ItemId=803</guid></item><item><title>news - M&amp;K Acquisitions enters sports drink market - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>M&amp;K Acquisitions has moved into the soft drinks market by buying Gleukos, it has emerged.  Gleukos i...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/802.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:48:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/802.aspx?ItemId=802</guid></item><item><title>news - Pepsi Raw set for launch - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Pepsi is to expand it roster with a new variant on its existing cola range, it has emerged.  The sof...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/801.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:39:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/801.aspx?ItemId=801</guid></item><item><title>news - Red Bull ads set for return - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The television advertising campaign for Red Bull is set to return this month as part of an initiativ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/800.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:37:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/800.aspx?ItemId=800</guid></item><item><title>news - Corona Extra gets UK push - Beer - 2009</title><description>Mexican beer brand Corona Extra is implementing a campaign of promotional events across the UK in th...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/799.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:59:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/799.aspx?ItemId=799</guid></item><item><title>news - Villa brand gets new owner - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>A popular soft drinks brand which has been trading for 120 years has been rescued from administratio...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/798.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:30:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/798.aspx?ItemId=798</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo India eyeing non-cola market - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>PepsiCo India is planning to move into the non-cola market this year, it has emerged.  The soft drin...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/797.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:53:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/797.aspx?ItemId=797</guid></item><item><title>news - Irn Bru gets rugby sponsorship - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Soft drinks company AG Barr has signed a new two-year contract with the Rugby Football League (RFL),...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/795.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:11:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/795.aspx?ItemId=795</guid></item><item><title>news - Cobra beer to sponsor Baftas - Beer - 2009</title><description>Cobra Beer has been confirmed as the official sponsor of the British Academy of Film and Television ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/796.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:09:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/796.aspx?ItemId=796</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola launches iPhone application - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola has brought a well-known party game into the digital age with its latest development.  The...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/794.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:55:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/794.aspx?ItemId=794</guid></item><item><title>news - Steaz launches energy shot - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Energy drinks company Steaz has expanded its range with a new health product.  The Steaz Energy Shot...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/793.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:08:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/793.aspx?ItemId=793</guid></item><item><title>news - Crown see fourth quarter increase - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>US beverage can maker Crown has seen a significant increase in its profits, it has emerged.  The pac...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/792.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:43:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/792.aspx?ItemId=792</guid></item><item><title>news - Gatorade 'goes green' - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Sports drink manufacturer Gatorade is increasing its green credentials by using solar power, it has ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/790.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:48:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/790.aspx?ItemId=790</guid></item><item><title>news - Beverage companies feature on 'most sustainable' list - General - 2009</title><description>Beverage companies have featured on a list to find the world's most sustainable corporations.  Soft ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/791.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:47:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/791.aspx?ItemId=791</guid></item><item><title>news - US opposes soft drinks tax - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>A high proportion of consumers in the US are against a national tax on all non-diet soft drinks, acc...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/789.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:13:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/789.aspx?ItemId=789</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlsberg offering marketing programme - Beer - 2009</title><description>Carlsberg has developed a marketing programme which it is to offer to pubs in a bid to buoy the sect...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/788.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:56:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/788.aspx?ItemId=788</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola removing 'classic' tag - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola Co is planning to scrap its 'classic' tag from the packing of its standard beverage in the...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/787.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:00:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/787.aspx?ItemId=787</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola expanding energy drink range - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has announced it is to add two new products to its Relentless energy dri...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/786.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:04:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/786.aspx?ItemId=786</guid></item><item><title>news - Robinsons boosts Britvic - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Soft drinks firm Britvic received a major sales boost from its Robinsons brand in the last quarter o...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/785.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:56:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/785.aspx?ItemId=785</guid></item><item><title>news - Britvic appoints mirada - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Britvic has appointed mirada to take charge of all its marketing and promotional activity, it has em...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/784.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:22:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/784.aspx?ItemId=784</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewer scoops advertising campaign - Beer - 2009</title><description>A UK brewer has been given a top accolade at a major advertising industry awards.  Suffolk-based com...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/783.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:52:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/783.aspx?ItemId=783</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola launches music ad campaign - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola is to launch a new advertising campaign using music from several high-profile artists.  Th...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/782.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:56:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/782.aspx?ItemId=782</guid></item><item><title>news - Rexam launching new packaging range - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Beverage can and rigid packaging group Rexam is to showcase its new range of products at Interpack l...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/781.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:47:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/781.aspx?ItemId=781</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller ends contract with Beamish and Crawford - Beer - 2009</title><description>Brewer SABMiller has said it will end its contract with Ireland's Beamish and Crawford to brew its M...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/780.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:29:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/780.aspx?ItemId=780</guid></item><item><title>news - Gov't urged to cut beer duty  - Beer - 2009</title><description>The government is being urged to cut the alcohol duty on beer after new figures highlighted record s...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/779.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:09:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/779.aspx?ItemId=779</guid></item><item><title>news - Rugby players bare all for sports drink promotion - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>A number of rugby players are baring all for a new drinks promotion.  England rugby union captain St...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/778.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:51:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/778.aspx?ItemId=778</guid></item><item><title>news - Marston's outperforms rivals despite slump - Beer - 2009</title><description>Pub and brewery group Marston's has reported a slump in trading but has still managed to outperform ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/777.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:30:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/777.aspx?ItemId=777</guid></item><item><title>news - Calypso expands range - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Calypso Soft Drinks has expanded its Fairtrade beverage range with a new apple juice variety.  The c...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/776.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:35:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/776.aspx?ItemId=776</guid></item><item><title>news - Harcos unveils energy drink - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>A US soft drinks company has introduced a new beverage to its existing range of products.  Harcos ha...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/775.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:07:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/775.aspx?ItemId=775</guid></item><item><title>news - Valentino Rossi signs with energy drink firm - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>An energy drinks company has signed up a leading motorcycle sports star in a new sponsorship deal.  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/772.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:31:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/772.aspx?ItemId=772</guid></item><item><title>news - Public oppose soft drinks tax - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>A proposed obesity tax on soft drinks has been opposed by nearly two thirds of New York State citize...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/773.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:29:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/773.aspx?ItemId=773</guid></item><item><title>news - Mountain Dew launches online ad campaign - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>A new beverage has been launched under the Mountain Dew label and is to be promoted with a state-of ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/771.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:50:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/771.aspx?ItemId=771</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola India 'expanding range' - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola India is planning to expand its soft drinks product range this year, it has emerged.  The ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/769.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:23:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/769.aspx?ItemId=769</guid></item><item><title>news - Energy drinks firm extends range - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The US drinks company which sponsors the Ultimate Fighting Championship has added a new product to i...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/770.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:51:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/770.aspx?ItemId=770</guid></item><item><title>news - Diageo 'rethinks brewery plans' - Beer - 2009</title><description>Diageo, the owner of Guinness stout, is rethinking plans for a new brewery in Ireland, it has emerge...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/767.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:24:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/767.aspx?ItemId=767</guid></item><item><title>news - Kirin 'looking for San Miguel stake' - Beer - 2009</title><description>Kirin is to enter into negotiations to acquire a 43.25 per cent stake of the San Miguel Brewery, it ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/768.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:23:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/768.aspx?ItemId=768</guid></item><item><title>news - Soft drinks giants 'square off' - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Two of the biggest names in the soft drinks beverage market are going head-to-head with their new ad...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/764.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:53:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/764.aspx?ItemId=764</guid></item><item><title>news - Cadbury 'revamps low-cal drink' - Dairy Drinks - 2009</title><description>Cadbury is to revamp its low-calorie drinking chocolate Highlights, it has been reported.  The compa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/765.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:28:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/765.aspx?ItemId=765</guid></item><item><title>news - Soft drinks sector waits for sweetener approval - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The soft drinks industry is awaiting a decision on a zero-calorie sweetener, which they believe will...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/766.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:58:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/766.aspx?ItemId=766</guid></item><item><title>news - Beverage company to feature on Bravo  - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>A beverage company is to feature on the popular US TV channel Bravo, it has been confirmed.  The Int...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/762.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:56:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/762.aspx?ItemId=762</guid></item><item><title>news - Ball Packaging taps festival market - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>A beverage packaging company has made a move to tap into the lucrative festival market.  Ball Packag...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/763.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:49:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/763.aspx?ItemId=763</guid></item><item><title>news - Pepsi launches 'Yes You Can' - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Pepsi is to modify its packaging in order to reflect Barack Obama's presidential inauguration on Jan...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/759.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:35:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/759.aspx?ItemId=759</guid></item><item><title>news - Chang scoops gold medal - Beer - 2009</title><description>Chang Beer has won an international gold medal at the 2008 World Beer Championships in Chicago.  The...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/760.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:34:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/760.aspx?ItemId=760</guid></item><item><title>news - Lotte 'planning beer company bid'  - Beer - 2009</title><description>The South Korean retail organisation Lotte Group is planning to make a bid for a leading beverage co...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/761.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:57:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/761.aspx?ItemId=761</guid></item><item><title>news - US brand launches new drinks range - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>A US brand has launched a new range of functional beverages which aim to provide specific benefits t...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/757.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:24:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/757.aspx?ItemId=757</guid></item><item><title>news - Pilsner Urquell signs golf deal - Beer - 2009</title><description>A leading Czech brewer has signed a deal which will make one of its brands the official beer at a ma...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/758.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:48:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/758.aspx?ItemId=758</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola 'streamlines ad account' - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola has dramatically reduced the number of agencies working on its European advertising accoun...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/751.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:55:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/751.aspx?ItemId=751</guid></item><item><title>news - Beverage firm launches immunity drink - General - 2009</title><description>A drinks company has unveiled a new product which has been developed to strengthen the body's immune...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/752.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:53:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/752.aspx?ItemId=752</guid></item><item><title>news - S&amp;N signs Tiger beer deal - Beer - 2009</title><description>Scottish &amp; Newcastle UK (S&amp;N UK) has signed a deal that will see it import, market and distribute Ti...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/753.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:02:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/753.aspx?ItemId=753</guid></item><item><title>news - Americans 'consuming more sugary drinks' - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>People in the US are now drinking an increasing amount of sugary beverages, new research has indicat...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/754.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:07:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/754.aspx?ItemId=754</guid></item><item><title>news - Tropicana launches new ad campaign - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>PepsiCo has developed a new marketing and advertising campaign for one of its fruit juice brands.  T...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/755.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:06:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/755.aspx?ItemId=755</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewery launches 'seasonal beers' - Beer - 2009</title><description>A brewery has launched a series of seasonal beers that will be introduced throughout 2009.  The Manc...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/750.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:51:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/750.aspx?ItemId=750</guid></item><item><title>news - Gatorade 'to sponsor action sports'	 - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>A leading soft drinks brand is to become the first isotonic beverage sponsor of action sports, it ha...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/748.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:51:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/748.aspx?ItemId=748</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola backing recycling zones - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola is planning to sponsor recycling zones in several shopping centres in the UK as part of a ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/749.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:50:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/749.aspx?ItemId=749</guid></item><item><title>news - Beverage company 'call off merger' - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>A merger which had been planned in the sports drinks industry has been put on hold, it has been repo...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/744.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:29:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/744.aspx?ItemId=744</guid></item><item><title>news - Hoegaarden 'goes Dutch' - Beer - 2009</title><description>InBev has chosen Amsterdam Worldwide as the creative agency to market its Hoegaarden beer.  The agen...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/745.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:28:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/745.aspx?ItemId=745</guid></item><item><title>news - Red Stripe hosts music awards - Beer - 2009</title><description>The Red Stripe brand is to be prominent in a series of music gigs over the next four months.  Starti...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/746.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:52:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/746.aspx?ItemId=746</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola to launch recycling plant - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>Coca-Cola is to launch its first recycling plant in the US later this month.  The plant - believed t...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/747.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:03:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/747.aspx?ItemId=747</guid></item><item><title>news - Energy drink firm expands range - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>A US-based energy drinks firm has introduced a new product to expand its existing range, it has been...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/742.