Beverage Industry back issues from December 2007:
Cracking the online code.(BEVERAGE Beat)
Dec 01, 2007; ... This month, Beverage Industry asked a number of industry experts to share their ideas for trends to watch in 2008. Among the many great predictions was one from Information Resources Inc.'s Bump Williams, who said "cracking the Internet audience," was one of his top trends. It's a topic ...
Rosemary Berkel Crisp, co-owner of Pepsi MidAmerica Co., Marion, Ill., and a women's healthcare activist and philanthropist, died early this month at the age of 70 following a 12-year battle with ovarian cancer.(Biography)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Rosemary Berkel Crisp, co-owner of Pepsi MidAmerica Co., Marion, Ill., and a women's healthcare activist and philanthropist, died early this month at the age of 70 following a 12-year battle with ovarian cancer. Crisp ran Pepsi MidAmerica with her husband, Harry L. Crisp II, and prior to ...
Patrick Healy, manager of Fetzer Vineyard's Hopland Tasting Room, Hopland, Calif., and one of the earliest advocates for Fetzer's sustainable business practices, died last month after a long bought with cancer.(obituary)(Obituary)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Patrick Healy, manager of Fetzer Vineyard's Hopland Tasting Room, Hopland, Calif., and one of the earliest advocates for Fetzer's sustainable business practices, died last month after a long bought with cancer. Healy is known for helping Fetzer become a "zero waste" company, creating a ...
Liquid Lightning, Pompton Lakes, N.J., has entered into an agreement with Canada Dry New York.(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Liquid Lightning, Pompton Lakes, N.J., has entered into an agreement with Canada Dry New ...
Richard Doyle, co-founder of Harpoon Brewery, will open the Brewers Association's 25th annual Craft Brewers Conference with a keynote address in San Diego, on April 15.(Conference news)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Richard Doyle, co-founder of Harpoon Brewery, will open the Brewers Association's 25th annual Craft Brewers Conference with a keynote address in San Diego, on April 15. The Brewers ...
Aquamantra.(Aquamantra will sell its products though Albertson's L.L.C.)(appointment of John Recca as chief executive officer)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Aquamantra, Dana Point, Calif., will sell its products though Albertsons in 85 stores in the Southwest. In August, the ...
Kent to succeed Isdell at Coca-Cola.(INDUSTRY Issues)(Muhtar Kent became Chirf Executive Officer of Coca-Cola Co. (Atlanta, Georgia))(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... The Coca-Cola Co. announced President and Chief Operating Officer Muhtar Kent will succeed Neville Isdell as chief executive officer as of July 1, 2008. Isdell will remain chairman until April 2009. "Having worked closely with Muhtar for nearly 20 years, I know that his ...
Widmer, Redhook breweries to merge.(INDUSTRY Issues)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Redhook Ale Brewery, Woodinville, Wash., and Widmer Brothers Brewing Co., Portland, Ore., have announced plans to merge, creating a combined company called Craft Brewers Alliance. Kurt Widmer will serve as the company's chairman of the board, and Paul Shipman will serve as chairman ...
Nestle opens dedicated beverage R&D center.(INDUSTRY: Issues)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Nestle has opened a new center dedicated to beverage research and development in Orbe, Switzerland. The Nestle Professional Beverage Centre is the company's first R&D facility dedicated to out-of-home beverages. Nestle announced in October that it planned to ...
American Beverage Association.(PEOPLE)(appointment of Maureen Storey as senior vice president)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... The American Beverage Association, Washington, D.C., has named Maureen Storey senior vice president for science policy. Storey previously served as director of the Center ...
Cooper Spirits International.(PEOPLE)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Cooper Spirits International, Philadelphia, has selected Chad ...
Mix1 Beverage Co.(PEOPLE)(appointment of Joelle Hoffman)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Mix1 Beverage Co., Boulder, Colo., has added Joelle Hoffman as vice president of sales. Hoffman was most recently director of sales at Endangered Species ...
White Coffee Corp.(PEOPLE)(appointment of Charles Cortellini as consultant)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... The White Coffee Corp., Long Island City, N.Y., has selected Charles Cortellini as a consultant for ...
Chateau Ste. Michelle.(PEOPLE)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville, Wash., has named Wendy ...
Glazer.(PEOPLE)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Glazer's, Dallas, has named Patrick Moore ...
Terlato Wines International.(PEOPLE)(appointment of Michelle Pae as senior director)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Terlato Wines International, Lake Bluff, Ill., has appointed Michelle Pae to the position of senior director of national accounts, ...
