http://www.just-drinks.comLatest Aqua industry news - from just-drinks.com© 2009 All content copyright just-drinks.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:34:43 GMTSat, 21 Nov 2009 03:34:43 GMTjust-drinks.com - RSS feedjust-drinks.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Danone said yesterday (30 September) it has agreed to sell its 51% stake in a joint venture with China's Wahaha, bringing to an end their long-running dispute and years of court battles across the globe. Here we look at five facts on the two companies.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=98614Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:42:00 GMTPepsiCo and its bottling affiliate, Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG), is to invest US$1bn in Russia over the next three years.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=97736Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:16:00 GMTIf anyone was expecting an underwhelming and downbeat atmosphere at last week's IFE food and drink show, they would have been pleasantly surprised. Among the soft drinks exhibitors at least, Annette Farr found that in these bleak times producers are keener than ever to set themselves apart through innovation.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=96722Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:22:00 GMTThe children's drinks market has changed substantially in recent years as health concerns have increased. However, writes Simon Maddrell of Euromonitor International, some companies have been quicker than others to recognise the commercial opportunities that new parental priorities offer.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=96137Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMTWhile the past 12 months have been difficult for many soft drinks companies, notably in North America, the last year has seen continued development in better-for-you categories, notably enhanced waters and healthy colas. Ben Cooper takes a look back at 2008.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=95923Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMTThe health and wellness boom has spawned the launch of many functional products aimed at consumers seeking a healthier lifestyle, and enhanced waters are claiming a growing share of this market. But, Annette Farr writes, companies are also introducing enhanced waters marketed as offering cosmetic benefits.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=95800Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMTNegative publicity for bottled water in the US and Europe failed to stem growth in the sector around the world last year, according to recent research.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94972Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:43:00 GMTThe Pepsi Bottling Group and PepsiCo have announced that, through their PR Beverages joint venture in Russia, they have completed their previously announced acquisition of Sobol-Aqua in the country.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=93747Wed, 07 May 2008 11:01:00 GMTShortage of clean drinking water in India has spurred the trend for packaged water and the home water-purifier industry.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=93584Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:52:00 GMTPepsiCo returned to the headlines last month, when it announced its plans to buy a major stake in Russian juice company Lebedyansky. The transaction, for a 75% stake in the company - which accounts for 30% of the country's juice market - marked a clear statement of intent for the company in the emerging markets of the world. In the second part of this month's just-drinks interview, PepsiCo International's chairman and CEO, Mike White, tells Olly Wehring of the company's approach in the developing markets, and considers the effect of the current economic climate on the soft drinks giant.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=93573Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:49:00 GMTPepsiCo is aiming to become the largest beverage company in Russia and its recent acquisition of a majority stake in the juice company, JSC Lebedyansky, represents an important step towards achieving this aim. In this month's two-part just-drinks interview, Olly Wehring spoke with Mike White, chairman and CEO of PepsiCo International, about the company's plans for Russia.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=93484Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMTPower Brands has introduced its Aqua Planet water brand in recyclable cans across select stores in the northern California area.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=93376Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:22:00 GMTPepsiCo and The Pepsi Bottling Group have agreed to jointly acquire a majority stake in Russia's leading branded juice company JSC Lebedyansky.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=93330Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:38:00 GMTThe Pepsi Bottling Group and PepsiCo have signed a deal, through their Russian joint venture PR Beverages, to acquire Sobol-Aqua in Russia.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=93286Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:23:00 GMTThe Borjomi Group has made its first water acquisition in Russia, according to local reports.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=93192Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:24:00 GMTThere may be many facets to a winning marketing mix, but a strong brand name that captures the consumer's imagination is clearly fundamental. Patience Gould looks at some notable hits and misses to get to the bottom of what defines successful branding.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=92324Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:42:00 GMTGlobal bottled water consumption has continued to increase, with Asia/Australasia and North America leading the markets, according to a recent report.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=91999Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:06:00 GMTDelta Holding has opened a EUR20m (US$27.6m) non-carbonated mineral water bottling plant in Serbia, according to local reports.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=91501Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:03:00 GMTAnheuser-Busch has taken on the distribution and marketing of BORBA's drinkable skincare line across the US and around the world.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=91278Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:40:00 GMTFollowing the recent floods in the UK, bottled water companies provided emergency supplies when mains water services broke down. Their largely unsung actions gave the companies a chance to demonstrate their social responsibility, writes Annette Farr, at a time when the erratic weather patterns have focused public attention on environmental concerns and climate change.http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=91177Thu, 09 Aug 2007 11:00:00 GMT