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:59:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/742.aspx?ItemId=742</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola introduces new cap - Beverage Packaging - 2009</title><description>A leading soft drinks manufacturer has teamed up with a Mexican packing company to launch its new be...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/743.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:52:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/743.aspx?ItemId=743</guid></item><item><title>news - Energy drinks 'eyeing niche markets' - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>The manufacturers of energy drinks are increasingly targeting new markets, industry experts have cla...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/741.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:51:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/741.aspx?ItemId=741</guid></item><item><title>news - Return of breakdancing Brains - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Soft drinks company Britvic is to warn against the dangers of post-Christmas dehydration with the re...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/740.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:51:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/740.aspx?ItemId=740</guid></item><item><title>news - Reed's looks to benefit from all-natural acceptance - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Reed's is set to benefit from the acceptance of all-natural beverages in the US market, the company'...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/737.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:44:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/737.aspx?ItemId=737</guid></item><item><title>news - Innocent Drinks named top graduate employer - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Innocent Drinks has been named by a major newspaper as one of the best graduate employers in the UK....</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/738.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:06:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/738.aspx?ItemId=738</guid></item><item><title>news - Bands approached for Coca-Cola ad - Soft drinks - 2009</title><description>Speculation has emerged that two major UK bands have been asked to write the music for an upcoming C...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/739.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:52:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/739.aspx?ItemId=739</guid></item><item><title>news - Camra founder given honour - Beer - 2009</title><description>Campaign for Real Ale's (Camra's) Michael Hardman has been given an OBE in the Queen's New Year's Ho...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/735.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:47:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/735.aspx?ItemId=735</guid></item><item><title>news - Wetherspoon to cut prices - Beer - 2009</title><description>Beer sales in the UK could be affected by the news that JD Wetherspoon is planning to cut prices at ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/736.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:51:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/736.aspx?ItemId=736</guid></item><item><title>news - Ocean Spray launches new mixes - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Ocean Spray has launched a new range of sugar-free drink mixes designed to offer consumers a healthy...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/734.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:48:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/734.aspx?ItemId=734</guid></item><item><title>news - DPS unveils marketing assignments - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) has revealed which advertising agencies it has chosen to work with on market...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/732.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:13:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/732.aspx?ItemId=732</guid></item><item><title>news - Gatorade announces rebranding plans - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>The Gatorade Company has unveiled plans to rebrand a number of its products with a  view to expandin...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/733.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:08:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/733.aspx?ItemId=733</guid></item><item><title>news - Pepsi parts company with Beckham - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>PepsiCo has announced that its marketing partnership with a leading sports star has finished after a...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/730.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:46:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/730.aspx?ItemId=730</guid></item><item><title>news - Cadbury sells Australian beverages firm - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Cadbury has announced the sale of its Australian soft drinks interests in a deal worth around £550 m...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/731.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:03:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/731.aspx?ItemId=731</guid></item><item><title>news - FDA criticises label on Diet Coke Plus  - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has called on Coca-Cola to re-label its new Diet Coke Plus pr...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/728.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:23:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/728.aspx?ItemId=728</guid></item><item><title>news - Beverages cleared by watchdog  - Beer - 2008</title><description>Beverages watchdog the Portman Group has told eight products that were under investigation that they...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/729.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:26:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/729.aspx?ItemId=729</guid></item><item><title>news - Innocent to launch new £8m campaign  - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Smoothie maker Innocent Drinks is launching a new £8 million marketing campaign for 2009.  The brand...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/725.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:13:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/725.aspx?ItemId=725</guid></item><item><title>news - UK fruit juices 'contain highest levels of pesticides' - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Fruit juices sold in the UK contain a larger amount of pesticides than those in other nations, accor...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/726.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:12:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/726.aspx?ItemId=726</guid></item><item><title>news - Trumer Pils beer wins gold award  - Beer - 2008</title><description>Trumer Pils beer has been awarded a gold prize for best German-style Pilsner at the recent 2008 Euro...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/727.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:07:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/727.aspx?ItemId=727</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewing makes a comeback in Ipswich - Beer - 2008</title><description>Brewing is set to make a comeback at the Tolly Cobbold building in Ipswich.  The local Evening Star ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/722.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:06:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/722.aspx?ItemId=722</guid></item><item><title>news - Herefordshire brewery launches local ales  - Beer - 2008</title><description>A Herefordshire Brewery has launched a range of beers to be released in 2009.  The Wye Valley Brewer...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/723.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:05:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/723.aspx?ItemId=723</guid></item><item><title>news - Investor 'to become more involved with Dr Pepper' - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz has expressed an interest in becoming more involved with the Dr Pe...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/724.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:13:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/724.aspx?ItemId=724</guid></item><item><title>news - ABA to increase recycling - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>The American Beverage Association (ABA) has agreed a major partnership with The Climate Group.   Und...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/719.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:08:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/719.aspx?ItemId=719</guid></item><item><title>news - MillerCoors to reformulate drink - Beer - 2008</title><description>MillerCoors is to reformulate its Sparks beverage voluntarily after concerns were raised about the b...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/720.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:07:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/720.aspx?ItemId=720</guid></item><item><title>news - CCE improves outlook - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has chosen to increase its financial performance expectations for 2008. ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/721.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:51:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/721.aspx?ItemId=721</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo unveils new enhanced water range - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>PepsiCo has unveiled a range of enhanced waters that it plans to launch in the US in the near future...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/717.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:54:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/717.aspx?ItemId=717</guid></item><item><title>news - US craft beer showcased at Chinese event - Beer - 2008</title><description>The Brewers Association in the US has been showcasing craft beer products in the country in China, i...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/718.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:53:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/718.aspx?ItemId=718</guid></item><item><title>news - Welsh singer 'to promote Diet Coke' - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Welsh singing star Duffy is set to star in promotions for Diet Coke, according to new reports.   It ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/714.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:43:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/714.aspx?ItemId=714</guid></item><item><title>news - Union criticises Bulmers job cuts - Beer - 2008</title><description>A leading trade union has criticised Scottish &amp; Newcastle's decision to cut jobs at the Bulmers bott...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/715.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:56:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/715.aspx?ItemId=715</guid></item><item><title>news - Baltika ships to Libya - Beer - 2008</title><description>Baltika Breweries has announced that it is attempting to expand its foothold on the African continen...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/716.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:53:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/716.aspx?ItemId=716</guid></item><item><title>news - Hansen Natural agrees distribution deal - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Hansen Natural has agreed a new distribution deal with Grupo Jumex, it has been announced.   The Cal...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/711.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:53:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/711.aspx?ItemId=711</guid></item><item><title>news - Cadbury to sell beverage interest - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Cadbury has revealed plans to put its Australian beverage business up for sale after a review.  The ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/712.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:52:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/712.aspx?ItemId=712</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola to launch new drink? - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>The Coca-Cola Company could be about to launch a new natural beverage in the US, it has been claimed...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/713.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:58:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/713.aspx?ItemId=713</guid></item><item><title>news - CCA agrees partnership deal - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) has been named as the premier partner and official beverage supplier of the P...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/709.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:48:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/709.aspx?ItemId=709</guid></item><item><title>news - Cusquena wins recognition - Beer - 2008</title><description>Cusquena has been named the most preferred beer by executives in Peru, it has been revealed.   In a ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/710.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:56:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/710.aspx?ItemId=710</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola chairman 'will not stand for re-election' - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Neville Isdell, the current chairman of the Coca-Cola Company, is not planning to stand for re-elect...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/707.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:54:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/707.aspx?ItemId=707</guid></item><item><title>news - Rexam to cut can production - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>Rexam has announced plans to cut its can production capacity in the US by shutting another of its pl...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/708.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:01:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/708.aspx?ItemId=708</guid></item><item><title>news - Diageo teams up with record company - Beer - 2008</title><description>Diageo is to partner with major record company EMI Music on a number of music-based projects, it has...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/705.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:07:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/705.aspx?ItemId=705</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlsberg appoints CEO - Beer - 2008</title><description>Carlsberg Polska has appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO), in a move which will take effect...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/706.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:02:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/706.aspx?ItemId=706</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola GB launches recycling campaign - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Coca-Cola Great Britain (GB) has announced the launch of a new initiative to remind consumers of the...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/702.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:28:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/702.aspx?ItemId=702</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller launches new African brewery - Beer - 2008</title><description>SABMiller's African division has revealed that the company's latest African brewery has been opened....</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/703.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/703.aspx?ItemId=703</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser Busch InBev announces job cuts - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  beer industry reports   Leading global brewing firm Anheuser-...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/704.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:32:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/704.aspx?ItemId=704</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller to embrace local sourcing - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  beer industry reports   SABMiller is to increase its efforts ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/698.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:41:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/698.aspx?ItemId=698</guid></item><item><title>news - DC Brands agrees deal with sports trainer - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   DC Brands has signed a major promotiona...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/699.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:37:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/699.aspx?ItemId=699</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo appoints new CMO - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   PepsiCo has appointed Jill Beraud as it...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/700.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:35:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/700.aspx?ItemId=700</guid></item><item><title>news - Bottled water 'not a risk to public health' - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports    The range of bottled water for sale in...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/697.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:48:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/697.aspx?ItemId=697</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken to close brewery - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  beer industry reports     Heineken is to close its Beamish &amp; ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/695.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:55:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/695.aspx?ItemId=695</guid></item><item><title>news - S&amp;N gains responsibility for Murphy's - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  beer industry reports   Scottish &amp; Newcastle (S&amp;N) is to be g...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/696.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:45:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/696.aspx?ItemId=696</guid></item><item><title>news - 'Space beer' unveiled - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  beer industry reports    Sapporo Breweries has announced the ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/692.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:56:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/692.aspx?ItemId=692</guid></item><item><title>news - Dr Pepper Snapple responds in free drink row - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) has released a ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/693.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:55:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/693.aspx?ItemId=693</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken extends rugby sponsorship - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  beer industry reports   Heineken has agreed a deal with the E...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/694.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:58:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/694.aspx?ItemId=694</guid></item><item><title>news - AG Barr announces like-for-like sales rise - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>The company behind drinks brands such as Irn-Bru has announced that its like-for-like sales in the t...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/691.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:39:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/691.aspx?ItemId=691</guid></item><item><title>news - PBG appoints senior vice-president - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   The Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG) has anno...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/690.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:57:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/690.aspx?ItemId=690</guid></item><item><title>news - Portman Group launches drinks marketing campaign - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - beer industry reports  The Portman Group has announced it is l...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/689.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:05:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/689.aspx?ItemId=689</guid></item><item><title>news - Pepsi brand helps recycling initiative - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  Pepsi-Cola North America (PCNA) has revea...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/688.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:50:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/688.aspx?ItemId=688</guid></item><item><title>news - Campaign to cut beer tax launched - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  beer industry reports   The British Beer and Pub Association ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/685.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:04:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/685.aspx?ItemId=685</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola begins work on plant - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   Coca-Cola has started work on the const...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/686.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/686.aspx?ItemId=686</guid></item><item><title>news - UK beverage industry cuts emissions - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports     The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) h...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/687.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:57:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/687.aspx?ItemId=687</guid></item><item><title>news - Baltika brands prepared for Uruguay launch - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  beer industry reports     Baltika has announced that plans fo...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/683.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:28:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/683.aspx?ItemId=683</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola launches malt drink in Nairobi - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   The Coca-Cola Company has announced pla...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/684.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:54:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/684.aspx?ItemId=684</guid></item><item><title>news - UK dairy body unveils policy document - Dairy Drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  dairy drinks reports    Dairy UK has announced the publicatio...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/681.