Trend-tracker: what's in store for 2008?(INDUSTRY Issues)(health relation of food and low calorie food trends)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Food safety, probiotics, the quest for a natural low-calorie sweetener, environmental sustainability and consumer confusion are all hot topics. We've taken a look at the issues and industry trends from 2007 to decide which ones might carry over into 2008, and we've consulted several ...
Staying sustainable.(using sustainable packaging for beverage bottles)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Lisa Pierce, editor of Beverage Industry sister publication Food & Beverage Packaging, says: "In some circles, sustainable packaging is as hot a topic as the melting polar icecaps. Because of the media blitz on global warming and energy savings, consumers' interest in sustainability is ...
Green policy-making.(environmental policy on beverage industry)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Susan Neely, president of the American Beverage Association, also says environmental issues will continue in 2008, especially in government. "We see all the major beverage manufacturers, along with everybody in the consumer products industry, articulating their green ...
O.N.E. World Enterprises.
Dec 01, 2007 ... O.N.E. World Enterprises, Los Angeles, has partnered with ...
Hobarama LLC, Miami, maker of Bawls Guarana has added five new Anheuser-Busch wholesalers to its distribution network.(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Hobarama LLC, Miami, maker of Bawls Guarana has added five new Anheuser-Busch wholesalers to its distribution network. In Connecticut, the company will work with Hartford ...
Potencia Energy Drink, Mooresville, N.C., has added Promesa Distributors Inc., which services more than 550 tiendas, bodegas and other Hispanic stores in North Carolina, as a distributor.(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Potencia Energy Drink, Mooresville, N.C., has added Promesa Distributors Inc., which services more than 550 tiendas, bodegas and other Hispanic stores in North Carolina, ...
Higher ground: consumer expectations have elevated coffee.(CATEGORY FOCUS)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Consumers who were previously addicted to coffee mainly for its caffeine fix are now expecting more from their java. These days coffee is more than just a pick-me-up. Some consumers seek single-origin beans, while others are treating themselves to indulgence, and still more are searching ...
Best new products of 2007.(NEW PRODUCTS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... This year welcomed the launch of several new beverage chartbusters. These leaders helped rejuvenate categories that needed a lift and expand categories that already were growing. In addition to hitting store shelves in 2007, the following beverages set trends, advanced beverage categories ...
Creating a monster: Monster Energy grew from natural roots to become a behemoth energy brand.(Cover story)
Dec 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The phrase monster conjures up the childhood mystery figure under the bed, or perhaps, one of the many Hollywood horror movie versions. More recently, the neon green claw logo that represents Monster energy drink has ranked close behind the boogeyman or ...
Energy exchange: production of Monster Energy drink calls for a network of co-packers and distributors.(PLANT FOCUS)(Hansen Natural Corp. partners with many distributors for marketing of energy drinks)
Dec 01, 2007; ... In order to produce the 35 million cases of Monster energy drinks that are sold each year, Hansen Natural Corp., Corona, Calif., has created several partnerships. The company has a network of regional co-packers and distribution warehouses for production and storage of its carbonated, ...
Hank's Beverage Co.: more than root beer.(UP CLOSE WITH ...)(company overview)(Company overview)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Aproven way to distinguish a company from competitors in any category is through packaging. Hank's Beverage Co., Trevose, Pa., maker of gourmet carbonated beverages, realized that in order to get into the game, its products needed to put on their game face. Hank's first made a ...
The best packages of 2007: top picks showcase visual appeal, functionality and 'green' trends.(PACKAGING)(PepsiCo Inc.)(Brown-Forman Corp.)(Nestle Waters North America Inc.)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Mountain Dew Green Label Art Series PepsiCo turned packaging into art with the Mountain Dew Green Label Art Series. The line of aluminum bottles feature art designed by emerging artists; apparel, tattoo and sneaker designers; and celebrity guest artists such as pop star turned ...
Testing made easy: lab equipment for beverage manufacturing.(Beverage R&D: BEVERAGE INDUSTRY'S PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SECTION)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Throughout the development and production process, beverages undergo comprehensive testing of both formulation and packaging. Technology and testing options are making this process easier for beverage manufacturers. Beverage Industry's Lab Testing Equipment Showcase features companies ...
Comax Flavors.(R&D NEWS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Comax Flavors, Melville, N.Y., opened Comax Flavors Latin America ...
DSM.(R&D NEWS)(patented Micabs additive technology for use in plastic caps)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... DSM, The Netherlands, announced that its patented Micabs additive technology for laser marking can be safely used in plastic caps and closures as ...
