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October 23, 2009 Sign up Forward Archive Advertise News for the non-alcoholic refreshment beverage industry   Industry News    XanGo juice company celebrates growth The privately held XanGo juice company is approaching $2 billion in sales, said CEO Robert Conlee, and recently began marketing a stress-reducing capsule called Eleviv and a line of skin-care products under the name Glimpse. The company was launched in 2002 with XanGo Juice drink, made from mangosteen, and now has 1.43 million independent distributors in 31 countries. The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah) (10/22) Coca-Cola Amatil director to retire Irial Finan announced he will retire from the board of Coca-Cola Amatil after the meeting scheduled for Dec. 14 and 15. The nonexecutive director has served on the board since August 2005 and is leaving because of increased commitments at the Coca-Cola Co. Australian Food News (10/23) Equator Estate named best U.S. roaster Equator Estate Coffees & Teas was named the year's top coffee roaster in the annual Roast Magazine competition. The company, based in San Rafael, Calif., was recognized for sustainability efforts and a "continual drive to push the boundaries of what it means to be a coffee roaster." Marin Independent Journal (Calif.) (10/22) POM Wonderful pomegranates now in season POM Wonderful pomegranates are being harvested now and are available for retail sale through January. POM Wonderful is the exclusive grower of the Wonderful variety of pomegranate, known for its sweet taste, and expects this year's harvest to be its largest ever. Progressive Grocer (10/22) PepsiCo announces Philippines growth strategy Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines announced it will expand its facility in Mindanao and add more carbonated products to its offerings. "We want to be present throughout the country [since] right now, we are centralized only in Luzon," said company Chairman Micky Yong. Business World (Philippines) (10/22)     50% OF BEVERAGE VOLUME COMES FROM RETAILER PRICE PROMOTIONS! Learn how to "Achieve Riskless Profits" with retailer price promotions! TABS Group has developed an Analytical Breakthrough that will change the way Manufacturers and Retailers Promote! Click on the icon below to download your FREE copy of the "Riskless Profits" white paper written by Dr. Kurt Jetta, President and Founder of the TABS Group based in Shelton, CT.     Health and Nutrition  Company offers vending machines with healthier snacks, drinks Connecticut couple Steve and Alison DeNicola have launched Allie's Natural Vending, with machines offering natural and organic snacks and beverages. So far, they have placed 12 machines in Fairfield County, containing products including Tazo teas, Blue Sky organic sodas, Horizon organic milk products and other healthful snacks. The Hour (Norwalk, Conn.) (10/23) Losing weight after pregnancy more difficult for obese Women who are obese and gain more than 15 pounds during pregnancy retain 40% of that weight, on average, a year later, researchers say. Though extra weight increases health risks, a nutritionist noted that women should not diet during pregnancy or in the first few months after delivery. Yahoo!/HealthDay News (10/21)   Marketing Report  Poll: 42% say Christmas ads OK after Halloween A poll of LinkedIn members for AdweekMedia asked when holiday-themed ads should start, and found broadest support at 42% for waiting until after Halloween. Eight percent said marketers can start running the ads after Labor Day, while 35% opted for after Thanksgiving and 12% chose "never." Adweek (10/22) Pepsi Creative Challenge in China gets 34 million entries The fourth and most recent Pepsi Creative Challenge in China received nearly 34 million entries, up from 28 million last year. Participants are competing to be included in a TV commercial by uploading messages expressing aspirations for China. MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (10/22)     Featured Content    Partnering for Growth: Women-Owned Businesses as the 5th Largest GDP in World Marcy Shinder Sage Social Media and Blogging Advice for SMBs From the Experts Jennifer Van Grove How to Avoid Satisficing Matthew E. May OPEN Book: A Practical Guide to Government Contracting OPEN Book from American Express OPEN   Regulatory and Legislative Update  FDA chief says Senate food safety bill not strong enough Dr. Margaret Hamburg, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, told a Senate committee Thursday that the Senate bill to overhaul food safety does not go far enough. The FDA will need easy access to records for routine inspections as well as more funding, which should come from food company registration fees, she said. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (10/23), Reuters (10/22), Los Angeles Times (10/22)   ABA News  Sip & Savor, an ABA blog Check in daily to get the inside scoop on all things beverages so you can make informed decisions about our products, as well as the issues surrounding our industry. We hope you enjoy what you read -- and contribute to the conversation. 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