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:58:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/681.aspx?ItemId=681</guid></item><item><title>news - Big brands drive Britvic profit rise - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   Britvic has attributed the strong perfo...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/680.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:43:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/680.aspx?ItemId=680</guid></item><item><title>news - DNA agrees export deal - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   DNA Beverage Corporation has agreed its...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/679.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/679.aspx?ItemId=679</guid></item><item><title>news - Tango marketing campaign launched - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   Britvic has announced the launch of a n...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/678.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:46:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/678.aspx?ItemId=678</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo announces Mexico investment plans - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   PepsiCo has revealed that it hopes to i...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/675.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:04:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/675.aspx?ItemId=675</guid></item><item><title>news - Baltika to take part in Indian event - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  beer industry reports   Baltika Breweries has revealed it is ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/676.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/676.aspx?ItemId=676</guid></item><item><title>news - Cobra Beer to be sold? - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  beer industry reports   Cobra Beer has announced that its own...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/677.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:46:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/677.aspx?ItemId=677</guid></item><item><title>news - Dr Pepper Snapple extends coupon offer - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) has extended it...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/672.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:27:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/672.aspx?ItemId=672</guid></item><item><title>news - Nestea launches new RTD beverage - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  Nestea has announced the launch of a new ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/673.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:44:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/673.aspx?ItemId=673</guid></item><item><title>news - CCGB unveils festive campaign - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   Coca-Cola Great Britain (CCGB) has unve...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/670.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:00:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/670.aspx?ItemId=670</guid></item><item><title>news - Baltika brand wins award - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  beer industry reports  Baltika Breweries has revealed that it...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/671.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:19:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/671.aspx?ItemId=671</guid></item><item><title>news - CCC announces investment plans - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  beer industry reports   Compania Cervecera de Canarias (CCC) ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/666.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:53:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/666.aspx?ItemId=666</guid></item><item><title>news - On-premise sector 'facing challenges' - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  -  beer industry reports   - beverage pac...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/667.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:33:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/667.aspx?ItemId=667</guid></item><item><title>news - DPS agrees sponsorship deal - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   - beer industry reports  - beverage pac...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/668.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:32:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/668.aspx?ItemId=668</guid></item><item><title>news - Molson Coors appoints new chairman - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  -  beer industry reports   - beverage pac...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/669.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:38:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/669.aspx?ItemId=669</guid></item><item><title>news - PBG launches new initiative - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   - beer industry reports  - beverage pac...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/663.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:54:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/663.aspx?ItemId=663</guid></item><item><title>news - Rexam reveals 'solid' beverage can performance - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  -  beverage pack...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/664.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:53:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/664.aspx?ItemId=664</guid></item><item><title>news - OFT backs merger deal - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/665.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:08:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/665.aspx?ItemId=665</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser-Busch recognised for nature work - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   - 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Heineken launches drinking campaign - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/656.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:59:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/656.aspx?ItemId=656</guid></item><item><title>news - Lion Nathan and CCA discuss merger - General - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/657.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:57:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/657.aspx?ItemId=657</guid></item><item><title>news - DPS records sales fall - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/658.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:50:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/658.aspx?ItemId=658</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo opens up about caffeine content - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports    Soft drink giant PepsiCo's Canadian di...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/654.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:03:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/654.aspx?ItemId=654</guid></item><item><title>news - Drinks cans to be individually printed  - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - beverage  packaging reports    Drinks cans can now be individu...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/655.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:57:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/655.aspx?ItemId=655</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser-Busch shareholders approve InBev deal - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/653.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:38:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/653.aspx?ItemId=653</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller announces revenue increase - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/652.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:50:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/652.aspx?ItemId=652</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola GB 'to acquire Waters &amp; Robson' - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - 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Campaign group attacks brewery closure - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/647.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:18:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/647.aspx?ItemId=647</guid></item><item><title>news - UK happy hours 'should be banned' - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/648.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:50:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/648.aspx?ItemId=648</guid></item><item><title>news - C&amp;C appoints new CEO - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/645.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:30:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/645.aspx?ItemId=645</guid></item><item><title>news - Baltika announces gross profit increase - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/646.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:53:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/646.aspx?ItemId=646</guid></item><item><title>news - Cott 'continues to make progress' - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/643.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:59:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/643.aspx?ItemId=643</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser-Busch reports increased sales - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/644.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:58:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/644.aspx?ItemId=644</guid></item><item><title>news - InBev reveals volume growth - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/642.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:57:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/642.aspx?ItemId=642</guid></item><item><title>news - Molson Coors reports net income increase - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/640.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:59:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/640.aspx?ItemId=640</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlsberg announces organic beer volume growth - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/641.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:56:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/641.aspx?ItemId=641</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlsberg to close UK brewery - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/638.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:37:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/638.aspx?ItemId=638</guid></item><item><title>news - Ocean Spray launches new beverages - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/639.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/639.aspx?ItemId=639</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo reveals China investment plans - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/634.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/634.aspx?ItemId=634</guid></item><item><title>news - PBG announces management changes - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   - 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Coca-Cola GB wins award - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/632.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:53:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/632.aspx?ItemId=632</guid></item><item><title>news - Rexam announces appointment - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/631.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:46:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/631.aspx?ItemId=631</guid></item><item><title>news - Baltika aims to expand Central American interests - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   - 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Bud Light to sponsor mountain resorts - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/627.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:45:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/627.aspx?ItemId=627</guid></item><item><title>news - UK minister calls for drinks size changes - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/626.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:59:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/626.aspx?ItemId=626</guid></item><item><title>news - New drinks labelling scheme launched in the US - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - 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UK beer sales fall - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/622.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:55:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/622.aspx?ItemId=622</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlsberg completes sale of Turk Tuborg - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/620.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:47:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/620.aspx?ItemId=620</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken officially open brewery - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/621.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:00:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/621.aspx?ItemId=621</guid></item><item><title>news - Limited edition Coca-Cola Zero packaging unveiled - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/618.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:59:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/618.aspx?ItemId=618</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiAmericas reveals volume growth - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/619.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:52:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/619.aspx?ItemId=619</guid></item><item><title>news - Swedish lager set for UK launch - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/616.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:18:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/616.aspx?ItemId=616</guid></item><item><title>news - Tecate to sponsor boxing event - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/615.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:53:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/615.aspx?ItemId=615</guid></item><item><title>news - New antioxidant drink launched in the UK - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   - 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Carlsberg appoints new UK CEO - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/611.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:59:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/611.aspx?ItemId=611</guid></item><item><title>news - Britvic announces revenue growth - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   -  beer industry reports   - beverage  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/609.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:58:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/609.aspx?ItemId=609</guid></item><item><title>news - All-natural beverages launched at event - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence -  soft drinks reports   - 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PepsiCo reports revenue growth - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/606.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:43:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/606.aspx?ItemId=606</guid></item><item><title>news - Soap opera-inspired beer to launch in the UK - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/607.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:34:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/607.aspx?ItemId=607</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller records lager volume growth - Beer - 2008</title><description>SABMiller recorded a lager volume growth of three per cent during the half year to the end of Septem...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/604.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:55:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/604.aspx?ItemId=604</guid></item><item><title>news - Bebida agrees distribution deal - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/602.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:55:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/602.aspx?ItemId=602</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller to launch beer brand in India - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/603.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:54:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/603.aspx?ItemId=603</guid></item><item><title>news - Cobra continues BFI sponsorship - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/601.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:03:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/601.aspx?ItemId=601</guid></item><item><title>news - PCNA names bottler of the year - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/600.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:09:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/600.aspx?ItemId=600</guid></item><item><title>news - Peroni to sponsor fashion event - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/599.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:02:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/599.aspx?ItemId=599</guid></item><item><title>news - Corona to sponsor tour - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/598.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:50:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/598.aspx?ItemId=598</guid></item><item><title>news - InBev UK launches website - Beer - 2008</title><description>InBev UK has unveiled a new website designed to provide advice to retailers about responsible drinki...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/597.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/597.aspx?ItemId=597</guid></item><item><title>news - Steaz to offset carbon emissions - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/596.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:55:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/596.aspx?ItemId=596</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser-Busch announces leadership appointments - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/595.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:05:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/595.aspx?ItemId=595</guid></item><item><title>news - Aladdin Beverage launches new marketing campaign - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/592.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:39:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/592.aspx?ItemId=592</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser-Busch renews sponsorship deal - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/593.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:54:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/593.aspx?ItemId=593</guid></item><item><title>news - CCE announces new appointment - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/594.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:48:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/594.aspx?ItemId=594</guid></item><item><title>news - PBG appoints new chairman - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/591.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:02:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/591.aspx?ItemId=591</guid></item><item><title>news - Hansen agrees distribution deal - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/590.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:52:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/590.aspx?ItemId=590</guid></item><item><title>news - B&amp;C acquisition approved - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/588.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:51:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/588.aspx?ItemId=588</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser-Busch reports 'good' volume growth - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/589.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:54:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/589.aspx?ItemId=589</guid></item><item><title>news - Bebida agrees sponsorship deal - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/587.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:52:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/587.aspx?ItemId=587</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola Hellenic reports volume growth - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/586.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:54:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/586.aspx?ItemId=586</guid></item><item><title>news - Healthy Beverage Company launches new iced teas - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/583.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/583.aspx?ItemId=583</guid></item><item><title>news - Bebida Beverage Company delivers first shipment  - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/584.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:58:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/584.aspx?ItemId=584</guid></item><item><title>news - Brick Brewing launches new premium beer - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/585.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:03:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/585.aspx?ItemId=585</guid></item><item><title>news - PBG reports revenue increase - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/582.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:17:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/582.aspx?ItemId=582</guid></item><item><title>news - DPS announces organisational changes - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/581.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:36:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/581.aspx?ItemId=581</guid></item><item><title>news - UK retailer launches beer competition - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/580.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:04:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/580.aspx?ItemId=580</guid></item><item><title>news - Drinks Americas agrees distribution deal - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/579.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:33:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/579.aspx?ItemId=579</guid></item><item><title>news - InBev shareholders approve Anheuser-Busch deal - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/578.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/578.aspx?ItemId=578</guid></item><item><title>news - Diageo announces executive appointments - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/577.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:42:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/577.aspx?ItemId=577</guid></item><item><title>news - Bebida Beverage product gets strong reception - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/576.