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Published by Aroq Ltd.Wed, 22 May 2013 17:25:42 GMTWed, 22 May 2013 17:25:42 GMTjust-drinks.com - RSS feedjust-drinks.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20According to a report in the New York Post yesterday (16 November), PepsiCo is working on two major acquisitions, in addition to examining the possibility of a business split.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/just-the-facts-pepsico-ma-activity-since-2006_id105578.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aquaThu, 17 Nov 2011 14:39:00 GMTIt has been the talk of the soft drinks industry in the US for some time, but the tax debate has now moved to France, where ministers have sanctioned a four-fold VAT increase on sweetened soft drinks.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/round-up-with-russell-the-week-in-soft-drinks_id104894.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aquaFri, 02 Sep 2011 12:37:00 GMTPepsiCo has confirmed that it is in discussions to build a soft drinks production facility and logistics centre in the Russian city of Novosibirsk.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/pepsico-in-talks-over-siberia-beverages-plant_id104878.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aquaThu, 01 Sep 2011 11:42:00 GMTOwens-Illinois has completed its purchase of the Verrerie du Languedoc bottling plant in France, thereby expanding its "strategic relationship" with Nestlé Waters.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/owens-illinois-closes-verrerie-du-languedoc-plant-buy_id104556.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aquaWed, 27 Jul 2011 17:22:00 GMTDanone has said that the strong performance of its waters division in the first quarter was driven by growth in Latin America, Japan and the emerging economies.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/just-on-call-danone-ceo-details-factors-for-waters-growth_id103593.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aquaThu, 14 Apr 2011 17:45:00 GMTRounding off our preview of 2011 is this, the second and final part of Euromonitor International's look at what the year holds for the soft drinks and water categories.http://www.just-drinks.com/management-briefing/soft-drinks-water-ii_id102809.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aquaThu, 13 Jan 2011 20:25:00 GMTLast week, PepsiCo agreed to buy 66% of Wimm-Bill-Dann (WBD) for US$3.8bn in a move that will make PepsiCo the largest food and beverage group in Russia.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/just-the-facts-the-russian-soft-drinks-market_id102578.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aquaMon, 06 Dec 2010 13:41:00 GMTDanone 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/news/just-the-facts-danone-wahaha-dispute_id98614.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aquaThu, 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/news/pepsico-pepsi-bottling-group-to-spend-1bn_id97736.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aquaMon, 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/analysis/review-ife-shows-soft-drinks-makers-in-defiant-and-creative-mood_id96722.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aquaTue, 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/analysis/focus-wising-up-to-the-opportunities-in-healthier-childrens-drinks_id96137.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aquaFri, 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/analysis/soft-drinks-water-review-2008-coke-has-the-best-of-a-tough-year-for-soft-drinks_id95923.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aquaTue, 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/analysis/focus-cosmetic-boost-to-enhanced-water-category_id95800.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aquaTue, 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/news/bottled-water-sales-continue-to-rise-in-2007--research_id94972.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aquaFri, 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/news/pbg-pepsico-completes-sobol-acquisition_id93747.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aquaWed, 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/news/unclean-tap-water-opens-up-packaged-water-sector_id93584.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aquaFri, 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/interview/the-just-drinks-interview-pepsico-international-part-two_id93573.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aquaThu, 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/interview/the-just-drinks-interview-pepsico-international_id93484.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aquaTue, 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/news/power-brands-launches-aqua-planet-in-cans_id93376.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aquaThu, 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/news/pepsi-to-buy-lebedyanskys-juice-firm_id93330.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aquaThu, 20 Mar 2008 09:38:00 GMT