Aromath Group.(R&D NEWS)(opened sixth subsidiary in Orlando)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Aromatech Group, Orlando, Fla. opened its sixth subsidiary in Orlando. The new location coordinates all flavoring projects for its North, South and Central American customers. In compliance with the Aromatech Group's foreign location ...
Lion Nathan New Zealand has awarded Archer Daniels Midland with its Platinum Quality Award.(R&D NEWS)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Lion Nathan New Zealand has awarded Archer Daniels Midland with its Platinum Quality Award. ADM Malting New Zealand Ltd. received the award for its product development support of Steinlager Pure, a new 100 percent malt beer. ADM received the ...
Frutarom USA Inc.(R&D NEWS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Frutarom USA Inc., North Bergen, N.J., has ...
Combating aggressive drivers.(DISTRIBUTION)(managing traffic safety)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Encountering "crazed" drivers has, sadly, become a regular occurrence, which is making driving even more perilous. These drivers--on four-wheels as well as trucks--exhibit aggressive and reckless driving behavior that endangers themselves and others. In the anonymity of their vehicles, ...
Winter-driving tip: thawing frozen air lines.(DISTRIBUTION)(methods to maintain airlines and airplanes)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Some simple do's and don'ts for preventing air lines from freezing, and for thawing them should they become frozen, from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, a supplier of air brake charging and control systems and components for commercial vehicles. Do * Check the air ...
Package handling made easy: new palletizers speed packaging with more accuracy.(LOGISTICS)(new technologies used in packaging of beverages)
Dec 01, 2007; ... From 12-packs to cases, boxes to squares, and two to 200 SKUs, all beverage palletizing situations are unique. Material handling solution providers understand the specific needs of the industry and have created automatic, robotic and high-speed options for every packaging necessity. ...
Goodyear.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(held Commercial Tire Academy Boot Camp )(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Goodyear, Akron, Ohio, held a Commercial Tire Academy Boot Camp in Dallas, during which Goodyear tire sales ...
Kenworth Truck Co.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(contracted with California. Air Resources Board)(Clean Power no-idle system)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Kenworth Truck Co., Kirkland, Wash., announced its Clean Power no-idle system is fully compliant with the California Air Resources Board's 2008 idling regulations for sleeper trucks with 2007 ...
Magline Inc.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(celebrates it's 60th anniversary)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Magline Inc., Pinconning, Mich., celebrated its 60th anniversary with the grand opening of its Discovery Center, which ...
MeadWestvaco Corp., Richmond, Va., expanded its portfolio of specialty print technologies.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... MeadWestvaco Corp., Richmond, Va., expanded its portfolio of specialty print technologies by ...
Zebra Technologies Corp.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(product information of Zebra ZPL-based thermal printers)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Zebra Technologies Corp., Vernon Hills, Ill., announced its line of Zebra ZPL-based thermal printers is able to communicate directly ...
Floor cleaning innovations.(SUPPLIER'S Marketplace)
Dec 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tennant Co. introduced the S10 Battery-Powered Industrial Walk-Behind Sweeper. The S10 model is a small, maneuverable sweeper with a 34-inch cleaning path and direct throw technology to remove heavy dust, sand and light debris. The durable machine has a ...
Vocational truck.(SUPPLIER'S Marketplace)(International Truck and Engine Corp. introduced PayStar 5900i Set-Back Axle)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... International Truck and Engine Corp. launched the PayStar 5900i Set-Back Axle (SBA). The PayStar 5900i SBA is a class 8 vocational on/off-road vehicle with custom factory options. The model has a new axle configuration that meets the demanding needs of vocational applications and offers ...
Domino Printing Sciences plc.(PEOPLE)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Domino Printing Sciences plc, Gurnee, Ill., appointed ...
SATO America Inc.(PEOPLE)
Dec 01, 2007 ... SATO America Inc., Charlotte, N.C., named Cynthia Jameson ...
PMMI.(PEOPLE)(Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute)(appointments)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... PMMI, Arlington, Va., announced its 2008 board of directors members are: Jack Aguero, vice president of business development and marketing, ProMach Inc.; Matt Lerner, executive vice president, ...
Siemens Energy & Automation Inc.(PEOPLE)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Siemens Energy & Automation Inc., Atlanta, appointed Arun Jain ...
VT Specialized Vehicles Corp.(PEOPLE)
Dec 01, 2007 ... VT Specialized Vehicles Corp., Washington, N.C., a Vision Technologies Systems ...
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics.(PEOPLE)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, Brentwood, Tenn., hired ...