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:04:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/576.aspx?ItemId=576</guid></item><item><title>news - Foster's Group appoints new chief executive - Beer - 2008</title><description>The Foster's Group has appointed its former non-executive director Ian Johnston as its new chief exe...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/575.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:24:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/575.aspx?ItemId=575</guid></item><item><title>news - Energy drink named sponsor for tennis event - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/574.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:59:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/574.aspx?ItemId=574</guid></item><item><title>news - PBG to acquire Lane Affiliated - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/573.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:31:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/573.aspx?ItemId=573</guid></item><item><title>news - Purple agrees distribution deal - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/572.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:45:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/572.aspx?ItemId=572</guid></item><item><title>news - ABA defends energy drinks - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/571.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:43:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/571.aspx?ItemId=571</guid></item><item><title>news - AG Barr announces profit before tax increase - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/570.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:54:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/570.aspx?ItemId=570</guid></item><item><title>news - Diageo launches responsible drinking website - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/569.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:47:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/569.aspx?ItemId=569</guid></item><item><title>news - Embodi distribution to be expanded - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/568.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:51:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/568.aspx?ItemId=568</guid></item><item><title>news - Beer event to be held in London - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/567.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:54:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/567.aspx?ItemId=567</guid></item><item><title>news - Rock star to develop beer - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/566.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:43:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/566.aspx?ItemId=566</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiAmericas to increase Crush distribution - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/565.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:11:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/565.aspx?ItemId=565</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken launches new ad campaign - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/564.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:46:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/564.aspx?ItemId=564</guid></item><item><title>news - Alcoa launches climate change initiative - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>Alcoa has launched a new scheme designed to help it tackle its carbon footprint and other environmen...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/562.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:13:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/562.aspx?ItemId=562</guid></item><item><title>news - Constellation aims to double wine sales in Russia - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports - beer industry reports - beverage packagi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/560.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:55:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/560.aspx?ItemId=560</guid></item><item><title>news - First Juice unveils new juices for toddlers - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports - beer industry reports - beverage packagi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/559.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:58:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/559.aspx?ItemId=559</guid></item><item><title>news - Baywood acquires Skae Beverage - General - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports - beer industry reports - beverage packagi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/558.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:00:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/558.aspx?ItemId=558</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo submits bid for Lebedyansky  - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports - beer industry reports - beverage packagi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/557.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:04:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/557.aspx?ItemId=557</guid></item><item><title>news - Milk 'helps prevent dental erosion' - Dairy Drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports - beer industry reports - beverage packagi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/556.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/556.aspx?ItemId=556</guid></item><item><title>news - Executive lauds Sports Pouch Beverage technology - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports - beer industry reports - beverage packagi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/555.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/555.aspx?ItemId=555</guid></item><item><title>news - School milk cartons now recyclable - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports - beer industry reports - beverage packagi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/554.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:30:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/554.aspx?ItemId=554</guid></item><item><title>news - Chinese consultant comments on Coca-Cola takeover - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>The takeover of the Huiyuan Group - the largest pure fruit juice company in China - by Coca-Cola was...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/553.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:56:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/553.aspx?ItemId=553</guid></item><item><title>news - Jack White "disappointed" his song features in Coke advert  - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports - beer industry reports - beverage packagi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/552.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:20:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/552.aspx?ItemId=552</guid></item><item><title>news - Price of beer 'on the up'  - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports - beer industry reports - beverage packagi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/561.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:00:27 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/561.aspx?ItemId=561</guid></item><item><title>news - National Beverage's operating income increases - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/551.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:19:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/551.aspx?ItemId=551</guid></item><item><title>news - Diageo proposes site for new brewery - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/550.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:15:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/550.aspx?ItemId=550</guid></item><item><title>news - US beverage industry 'reducing calories in schools' - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/548.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:27:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/548.aspx?ItemId=548</guid></item><item><title>news - Britvic 'confident of meeting expectations' - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/549.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:24:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/549.aspx?ItemId=549</guid></item><item><title>news - Organic beverage sales 'set to grow' - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/546.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:57:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/546.aspx?ItemId=546</guid></item><item><title>news - Tsingtao agrees to buy brewery stake - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/547.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:55:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/547.aspx?ItemId=547</guid></item><item><title>news - Alcoa named in sustainability index - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/545.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/545.aspx?ItemId=545</guid></item><item><title>news - Skinny Nutritional Corp agrees distributional deal - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/544.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:57:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/544.aspx?ItemId=544</guid></item><item><title>news - Bebida launches new website - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/543.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:31:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/543.aspx?ItemId=543</guid></item><item><title>news - Michelob launches new year-round beers - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/542.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:07:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/542.aspx?ItemId=542</guid></item><item><title>news - Plastic 'replacing traditional packaging materials' - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/539.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:55:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/539.aspx?ItemId=539</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller to launch new beer brand in South Africa - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/540.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:52:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/540.aspx?ItemId=540</guid></item><item><title>news - Pub closures may affect UK beer sales - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/538.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:07:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/538.aspx?ItemId=538</guid></item><item><title>news - Dairy drinks industry goes green - Dairy Drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/536.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:15:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/536.aspx?ItemId=536</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola trials new soda fountain - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Global beverage market intelligence - soft drinks reports  - beer industry reports  - beverage packa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/537.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:12:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/537.aspx?ItemId=537</guid></item><item><title>news - Consumers spend more on soft drinks, research shows - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>A study into beverage trends reveals that Britons spend more on cold soft drinks than they do on bre...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/535.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:15:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/535.aspx?ItemId=535</guid></item><item><title>news - Coke Zero links with 007 for marketing campaign  - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Coca-Cola has rebranded its Zero beverage as Zero Zero 7 as part of a new marketing campaign to prom...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/534.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:00:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/534.aspx?ItemId=534</guid></item><item><title>news - Beer bottles 'use most glass packaging'  - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>A new report shows that beer bottles use the most glass of any packaging.  Research from Global Indu...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/533.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:59:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/533.aspx?ItemId=533</guid></item><item><title>news - Danone sells shares in Chinese juice firm to Coco-Cola  - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>French juice and health food company Danone has agreed to sell its shares in Chinese drinks company ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/532.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:36:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/532.aspx?ItemId=532</guid></item><item><title>news - Cobell releases new juice and smoothie boxes  - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>International drinks manufacturer Cobell has launched two new products, the Juice Box and the Smooth...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/531.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:34:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/531.aspx?ItemId=531</guid></item><item><title>news - Windmill beer being brewed near Sheffield  - Beer - 2008</title><description>The brewing of Sheffield's new beer, made at the Heage Windmill, began earlier this week by workers ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/530.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:28:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/530.aspx?ItemId=530</guid></item><item><title>news - Coors ups beer price by 3p a pint  - Beer - 2008</title><description>Brewer Coors has announced that it is increasing the price of its beers by three pence a pint due to...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/529.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:09:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/529.aspx?ItemId=529</guid></item><item><title>news - Fruit Shoots break £100m sales barrier  - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Robinson's Fruit Shoot drinks have broken through the £100 million sales barrier.  According to a re...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/528.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:19:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/528.aspx?ItemId=528</guid></item><item><title>news - RTD passes expectations - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Nestle and Jamba have announced that their new ready-to-drink RTD beverage has passed their initial ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/527.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:43:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/527.aspx?ItemId=527</guid></item><item><title>news - Purple prepared for New York rollout - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Purple Beverage Company has revealed it is preparing its antioxidant drink for distribution across N...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/526.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:00:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/526.aspx?ItemId=526</guid></item><item><title>news - International performance drives Diageo growth - Beer - 2008</title><description>A leading name in the global beverage market has announced that its performance in areas such as Lat...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/525.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:36:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/525.aspx?ItemId=525</guid></item><item><title>news - New energy drink launched in the US - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Crayons has unveiled a new energy drink which it describes as the only all-natural and corn syrup-fr...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/524.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:59:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/524.aspx?ItemId=524</guid></item><item><title>news - Cott lowers profit target - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Cott has lowered its adjusted operating profit target for this year, it has been announced.   The co...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/523.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:55:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/523.aspx?ItemId=523</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken announces profit growth - Beer - 2008</title><description>Heineken has revealed that it experienced net profit growth of 5.3 per cent during the first six mon...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/521.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:58:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/521.aspx?ItemId=521</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlberg appoints new CEO for Brasseries Kronenbourg - Beer - 2008</title><description>Carlsberg has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer (CEO) to its Brasseries Kro...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/522.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:09:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/522.aspx?ItemId=522</guid></item><item><title>news - Baltika completes brewery purchase  - Beer - 2008</title><description>Baltika Breweries has announced that its takeover of a new brewery in Azerbaijan has been completed....</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/520.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/520.aspx?ItemId=520</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola opens bottling plant - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>The Coca-Cola Company has officially opened its largest bottling facility in Mongolia.   Based in Ul...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/519.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:52:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/519.aspx?ItemId=519</guid></item><item><title>news - Purple to be distributed across California - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Purple Beverage Company is set to have its antioxidant drink distributed across the northern part of...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/517.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:43:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/517.aspx?ItemId=517</guid></item><item><title>news - Attitude Drinks to develop new dairy drink - Dairy Drinks - 2008</title><description>Attitude Drinks has announced that it is to develop and launch a new functional dairy beverage throu...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/518.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:43:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/518.aspx?ItemId=518</guid></item><item><title>news - DPS agrees distribution deal - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) has signed an agreement with the Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG) which will see o...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/516.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:26:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/516.aspx?ItemId=516</guid></item><item><title>news - Amcor announces profit increase - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>Amcor has announced that its profits before interest and tax grew by 9.4 per cent over the 12 months...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/514.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:51:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/514.aspx?ItemId=514</guid></item><item><title>news - Innovative Beverage Group prepares to launch beverage - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Innovative Beverage Group has revealed that is planning to release a new beverage designed  to calm ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/515.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:50:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/515.aspx?ItemId=515</guid></item><item><title>news - Stampede Light signs Jessica Simpson - Beer - 2008</title><description>Stampede Light has agreed a deal which will see film and music star Jessica Simpson promote its new ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/513.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:11:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/513.aspx?ItemId=513</guid></item><item><title>news - CCA records 22% profit increase - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) experienced a profit increase of 22 per cent over the first six months of thi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/512.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:31:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/512.aspx?ItemId=512</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken signs tennis star - Beer - 2008</title><description>Heineken has announced it has agreed a deal with tennis star James Blake which will see him appear i...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/511.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/511.aspx?ItemId=511</guid></item><item><title>news - New Mountain Dew beverage launched - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Pepsi-Cola North America has launched a new Mountain Dew beverage designed by consumers of the brand...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/510.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:51:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/510.aspx?ItemId=510</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller appoints new managing director - Beer - 2008</title><description>SABMiller has announced the appointment of a new managing director for its Miller Brands company.   ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/509.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:51:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/509.aspx?ItemId=509</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola works with celebrity photographer - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Coca-Cola has announced it is launching bottles that feature packaging designed by a celebrity photo...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/508.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:18:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/508.aspx?ItemId=508</guid></item><item><title>news - Britvic launches Tango promotion - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>A leading UK soft drinks company has introduced a new promotion on packs of one of its major brands....</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/507.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:51:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/507.aspx?ItemId=507</guid></item><item><title>news - Saku Brewery appoints new CEO - Beer - 2008</title><description>Carlsberg Group's Estonian business Saku Brewery has announced the appointment of a new chief execut...