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- Monarch continuing ACUTEfruit sampling program
Monarch Beverages is expanding its sampling program of ACUTEfruit, its nutrient-enhanced energy beverage made of 100% fruit juice. Initial distribution is focused on convenience and drug channels for the canned beverage, offered in Orange Passion Fruit, Strawberry Guava, Mixed Berry Kiwi and Tangerine Apple. Convenience Store News
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- Vacant Coca-Cola plant gets a makeover
A Coca-Cola bottling facility in Aiken, S.C., is getting spruced up to make it more attractive to buyers, says the listing agent. The building has been empty for about two years and was used most recently as a distribution warehouse. Aiken Standard (S.C.)
(11/2)
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- Starbucks sets ambitious recycling goal
Starbucks wants 100% of its cups to be recyclable by 2012, but reaching that goal is a significant challenge. The company must create an infrastructure within communities for getting the cups to recycling facilities. QSR Magazine
(11/2009)
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- Illy's U.S. strategy relies on partnerships
IllyCaffè is forming partnerships with independent coffee shops in the U.S. as a strategy for building a following without having to rent or buy locations. The Italy-based coffee maker supplies Italian espresso machines, recipes, training and supplies, and the cafe promises to sell only Illy coffee for at least three years. The Wall Street Journal
(11/3)
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- Consumers Union analysis finds BPA in canned foods
An analysis by Consumers Union found measurable levels of BPA in a number of canned goods, some of which had "BPA free" labels. An American Chemistry Council spokesman countered that the results of the analysis were "inconsistent with the conclusions of expert regulators worldwide, all of which have confirmed that BPA exposure levels are low, and well within safety standards." Los Angeles Times
(11/3)
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