Warehouse management software.(SUPPLIER'S Marketplace)
Dec 01, 2007 ... HighJump Software released a Warehouse Management System designed for small- and mid-size companies. The HighJump Warehouse Advantage-45 is designed to be fully implemented within 45 business days. It allows companies to support growth by adding more complex warehouse management ...
Compact label printer.(SUPPLIER'S Marketplace)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Intermec announced its PF8 series of compact printers designed for space-restricted applications requiring easy printer set-up and loading. The new line of printers is available in thermal transfer, PF8t, or direct thermal, PF8d, versions with throughput of up to four inches per second for ...
Shrink-sleeve steam tunnel.(SUPPLIER'S Marketplace)
Dec 01, 2007 ... PDC International Corp. introduced a steam tunnel for precise shrinking of shrink-sleeve labels at slow to moderate speeds. The KST 55-710 is heavy-duty, highly flexible and offer a broad range of speeds, according to the company. The design is based on PDC's higher speed, dual zone steam ...
Powder pack reagents.(SUPPLIER'S Marketplace)
Dec 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Waco has made available a new line of DPD Powder Pack Reagents for chlorine water analysis. The packets offer powder reagents in pre-measured doses specifically formulated for use in Hach colorimeters, spectrophotometers and test kits. It offers a low cost ...
Efficient truck line.(SUPPLIER'S Marketplace)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Ryder System Inc. launched its RydeGreen line of tractors and trailers designed to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The RydeGreen line offers customers the latest technology and design to help reduce idling and help improve fuel efficiency, the company says. Ryder ...
Predictive brewing equipment.(SUPPLIER'S Marketplace)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Sidel featured its Prince beer packaging system at the Brau Bevaile trade show in Germany. The system, which stands for "Prediction In Control Equations," uses prediction to improve quality and shelf life of pasteurized products, including beer, while cutting the pasteurizer's consumption ...
Robotic picking system.(SUPPLIER'S Marketplace)
Dec 01, 2007 ... R.A. Jones & Co. Inc. introduced the new Flexi Pro Robotic Vision Picking Cell, which is a flexible product handling and collating unit featuring the world's fastest Adept robot. The high-speed machine sorts, collates, orients and places products in a precise manner at speeds up to 180 ...
PET laser coder.(SUPPLIER'S Marketplace)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Imaje extended its third generation CO2 laser coders product line to include the Imaje 7031S coder for marking PET. The model is a vector laser coder designed with specific wavelength properties to guarantee legible contrast print on PET bottles. The 7031S offers codes with enhanced ...
Universal control unit.(SUPPLIER'S Marketplace)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Emerson Process Management introduced the Rosemount 3490 Series of Universal Control Units to provide control functionality when used with any 4 to 20mA or Hart compatible transmitter. The series configures transmitters and provides display, calculations, logging and control outputs. The ...
Promotional materials.(SUPPLIER'S Marketplace)
Dec 01, 2007 ... LexJet added the Promo-Point Media line featuring a variety of films, papers, clings and card stock. The materials can be used on the OKI printer line available from LexJet as well as other color laser printers. The line can be used to make promotional table tents, static cling decals, ...
Counterbalanced lift trucks.(SUPPLIER'S Marketplace)
Dec 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Hyster Co. offers the Fortis line of sit-down, counterbalanced lift trucks. The features of the Fortis line include customizable applications and ergonomics. Hyster counterbalanced lift trucks are built with power train design, industrial-strength ...
Tire-saving device.(SUPPLIER'S Marketplace)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Keytroller announces its Tire-Saver "N" Series device now enabled with quick fit for new Toyota, Cat, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Doosan and Komatsu lift trucks. The Tire-Saver is designed to prevent transmission abuse and improve tire life on forklifts and other industrial vehicles by not ...
Automated checkweigher.(SUPPLIER'S Marketplace)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Cornerstone Automation Systems Inc. announced the SolidCube 4010, which provides automation in put-away or shipping operations where high speed and accuracy are required. The system operates as a standalone or can be integrated into existing conveyor systems. SolidCube 4010 systems are ...
McBeverage.(The LAST DROP)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Coffee and coffee drinks have become a key focus for several beverage companies, even McDonald's. During a "30 Years of Waking up with McDonald's Virtual Breakfast Roundtable Webinar" on Nov. 27, Jan Fields, executive vice president and chief operating officer of McDonald's USA, said ...
Campari mix-off.(The LAST DROP)(Gruppo Campari S.p.A.)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Campari pitted a bevy of Bay Area bartenders against one another in the Campari Fancy Cocktail Mix-Off. San Francisco's Restaurant Azie hosted 100 guests who watched as bartenders created custom cocktails. The first-place winner was Manny Hinojosa who ...