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/506.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:55:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/506.aspx?ItemId=506</guid></item><item><title>news - Purple's recognised revenue 'increases by 100%' - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Purple Beverage Company has announced that its recognised revenue grew by 100 per cent in the fiscal...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/505.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:58:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/505.aspx?ItemId=505</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken teams up with James Bond - Beer - 2008</title><description>Heineken has announced that it is to launch a marketing campaign to tie-in with the release of the n...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/504.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:54:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/504.aspx?ItemId=504</guid></item><item><title>news - Designer Whey appoints senior vice-president of sales - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>A company which is planning to introduce new products to the US beverage market has announced the ap...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/503.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:27:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/503.aspx?ItemId=503</guid></item><item><title>news - InBev reports small volume growth - Beer - 2008</title><description>A leading company in the global beverage market has announced a small growth in its volumes for the ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/502.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/502.aspx?ItemId=502</guid></item><item><title>news - DPS announces small net sales increase - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) has revealed that its new sales increased by one per cent in the second quar...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/501.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:56:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/501.aspx?ItemId=501</guid></item><item><title>news - Rexam designs embossed can for cider brand - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>Beverage can manufacturer Rexam has announced the development of uniquely embossed packaging for a F...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/500.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:00:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/500.aspx?ItemId=500</guid></item><item><title>news - Purple agrees distribution deal - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Purple Beverage Company has agreed a new distribution agreement which will see its antioxidant drink...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/499.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:50:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/499.aspx?ItemId=499</guid></item><item><title>news - CSDs 'dominate Irish soft drinks market' - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) account for a 50 per cent share of the Irish soft drinks market, accor...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/498.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:36:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/498.aspx?ItemId=498</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlsberg agrees deal with Welsh brewer - Beer - 2008</title><description>Carlsberg has agreed a deal with a brewer which will see it offer the company's products to free tra...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/497.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:31:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/497.aspx?ItemId=497</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola prepares to debut film - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>The Coca-Cola Company is preparing to debut a film about the people that the beverage firm chose to ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/496.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:53:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/496.aspx?ItemId=496</guid></item><item><title>news - APB net profit grows by 34% - Beer - 2008</title><description>Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) has announced that its net profit before expectional items grew by 34 p...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/495.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/495.aspx?ItemId=495</guid></item><item><title>news - Recyclable milk container launched in the UK - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>A new recyclable cardboard milk bottle has been introduced by a leading supermarket retailer.  The d...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/494.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:53:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/494.aspx?ItemId=494</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola Bottling announces earnings increase - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Coca-Cola Bottling has announced that its basic net income rose during the second quarter of 2008.  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/493.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:25:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/493.aspx?ItemId=493</guid></item><item><title>news - Britvic water brand benefits from ad campaign - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Britvic has described an advertising campaign for one of its spring water brands as a "resounding su...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/492.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:45:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/492.aspx?ItemId=492</guid></item><item><title>news - Hansen Natural reports sales increase - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Hansen Natural has revealed that its gross sales for the second quarter of 2008 grew by 15.5 per cen...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/491.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:23:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/491.aspx?ItemId=491</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller subsidiary sells water business - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>A subsidiary of global brewer SABMiller has agreed a deal to sell one of its bottled water businesse...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/490.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:56:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/490.aspx?ItemId=490</guid></item><item><title>news - Nichols reports 15% half-year profit rise - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>The soft drinks company behind brands including Vimto has announced a 15 per cent rise in its half-y...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/489.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:58:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/489.aspx?ItemId=489</guid></item><item><title>news - Boston Beer announces net revenue increase - Beer - 2008</title><description>The Boston Beer Company has announced that its net revenue for the second quarter of 2008 increased ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/488.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:59:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/488.aspx?ItemId=488</guid></item><item><title>news - AG Barr to acquire Rubicon - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>The soft drinks company behind brands including Irn-Bru has entered into an deal to buy Rubicon.  AG...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/487.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:34:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/487.aspx?ItemId=487</guid></item><item><title>news - US craft brewers visit the UK - Beer - 2008</title><description>A number of US-based craft brewers have visited the UK to showcase their drinks at the Great British...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/486.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:20:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/486.aspx?ItemId=486</guid></item><item><title>news - UK beer prices 'to reach £5 a pint by 2012' - Beer - 2008</title><description>Increases in tax on beer could push the price of a pint up to around £5 by 2012, according to new fo...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/485.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:44:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/485.aspx?ItemId=485</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlsberg announces beer volume growth - Beer - 2008</title><description>Carlsberg has revealed that its organic beer volume grew by six per cent during the second quarter o...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/484.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:02:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/484.aspx?ItemId=484</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller announces management changes - Beer - 2008</title><description>A leading brewer in the global beverage market has revealed it is to make a series of management cha...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/483.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/483.aspx?ItemId=483</guid></item><item><title>news - Rexam reveals beverage can volume growth - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>Rexam has revealed that its beverage can volumes grew in Europe and emerging markets during the firs...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/482.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:52:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/482.aspx?ItemId=482</guid></item><item><title>news - InBev to raise UK prices - Beer - 2008</title><description>A leading name in the global beer market has announced it is raising the price of its products in th...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/481.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:01:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/481.aspx?ItemId=481</guid></item><item><title>news - Ale 'growing popularity across the UK' - Beer - 2008</title><description>A number of consumers across the UK are turning to ale when they head out to pubs, according to an e...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/480.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:33:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/480.aspx?ItemId=480</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser-Busch goes green - Beer - 2008</title><description>A leading company in the global beer market has revealed that it has installed renewable energy syst...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/479.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/479.aspx?ItemId=479</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller lager volumes 'grow by 1.5%' - Beer - 2008</title><description>SABMiller has announced that its lager volumes grew by 1.5 per cent in the three months to June 30th...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/478.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:52:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/478.aspx?ItemId=478</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken visitors centre to reopen - Beer - 2008</title><description>Heineken has announced that its visitors centre in Amsterdam is expected to reopen in October.   The...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/477.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:52:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/477.aspx?ItemId=477</guid></item><item><title>news - Beer 'the US alcoholic drink of choice' - Beer - 2008</title><description>Beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the US, according to the findings of a new poll.   Ga...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/476.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:44:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/476.aspx?ItemId=476</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola Enterprises appoints US division president - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has appointed a new president for its US-based business unit.   Steve Ca...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/475.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:01:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/475.aspx?ItemId=475</guid></item><item><title>news - Recycling as many drinks bottles as possible 'a no-brainer' - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>New efforts to recycle as much plastic food and drinks packaging as possible have been described by ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/474.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:49:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/474.aspx?ItemId=474</guid></item><item><title>news - Beer sales in the UK fall - Beer - 2008</title><description>Beer sales in the UK fell by 4.5 per cent in the second quarter of this year compared to the same pe...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/472.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:56:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/472.aspx?ItemId=472</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller announces expansion plans - Beer - 2008</title><description>SABMiller has revealed that it is planning to expand its export operations across Europe.   The brew...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/471.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:36:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/471.aspx?ItemId=471</guid></item><item><title>news - Britvic's revenues rise by 29.9% - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Beverage company Britvic has announced that its revenues grew by nearly a third in the 40 weeks to J...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/470.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:47:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/470.aspx?ItemId=470</guid></item><item><title>news - Lion Nathan reports 7% revenue growth - Beer - 2008</title><description>Lion Nathan has revealed that its revenue grew by seven per cent over the nine months to June 30th. ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/469.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:53:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/469.aspx?ItemId=469</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser-Busch reports sales increase - Beer - 2008</title><description>Anheuser-Busch's net sales grew by 4.6 per cent in the second quarter of this year compared to figur...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/468.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:01:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/468.aspx?ItemId=468</guid></item><item><title>news - PepsiCo reports net revenue growth - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>PepsiCo has announced that its net revenue grew by 14 per cent over the second quarter of this year ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/467.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:52:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/467.aspx?ItemId=467</guid></item><item><title>news - Brick Brewing reduces beverage prices - Beer - 2008</title><description>Canadian firm Brick Brewing has reduced the cost of several of its beverages for a limited period.  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/466.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:52:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/466.aspx?ItemId=466</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlsberg sells stake in Turk Tuborg - Beer - 2008</title><description>A leading brewer in the global beverage industry has sold its interests in Turkey's number two beer ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/465.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:01:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/465.aspx?ItemId=465</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser-Busch renews sponsorship deal - Beer - 2008</title><description>A leading name in the global beer market has renewed its sponsorship deal with the US Olympic Team. ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/464.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:37:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/464.aspx?ItemId=464</guid></item><item><title>news - Ready-to-drink beverages 'to grow in the US' - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>Consumption of non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages is expected to grow in the US, according to a ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/463.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:58:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/463.aspx?ItemId=463</guid></item><item><title>news - Foster's CEO steps down - Beer - 2008</title><description>Foster's Group has announced that its chief executive officer (CEO) Trevor O'Hoy has stepped down fr...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/462.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:47:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/462.aspx?ItemId=462</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewer creates alcohol guide - Beer - 2008</title><description>A leading brewer in the global beverage industry has launched a new online guide designed to encoura...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/461.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:42:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/461.aspx?ItemId=461</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewer announces Chinese beer festival plans - Beer - 2008</title><description>A leading company in the global beer market is representing its country in a major Chinese beer fest...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/460.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:17:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/460.aspx?ItemId=460</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola Company reports net revenue growth - Soft drinks - 2008</title><description>The Coca-Cola Company's net revenue grew by 17 per cent during the second quarter of 2008 compared t...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/459.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:02:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/459.aspx?ItemId=459</guid></item><item><title>news - Graphic Packaging reveals expansion plans - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>Graphic Packaging has revealed plans to expand its operations at its production facility in Michigan...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/458.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:51:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/458.aspx?ItemId=458</guid></item><item><title>news - Crown Holdings announces net sales increase - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>A leading global producer of beverage cans has announced that its net sales rose to $2,196 million (...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/457.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:57:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/457.aspx?ItemId=457</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola launches Olympic advertising - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Coca-Cola North America (CCNA) has launched new advertising to support its sponsorship for the forth...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/456.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:25:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/456.aspx?ItemId=456</guid></item><item><title>news - Global beer production 'rises by 5.2 per cent' - Beer - 2008</title><description>Beer production across the world grew by 5.2 per cent in 2007 compared to figures from the previous ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/455.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:58:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/455.aspx?ItemId=455</guid></item><item><title>news - Hat Trick Beverages enters into joint venture - Dairy Drinks - 2008</title><description>Hat Trick Beverages has entered into a joint venture which will see it work together with a Chinese ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/454.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:48:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/454.aspx?ItemId=454</guid></item><item><title>news - MGD 64 to sponsor races - Beer - 2008</title><description>The Miller Genuine Draft (MGD) 64 brand has announced it is to sponsor three triathlons taking place...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/453.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:22:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/453.aspx?ItemId=453</guid></item><item><title>news - Major marketing push announced for Corona - Beer - 2008</title><description>Corona Extra is to be given a major promotional push across the UK, it has been announced.  The beer...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/452.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:43:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/452.aspx?ItemId=452</guid></item><item><title>news - Boo Koo Holdings reveals 'strong response' to energy drink - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Boo Koo Holdings has revealed that its energy drink brand is now on sale in more than 1,000 convenie...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/451.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:02:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/451.aspx?ItemId=451</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser-Busch accepts InBev bid - Beer - 2008</title><description>A leading company in the global beverage market has revealed it has accepted a takeover offer.   Bud...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/450.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:20:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/450.aspx?ItemId=450</guid></item><item><title>news - Beverage Innovations unveil functional beverages - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Beverage Innovations has unveiled a new range of functional beverages designed to provide consumers ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/449.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:02:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/449.aspx?ItemId=449</guid></item><item><title>news - US beverage firm 'one of best' - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>A US natural beverage firm is celebrating after being named one of the 100 best companies in the sec...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/447.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:51:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/447.aspx?ItemId=447</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller appoints commercial director - Beer - 2008</title><description>SABMiller has appointed a new commercial director who will be responsible for strengthening the glob...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/448.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:50:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/448.aspx?ItemId=448</guid></item><item><title>news - Amstel wins packaging award - Beer - 2008</title><description>Amstel has been awarded a major accolade recognising its packaging design.   The beer brand's Amstel...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/446.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:29:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/446.aspx?ItemId=446</guid></item><item><title>news - Suntory becomes 'third largest Japanese brewer' - Beer - 2008</title><description>Suntory is the third largest brewer in Japan in terms of shipment volume, according to new figures. ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/445.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:16:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/445.aspx?ItemId=445</guid></item><item><title>news - Viral marketing for dairy drink launched - Dairy Drinks - 2008</title><description>Several new viral marketing videos have been created to promote a dairy drink across the UK.   Desig...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/444.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:44:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/444.aspx?ItemId=444</guid></item><item><title>news - Pepsi Bottling Group's revenue 'rises by 5%' - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>The Pepsi Bottling Group's (PBG's) revenue increased by five per cent in the second quarter of this ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/443.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:52:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/443.aspx?ItemId=443</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlsberg 'very satisfied' with Euro 2008 - Beer - 2008</title><description>Carlsberg has revealed it was "very satisfied" with its involvement in the recent Euro 2008 tourname...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/442.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:50:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/442.aspx?ItemId=442</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewer renews sponsorship deal - Beer - 2008</title><description>A leading company in the global beverage market has renewed its sponsorship deal with a Major League...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/441.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:00:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/441.aspx?ItemId=441</guid></item><item><title>news - Controversial energy drink set for UK launch - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>A new energy drink which has caused some controversy due to its name is expected to be launched in t...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/440.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:56:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/440.aspx?ItemId=440</guid></item><item><title>news - Soft drinks giant to increase investment in India - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>A leading company in the global beverage sector has announced plans to increase its investment in on...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/439.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:21:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/439.aspx?ItemId=439</guid></item><item><title>news - InBev reveals plans to remove Anheuser-Busch board - Beer - 2008</title><description>InBev has revealed its next step in its efforts to begin discussions with Anheuser-Busch's sharehold...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/438.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:36:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/438.aspx?ItemId=438</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller finalises acquisition - Beer - 2008</title><description>A leading company in the global beer market has finalised its move to acquire a Ukrainian brewer.   ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/437.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:33:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/437.aspx?ItemId=437</guid></item><item><title>news - Beverage carton recycling on the rise - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>The total volume of beverage cartons recycled in Europe increased by seven per cent last year, accor...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/436.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:06:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/436.aspx?ItemId=436</guid></item><item><title>news - Canadian dairy drinks 'may be affected by rising costs' - Dairy Drinks - 2008</title><description>The cost of dairy drinks in Canada could be set to rise as farmers in the industry are struggling wi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/435.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:55:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/435.aspx?ItemId=435</guid></item><item><title>news - German brewer to use new closure system - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>A German brewer is to use a new closure system on its PET beer packaging, it has been announced.   F...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/434.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:04:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/434.aspx?ItemId=434</guid></item><item><title>news - Dual-language ad campaign launched for beer - Beer - 2008</title><description>An advertising campaign which features promotions in both Spanish and English has been launched to s...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/433.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:53:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/433.aspx?ItemId=433</guid></item><item><title>news - InBev 'remains committed' to Anheuser-Busch offer - Beer - 2008</title><description>InBev "remains committed" to its offer for Anheuser-Busch, despite having it initially rejected.   T...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/432.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:48:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/432.aspx?ItemId=432</guid></item><item><title>news - New Coca-Cola CEO takes up role - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>The new chief executive officer (CEO) of the Coca-Cola Company has officially taken up his role.   M...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/431.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:59:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/431.aspx?ItemId=431</guid></item><item><title>news - APB chief executive to step down - Beer - 2008</title><description>Asian Pacific Breweries (APB) has announced that its chief executive is to step down from the positi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/430.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:57:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/430.aspx?ItemId=430</guid></item><item><title>news - Mixed plastic recycling plant opened - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>The world's first mixed plastic recycling plant for bottles has been opened in the UK.   Closed Loop...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/429.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:53:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/429.aspx?ItemId=429</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller and Molson Coors launch joint venture - Beer - 2008</title><description>SABMiller and Molson Coors have announced that their new joint venture has begun operating today.  T...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/428.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:46:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/428.aspx?ItemId=428</guid></item><item><title>news - New energy drink launches in the US - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>A new energy drink has been launched in the US by Coca-Cola North America (CCNA).  The company's Ful...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/427.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:47:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/427.aspx?ItemId=427</guid></item><item><title>news - Dairy drinks company opens new US headquarters - Dairy Drinks - 2008</title><description>One of the world's leading producers of dairy drinks has opened its new headquarters in the US.  Fon...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/426.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:58:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/426.aspx?ItemId=426</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola Femsa closes transaction - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Coca-Cola Femsa has announced it has closed a transaction to acquire the franchise Refrigerantes Min...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/425.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:56:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/425.aspx?ItemId=425</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola wins packaging award - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Coca-Cola has won a major UK packaging award for a new bottle that reduces the company's environment...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/424.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:27:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/424.aspx?ItemId=424</guid></item><item><title>news - InBev's offer for Anheuser-Busch 'financially inadequate' - Beer - 2008</title><description>Anheuser-Busch has reject InBev's takeover proposal, describing the company's bid as "financially in...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/423.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:41:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/423.aspx?ItemId=423</guid></item><item><title>news - Packaging company to build new factory - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>One of the world's leading beverage packaging companies has announced plans to build a new factory i...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/422.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:25:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/422.aspx?ItemId=422</guid></item><item><title>news - Ale 'becoming popular with younger drinkers' - Beer - 2008</title><description>Ale is beginning to overtake lager in terms of popularity with younger drinkers in the UK, according...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/421.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:38:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/421.aspx?ItemId=421</guid></item><item><title>news - Dairy 'particularly important for children' - Dairy Drinks - 2008</title><description>Dairy drinks and other related products have been described by a nutritionist as particularly import...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/420.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:57:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/420.aspx?ItemId=420</guid></item><item><title>news - Dairy sales set to rise in Ireland? - Dairy Drinks - 2008</title><description>Sales of dairy-based food and drink in Ireland could be set to rise after research has revealed that...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/419.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:59:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/419.aspx?ItemId=419</guid></item><item><title>news - New soft drink sweeteners 'imminent' - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>A new range of natural sweeteners designed for use in soft drinks are reportedly close to being unve...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/418.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:40:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/418.aspx?ItemId=418</guid></item><item><title>news - Baltika 'Russia's best exporter' - Beer - 2008</title><description>One of the leading brewers in the global beer market has been named the best exporter in Russia.  Ba...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/417.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:52:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/417.aspx?ItemId=417</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser-Busch acquires joint venture - Beer - 2008</title><description>Anheuser-Busch has announced it is to take full ownership of Crown Beers India.  The firm was origin...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/416.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:02:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/416.aspx?ItemId=416</guid></item><item><title>news - Premium lager segment 'falls in the UK' - Beer - 2008</title><description>Sales of premium lager in the UK have fallen by two per cent year-on-year, according to new research...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/415.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:10:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/415.aspx?ItemId=415</guid></item><item><title>news - Baltika doubles capacity of brewery - Beer - 2008</title><description>Baltika Breweries has announced it has completed work to double the production capacity of one of it...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/413.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:51:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/413.aspx?ItemId=413</guid></item><item><title>news - Mosse to launch new flavour - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Mosse Beverage Industries has announced plans to add a new flavour to its range of sparkling soft dr...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/414.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:51:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/414.aspx?ItemId=414</guid></item><item><title>news - Cott to refocus on private label beverages - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>One of the leading companies in the global beverage market has announced moves to "refocus" its oper...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/412.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:51:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/412.aspx?ItemId=412</guid></item><item><title>news - Britvic launches new marketing campaign - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Britvic has announced plans to launch a new marketing campaign designed to promote its Robinson's ju...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/411.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:50:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/411.aspx?ItemId=411</guid></item><item><title>news - Dr Pepper Snapple to open distribution centre - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>A leading company in the US beverage market has agreed a deal to open a new distribution centre in C...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/410.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:55:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/410.aspx?ItemId=410</guid></item><item><title>news - Nestle launches new smoothie range - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Nestle USA has announced that it is to launch a new range of drinks with Jamba Juice.  The food and ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/409.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:23:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/409.aspx?ItemId=409</guid></item><item><title>news - Dos Equis to sponsor Breeders' Cup - Beer - 2008</title><description>Heineken USA's Dos Equis beer brand has been named the official beer sponsor of this year's 2008 Bre...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/408.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:20:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/408.aspx?ItemId=408</guid></item><item><title>news - Miller extends testing of craft beers - Beer - 2008</title><description>One of the leading brewers in the US has announced plans to continue with the testing of a new range...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/407.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:56:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/407.aspx?ItemId=407</guid></item><item><title>news - Coors announces board changes - Beer - 2008</title><description>Coors Brewers has announced it has made several changes to the board of its UK business.  Due to Ste...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/406.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:02:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/406.aspx?ItemId=406</guid></item><item><title>news - 'Diet beer' to be launched in India - Beer - 2008</title><description>One of the leading brewers in the Indian beer market has announced plans to introduce a new low-calo...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/405.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:58:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/405.aspx?ItemId=405</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola pilots new bottle - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Coca-Cola North America (CCNA) has announced it is piloting a new two-litre version of its contour b...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/403.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:33:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/403.aspx?ItemId=403</guid></item><item><title>news - InBev clarifies issues over Anheuser-Busch bid - Beer - 2008</title><description>InBev has sent a second letter to Anheuser-Busch in an effort to clarify issues about its proposed b...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/402.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:30:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/402.aspx?ItemId=402</guid></item><item><title>news - Crown to build new can plant - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>One of the world's leading packaging manufacturers has announced plans to build a new can plant in M...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/401.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:59:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/401.aspx?ItemId=401</guid></item><item><title>news - Purple appoints vice-president of operations - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Purple Beverage Company has appointed a new vice-president of operations and logistics.  Michael McK...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/400.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:05:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/400.aspx?ItemId=400</guid></item><item><title>news - Beverage company signs franchise agreement - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>A company that specialises in the production  of  fruit smoothies has agreed a deal to introduce its...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/399.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:35:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/399.aspx?ItemId=399</guid></item><item><title>news - Stella Artois to sponsor airship - Beer - 2008</title><description>InBev has announced that its Stella Artois beer brand is to sponsor an airship that will fly across ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/398.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:42:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/398.aspx?ItemId=398</guid></item><item><title>news - InBev makes bid for Anheuser-Busch - Beer - 2008</title><description>One of the leading companies in the global beer market has announced it has made a bid for fellow br...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/397.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:49:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/397.aspx?ItemId=397</guid></item><item><title>news - Grolsch to be launched in South Africa - Beer - 2008</title><description>SABMiller has announced that it is launching one of its major Dutch beer brands in South Africa.  Th...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/396.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:58:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/396.aspx?ItemId=396</guid></item><item><title>news - UK drinks industry reveals environmental plans - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>New environmental plans created to help the UK's soft drinks industry become greener have been launc...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/394.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:47:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/394.aspx?ItemId=394</guid></item><item><title>news - AG Barr 'unlikely' to move into dairy drinks - Dairy Drinks - 2008</title><description>It is "very unlikely" that AG Barr will make in a move into the dairy drinks market in the near futu...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/395.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:46:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/395.aspx?ItemId=395</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller to acquire Russian brewer - Beer - 2008</title><description>SABMiller is to acquire a Russian brewer in an effort to speed up its growth in the country's emergi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/393.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:49:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/393.aspx?ItemId=393</guid></item><item><title>news - Market research reveals increase in Canadian beer sales - Beer - 2008</title><description>New research into the Canadian drinks market has revealed sales of beer in the country rose by two p...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/392.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:46:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/392.aspx?ItemId=392</guid></item><item><title>news - Report claims Euro 2008 could affect beer sales - Beer - 2008</title><description>Sales of beer in the UK could be seriously hit by the lack of Home Nations football teams in Euro 20...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/391.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:51:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/391.aspx?ItemId=391</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola 'to make divisional changes' - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>One of the leading names in the global soft drinks market is planning to make changes to its busines...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/390.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:40:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/390.aspx?ItemId=390</guid></item><item><title>news - ThaiBev introduces Federbrau - Beer - 2008</title><description>Reports have emerged in Thailand that one of the country's leading brewers is introducing a new Germ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/389.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:53:27 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/389.aspx?ItemId=389</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewer increases marketing spend for Euro 2008 - Beer - 2008</title><description>One of the leading brewers in the beverage industry has revealed it is spending an extra 30 per cent...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/388.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:02:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/388.aspx?ItemId=388</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewers' joint venture gets go-ahead - Beer - 2008</title><description>A joint venture involving two of the leading brewers in the global beer market has been given the go...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/387.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:27:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/387.aspx?ItemId=387</guid></item><item><title>news - Dr Pepper Snapple's net sales grow by 3% - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Soft drinks company Dr Pepper Snapple has announced that its net sales in the first quarter of this ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/386.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:52:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/386.aspx?ItemId=386</guid></item><item><title>news - New Pepsi beverage launched - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>A new beverage produced under the Pepsi brand has been launched in pubs and bars across the UK.  Pep...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/385.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:32:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/385.aspx?ItemId=385</guid></item><item><title>news - NHL extends Bud Light sponsorship - Beer - 2008</title><description>The National Hockey League (NHL) has announced it has agreed a deal which will see Bud Light remain ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/384.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:32:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/384.aspx?ItemId=384</guid></item><item><title>news - Soft drinks company makes agreement with airline - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>A leading soft drinks company has agreed a deal which will see its drinks served on flights operated...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/383.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:53:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/383.aspx?ItemId=383</guid></item><item><title>news - New bottles introduced by fruit juice brand - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>A US-based fruit juice brand has introduced a range of new packaging for its products.  Zola Acai, w...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/382.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:30:27 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/382.aspx?ItemId=382</guid></item><item><title>news - Australian diary sales grow by 7% - Dairy Drinks - 2008</title><description>Sales of diary products in the domestic Australian market rose by seven per cent in the year to Marc...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/381.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:08:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/381.aspx?ItemId=381</guid></item><item><title>news - Campaign planned to attract consumers to Stella Artois - Beer - 2008</title><description>A new campaign is being planned that it is hoped will attract more UK consumers to the Stella Artois...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/380.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:56:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/380.aspx?ItemId=380</guid></item><item><title>news - Beverage can sculptures created to highlight initiative - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>Sculptures of several English landmarks made from beverage cans have been unveiled as part of a majo...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/379.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:26:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/379.aspx?ItemId=379</guid></item><item><title>news - Energy drink benefits from increased interest - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>The company behind a US energy drink brand has stated it has benefited from increased consumer inter...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/378.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:01:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/378.aspx?ItemId=378</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewer 'close to securing financing package' - Beer - 2008</title><description>One of the leading brewers in the global beer market is thought to be finalising finances for a majo...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/377.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:37:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/377.aspx?ItemId=377</guid></item><item><title>news - 'Luxury beer' launched - Beer - 2008</title><description>A new limited range of "luxury" lager has been launched by a leading brewer in the global beer marke...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/376.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:56:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/376.aspx?ItemId=376</guid></item><item><title>news - Gatorade packaging redesigned - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>The packaging for leading sports drink brand Gatorade has been redesigned by a London-based design c...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/375.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 12:02:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/375.aspx?ItemId=375</guid></item><item><title>news - WEKO to consider Swiss beer market domination - Beer - 2008</title><description>The Swiss competition board has revealed plans to analyse how Heineken's proposed takeover of Eichof...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/374.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/374.aspx?ItemId=374</guid></item><item><title>news - Men choose beer over new film - Beer - 2008</title><description>Over a third of men would rather drink beer than go to see the new Sex and the City movie, according...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/373.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 11:30:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/373.aspx?ItemId=373</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewery mergers in the pipeline? - Beer - 2008</title><description>A number of mergers between companies in the global beer market could be set to occur in the near fu...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/372.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:07:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/372.aspx?ItemId=372</guid></item><item><title>news - Nestle USA launches new RTD beverages - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Nestle USA has announced the launch of a new range of ready-to-drink fruit beverages.  Working with ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/371.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 13:45:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/371.aspx?ItemId=371</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewer extends sponsorship deal - Beer - 2008</title><description>A leading brewer has extended its sponsorship deal with American football side the Dallas Cowboys.  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/370.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 13:21:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/370.aspx?ItemId=370</guid></item><item><title>news - Kool-Aid releases new products - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Kool-Aid has announced plans to release a range of reformulated products.  The beverage company's fo...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/369.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 07:53:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/369.aspx?ItemId=369</guid></item><item><title>news - APB subsidiary invests in ventures - Beer - 2008</title><description>Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) subsidiary DB Breweries has announced the creation of two new joint ven...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/368.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 14:32:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/368.aspx?ItemId=368</guid></item><item><title>news - 'Space beer' on way? - Beer - 2008</title><description>Drinkers across the world may soon be able to buy beer with an intergalactic twist if a Japanese bre...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/367.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 12:08:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/367.aspx?ItemId=367</guid></item><item><title>news - Baltika completes brewery construction - Beer - 2008</title><description>A global beverage company has completed construction on a new brewery in the Russian city of Novosib...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/366.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 07:53:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/366.aspx?ItemId=366</guid></item><item><title>news - Pepsi wins healthcare award - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>The world's largest Pepsi bottler has picked up an innovation award after developing new ways of hel...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/365.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 12:04:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/365.aspx?ItemId=365</guid></item><item><title>news - Czech beer exports increase - Beer - 2008</title><description>Breweries in the Czech Republic recorded a ten per cent increase in exports in the first three month...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/364.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 08:02:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/364.aspx?ItemId=364</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewer acquires facility in Belarus - Beer - 2008</title><description>One of the world's leading global beverage companies has announced it has acquired a brewery in Bela...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/363.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 13:02:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/363.aspx?ItemId=363</guid></item><item><title>news - New carbonated fruit juice launches in the UK - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>A carbonated 100 per cent fruit juice beverage has been launched in the UK by a new company.  Suso's...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/362.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 11:49:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/362.aspx?ItemId=362</guid></item><item><title>news - Miller expands rollout of low-calorie beer - Beer - 2008</title><description>The Miller Brewing Company has announced plans to expand the rollout of one of its low-calories beer...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/361.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 08:00:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/361.aspx?ItemId=361</guid></item><item><title>news - Britvic announces profit rise - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Soft drinks company Britvic has announced that its operating profit rose by 29.8 per cent in the 28 ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/360.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/360.aspx?ItemId=360</guid></item><item><title>news - Lion Nathan operating profit rises by 7% - Beer - 2008</title><description>Australasian beverage company Lion Nathan has announced that its group operating profit after tax ro...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/359.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 07:50:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/359.aspx?ItemId=359</guid></item><item><title>news - Britvic launches water brand in UK supermarkets - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Soft drinks company Britvic has launched a spring water brand in supermarkets across the UK.  drench...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/358.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/358.aspx?ItemId=358</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken renews sponsorship deal - Beer - 2008</title><description>One of the world's leading brewers has the renewal of its sponsorship deal with the UEFA Champions L...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/357.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 11:14:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/357.aspx?ItemId=357</guid></item><item><title>news - Purple announces new distribution deal - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Purple Beverage Company has announced a new distribution deal which will see its antioxidant drinks ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/356.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 07:52:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/356.aspx?ItemId=356</guid></item><item><title>news - Cobra 'becoming more and more valuable' - Beer - 2008</title><description>Cobra Beer is becoming "more and more valuable" due to its growth in the emerging beverage market of...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/355.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 10:42:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/355.aspx?ItemId=355</guid></item><item><title>news - Soft drinks industry has responded to customer demand 'effectively' - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>The soft drinks industry has responded to customer demand "very effectively" by introducing beverage...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/354.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/354.aspx?ItemId=354</guid></item><item><title>news - APB plans new brewery in China - Beer - 2008</title><description>Asia Pacific Beverages (APB) has revealed plans to build a new brewery in the emerging beverage mark...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/353.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 12:36:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/353.aspx?ItemId=353</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller lager volumes increase by 11% - Beer - 2008</title><description>One of the global beverage market's leading companies has announced that its lager volumes rose by 1...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/352.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 11:21:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/352.aspx?ItemId=352</guid></item><item><title>news - 'Still room for everything' in soft drinks market - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>A leading soft drinks industry body in the UK has revealed that there is "still room for everything"...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/351.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 07:38:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/351.aspx?ItemId=351</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewer to terminate importing rights for Grolsch - Beer - 2008</title><description>One of the world's leading brewers is terminating its rights to import Grolsch to the US.  Anheuser-...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/350.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 13:14:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/350.aspx?ItemId=350</guid></item><item><title>news - Nastro Azzurro 'the fastest growing beer in the UK' - Beer - 2008</title><description>Italian beer Peroni Nastro Azzurro has been found to be the UK's fastest growing beer brand.  SABMil...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/349.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 12:12:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/349.aspx?ItemId=349</guid></item><item><title>news - Interest in healthy soft drinks 'not a sudden trend' - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Growing consumer interest in beverages that promote health and wellbeing is not a "sudden trend", ac...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/348.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 07:40:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/348.aspx?ItemId=348</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewer to sell soft drink brands? - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>A global beverage company is reportedly thinking about selling some its soft drink brands to cover t...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/346.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 11:58:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/346.aspx?ItemId=346</guid></item><item><title>news - Company says packaging is behind upturn in sales - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>A US-based beverage company has stated its decision to change the packaging of one of its products h...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/347.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 07:53:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/347.aspx?ItemId=347</guid></item><item><title>news - Energy drink launched in the US - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>A new energy drink created by beverage company Imbibe has been launched in the US.  The citrus-based...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/338.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 15:31:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/338.aspx?ItemId=338</guid></item><item><title>news - Cott signs agreement with pallet provider - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>One of the leading beverage companies in the US has agreed a deal which will see it use 100 per cent...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/339.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 12:12:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/339.aspx?ItemId=339</guid></item><item><title>news - AFIC EXIM to represent brewer in Canada - Beer - 2008</title><description>AFIC EXIM has been appointed by a US craft brewer to represent its interests in western Canada.  Pyr...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/340.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/340.aspx?ItemId=340</guid></item><item><title>news - Artists to create Mountain Dew packaging - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>Mountain Dew has announced that a number of artists are going to design its packaging under a new sc...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/341.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 15:53:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/341.aspx?ItemId=341</guid></item><item><title>news - New Zealand brewery wins awards - Beer - 2008</title><description>New Zealand-based brewery has won three awards from a major beer industry publication.  The Green Ma...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/342.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 15:52:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/342.aspx?ItemId=342</guid></item><item><title>news - Diageo announces investment plan - Beer - 2008</title><description>Diageo has announced plans to invest around 650 million (£520 million) in a new facility to support...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/343.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 12:06:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/343.aspx?ItemId=343</guid></item><item><title>news - APB reports 14% increase in revenue - Beer - 2008</title><description>One of the world's leading beer companies has revealed that its group revenue increased by 14 per ce...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/344.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 12:00:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/344.aspx?ItemId=344</guid></item><item><title>news - Cider 'has a wider audience than ever before' - General - 2008</title><description>Cider is attracting "a much wider audience than ever before", according to an industry expert.  Grae...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/345.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 07:38:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/345.aspx?ItemId=345</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller acquires interest in Ukrainian brewery - Beer - 2008</title><description>One of the world's leading beverage companies has announced it is to acquire a major interest in a U...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/336.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 15:28:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/336.aspx?ItemId=336</guid></item><item><title>news - Soft drinks bottler announces revenue increase - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>One of the largest bottling companies in the global beverage market has announced that its net reven...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/335.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 12:13:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/335.aspx?ItemId=335</guid></item><item><title>news - Baltika starts production of new brand - Beer - 2008</title><description>Baltika Breweries has revealed it has started production of a new brand in its beer portfolio.  The ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/334.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 07:43:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/334.aspx?ItemId=334</guid></item><item><title>news - Dr Pepper Snapple Group debuts on NYSE - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>The Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) Group has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for the firs...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/333.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 11:48:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/333.aspx?ItemId=333</guid></item><item><title>news - Pepsi reduces plastic in packaging - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>Pepsi has announced it has reduced the amount of plastic used in 500ml bottles for its non-carbonate...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/332.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 07:51:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/332.aspx?ItemId=332</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewer reports strong sales volume - Beer - 2008</title><description>Molson Coors has announced that its sales volume increased in the first quarter of 2008.  Compared t...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/331.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 15:29:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/331.aspx?ItemId=331</guid></item><item><title>news - XanGo wins packaging award - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>A nutritional beverage has been recognised by the Glass Packaging Institute at the recent Food Marke...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/330.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 11:37:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/330.aspx?ItemId=330</guid></item><item><title>news - Company enters Indian beverage market - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>A company that specialises in creating fruit concentrate has become the latest firm to enter the eme...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/329.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 07:47:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/329.aspx?ItemId=329</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewer examines European drinking habits - Beer - 2008</title><description>One of the world's leading brewers has released research considering the habits of beer drinkers acr...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/328.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/328.aspx?ItemId=328</guid></item><item><title>news - Rexam enjoys volume growth in Europe - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>Rexam has announced that its beverage can business has experienced good pricing and strong volume gr...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/327.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 07:34:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/327.aspx?ItemId=327</guid></item><item><title>news - Pepsi Raw wins major award - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>PepsiCo's new cola made with only natural ingredients has won a major innovation award.  The company...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/326.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 12:08:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/326.aspx?ItemId=326</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlsberg to be imported to Canada - Beer - 2008</title><description>A new deal has been agreed which will see an imported version of Carlsberg introduced to Canada.  Ca...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/325.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 07:43:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/325.aspx?ItemId=325</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewer appoints new UK managing director - Beer - 2008</title><description>Heineken has appointed a new managing director for its UK business after completing its acquisition ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/324.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/324.aspx?ItemId=324</guid></item><item><title>news - New fruit beverage launched for children in the US - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>A new range of fruit beverages that are aimed at children has been launched in the US.  The new Orga...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/323.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:03:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/323.aspx?ItemId=323</guid></item><item><title>news - Growth of smoothies remains strong in the UK - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>The growth of consumer demand for smoothies remains strong in the UK, according to new research.  A ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/322.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:47:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/322.aspx?ItemId=322</guid></item><item><title>news - Green tea beverage heading to the US - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>A green tea beverage created by Japanese-based beverage firm Suntory is to be released in the US nex...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/321.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/321.aspx?ItemId=321</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser-Busch reveals launch details for new beer - Beer - 2008</title><description>Anheuser-Busch has released details about the launch of a new beer brand.  The brewer has revealed t...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/320.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:47:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/320.aspx?ItemId=320</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller reveals management change - Beer - 2008</title><description>SABMiller has announced that a change has been made to the senior management staff at Grolsch.  Rob ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/319.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:10:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/319.aspx?ItemId=319</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken launches marketing initiative - Beer - 2008</title><description>Heineken's US arm has launched a new marketing initiative designed to encourage more people to sampl...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/318.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:05:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/318.aspx?ItemId=318</guid></item><item><title>news - Bud Light to sponsor Latino culture festival - Beer - 2008</title><description>Bud Light has been named as the sponsor for a major festival celebrating Latin culture in Atlanta.  ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/317.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:31:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/317.aspx?ItemId=317</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser-Busch reports increased sales - Beer - 2008</title><description>One of the world's largest brewers has announced that its consolidated net sales increased at the st...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/316.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/316.aspx?ItemId=316</guid></item><item><title>news - Molson named beer supplier for Winter Olympics - Beer - 2008</title><description>Molson has been named as the official beer supplier for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.  The ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/315.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:11:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/315.aspx?ItemId=315</guid></item><item><title>news - DNA Energy Drink to be distributed by Schenck - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>DNA Energy Drink is to be distributed across central Florida by Schenck under the terms of a new agr...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/314.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:42:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/314.aspx?ItemId=314</guid></item><item><title>news - UK's first carbon-neutral beer launched - Beer - 2008</title><description>Adnams has announced it has created a beverage that it believes it the UK's first carbon-neutral bee...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/313.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:58:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/313.aspx?ItemId=313</guid></item><item><title>news - World Beer Cup winners announced - Beer - 2008</title><description>The winners of the 2008 Brewers Association World Beer Cup have been announced.  Over 600 breweries ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/312.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:45:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/312.aspx?ItemId=312</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewer 'to transfer production to new site' - Beer - 2008</title><description>One of the world's leading brewers is to transfer production of some its beverages to a new site, ac...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/311.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:03:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/311.aspx?ItemId=311</guid></item><item><title>news - Senomyx extends Coca-Cola deal - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>A leading ingredient development firm has announced it has extended its existing research deal with ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/310.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:50:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/310.aspx?ItemId=310</guid></item><item><title>news - Summer 'crucial' to Indian beverage sales - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>The summer months have been described as "crucial" to soft drinks sales in the emerging beverage mar...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/307.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:44:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/307.aspx?ItemId=307</guid></item><item><title>news - Dairy drink line launched in the US - Dairy Drinks - 2008</title><description>A new line of dairy drinks has been launched in the US by Disney Consumer Products and Stremicks Her...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/308.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:50:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/308.aspx?ItemId=308</guid></item><item><title>news - Rasna plans RTD beverages - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Asian beverage company Rasna has revealed plans to launch its own ready-to-drink (RTD) products in t...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/309.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:14:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/309.aspx?ItemId=309</guid></item><item><title>news - APB to brew Tiger in India - Beer - 2008</title><description>Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) has announced it is hoping to extend the availability of Tiger beer in ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/306.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:36:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/306.aspx?ItemId=306</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola profits beat estimates - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Coca-Cola has announced that profits for the first quarter of the year have beaten estimates.  The g...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/305.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:45:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/305.aspx?ItemId=305</guid></item><item><title>news - SABMiller's lager volume 'grows by 11%' - Beer - 2008</title><description>One of the world's largest brewers has announced that its lager volumes grew by 11 per cent for the ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/304.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:40:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/304.aspx?ItemId=304</guid></item><item><title>news - New gig scheme launched under Tennent's brand - Beer - 2008</title><description>The brewer behind the Tennent's lager brand has announced it has created fund designed to help music...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/303.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:08:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/303.aspx?ItemId=303</guid></item><item><title>news - Pepsi's Russian investment 'an absolute gem' - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>A Russian juice company that PepsiCo International is acquiring a majority stake in has been describ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/302.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:24:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/302.aspx?ItemId=302</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewer cuts IPO price range - Beer - 2008</title><description>A leading brewer has announced it has reduced the amount of money it hoped to raise through an initi...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/301.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:39:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/301.aspx?ItemId=301</guid></item><item><title>news - Tuborg to sponsor music festival - Beer - 2008</title><description>Tuborg Premium Lager has been announced as the new sponsor of the Reading and Leeds music festivals....</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/300.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:53:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/300.aspx?ItemId=300</guid></item><item><title>news - Conference to be held on beverage packaging - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>It has been announced that a conference on legislation and regulations around the production of beve...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/299.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:33:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/299.aspx?ItemId=299</guid></item><item><title>news - Carlsberg increases presence in India - Beer - 2008</title><description>One of the world's largest brewers has strengthened its presence in the emerging beverage market of ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/298.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:50:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/298.aspx?ItemId=298</guid></item><item><title>news - Gatorade to be launched in UK - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>PepsiCo and Britvic have announced that their Gatorade product line is to be launched in grocery, im...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/297.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:40:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/297.aspx?ItemId=297</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola to invest in India - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Global soft drinks company Coca-Cola has revealed it is planning to invest heavily in the emerging b...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/296.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:44:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/296.aspx?ItemId=296</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken plans to acquire Eichhof's beverage division - Beer - 2008</title><description>Global brewer Heineken has announced plans to acquire the beverage division of Eichhof Holdings.  Th...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/295.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:52:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/295.aspx?ItemId=295</guid></item><item><title>news - Fiji Water to measure carbon footprint - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>The company behind the top selling premium bottled water in the US has stated it is disclose informa...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/294.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:55:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/294.aspx?ItemId=294</guid></item><item><title>news - Beverage bottles to be made out of carbon emissions? - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>Packaging used for beverages may soon be made out of carbon dioxide emissions, according to two lead...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/293.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:45:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/293.aspx?ItemId=293</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewer to remove logo from football shirts - Beer - 2008</title><description>A global brewer has announced it is to remove the logo of one of its brands from children's replica ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/292.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/292.aspx?ItemId=292</guid></item><item><title>news - Baseball star to be Purple spokesman - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>A New York Yankees baseball star has been named the new celebrity spokesman for the Purple Beverage ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/291.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:54:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/291.aspx?ItemId=291</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola launches vintage bottles in US - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Coca-Cola has announced that it is to introduce new special edition bottling for the drink in the US...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/290.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:43:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/290.aspx?ItemId=290</guid></item><item><title>news - Climate change 'could affect beer production' - Beer - 2008</title><description>The effects of climate change could affect the beer industry in the future, according to a New Zeala...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/289.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:27:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/289.aspx?ItemId=289</guid></item><item><title>news - Brewer to launch major UK ad campaign - Beer - 2008</title><description>Cobra has announced that it is to launch a major advertising campaign in an effort to increase the b...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/288.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:46:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/288.aspx?ItemId=288</guid></item><item><title>news - Schlitz to be re-launched in Chicago - Beer - 2008</title><description>Pabst Brewing Company has announced that it has reintroduced the Schlitz beer brand to Chicago this ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/287.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:57:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/287.aspx?ItemId=287</guid></item><item><title>news - New iced teas launched in New Zealand - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>A new range of iced tea soft drinks has been launched in New Zealand.  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F...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/272.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/272.aspx?ItemId=272</guid></item><item><title>news - Miller changes Lite packaging - Beer - 2008</title><description>Miller Brewing Company has announced that it has changed the packaging for its Miller Lite brand.  F...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/271.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/271.aspx?ItemId=271</guid></item><item><title>news - China Resources earnings grow by 79% - Beer - 2008</title><description>China Resources has announced that its earnings for 2007 grew by 79 per cent on the previous year's ...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/273.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:57:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/273.aspx?ItemId=273</guid></item><item><title>news - Coca-Cola sponsors Sri Lankan medical exhibition - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Coco-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka has announced that it is to sponsor MedEx 2008, a medical event hosted...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/274.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:57:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/274.aspx?ItemId=274</guid></item><item><title>news - Anheuser-Busch to replace brewery - Beer - 2008</title><description>Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch has announced that it is to build a new brewery in Tangshan, Hong Ko...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/275.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:02:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/275.aspx?ItemId=275</guid></item><item><title>news - "Green" beer developed - Beer - 2008</title><description>A new beer has been developed that ticks the ethical boxes for an environmentally friendly beverage....</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/276.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:20:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/276.aspx?ItemId=276</guid></item><item><title>news - US drinkers celebrate end of prohibition - Beer - 2008</title><description>Beer drinkers in the US are set to toast the anniversary of the end of prohibition next month, accor...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/277.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:48:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/277.aspx?ItemId=277</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken announces location for new brewery - Beer - 2008</title><description>Heineken has announced the chosen location for a new South African brewery which it will operate wit...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/278.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:37:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/278.aspx?ItemId=278</guid></item><item><title>news - US beverage company appoint new CFO - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>US beverage company Purple has announced that it has appointed a new chief financial officer.  Micha...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/279.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:52:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/279.aspx?ItemId=279</guid></item><item><title>news - Cobra sets 20m case target - Beer - 2008</title><description>Cobra Beer's founder has announced that the company aims to sell 20 million cases in the emerging be...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/264.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:23:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/264.aspx?ItemId=264</guid></item><item><title>news - Vitamin drink to retail in recyclable cans - Beverage Packaging - 2008</title><description>A new vitamin enhanced water in the US soft drinks market is to be made available in 100 per cent re...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/265.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:42:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/265.aspx?ItemId=265</guid></item><item><title>news - Cott appoints new CEO - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Global soft drinks company Cott has announced the appointment of its new interim chief executive off...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/266.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:52:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/266.aspx?ItemId=266</guid></item><item><title>news - Heineken to acquire Czech brewer - Beer - 2008</title><description>Heineken has announced that it is to acquire a brewery company based in the Czech Republic.  The com...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/267.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/267.aspx?ItemId=267</guid></item><item><title>news - US craft brewer enters World Beer Cup - Beer - 2008</title><description>Aladdin Beverage has announced it is entering one of its brands into a major global beer competition...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/268.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/268.aspx?ItemId=268</guid></item><item><title>news - Boost to enter UK smoothie market - Soft Drinks - 2008</title><description>Beverage company Boost Drinks has announced plans to enter the UK's fast-growing smoothie market.  T...</description><link>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/263.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:18:27 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.canadean.com/News/Beverage_Industry_News/ItemId/263.aspx?ItemId=263</guid></item><item><title>news - Cobra 'to increase presence in southern India' - Beer - 2008</title><description>Cobra Beer is close to agreeing a deal which will see it increase its presence in the emerging marke...</description><link>h