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- Sales chief resigns from Function Drinks
Bob Miller, executive vice president of sales and head of strategic planning for Function Drinks, announced he is leaving the company at the end of November to lead a new functional-beverage company. Sales of the doctor-formulated beverages will now be managed by regional sales executives. BevNET.com
(11/3)
    
- Pepsi Cola Bottling to distribute drank in NYC
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. of New York has agreed to distribute the drank relaxation beverage in New York City in a deal with Innovative Beverage Group Holdings. "Pepsi NY prides itself on staying current with the newest and hottest beverages that are hitting the market," said a company official. Convenience Store News
(11/3)
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- Low cholesterol linked to less cancer
 Low cholesterol levels correlate with lower rates of cancer, two new studies have found. One study followed more than 29,000 Finnish men for 18 years, and the other examined data on more than 5,500 men enrolled in the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. HealthDay News
(11/3)
- Study links fiber consumption with ovulation difficulties
Women who consume the recommended amount of fiber may ovulate less and have lower estrogen levels, research indicates. Though high-fiber diets have many health benefits, the study raises the possibility that women trying to become pregnant may have more success if they eat less fiber. Reuters
(11/3)
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- Study finds missed opportunities in shopper marketing
CPG manufacturers are not matching shopper marketing programs with other advertising and promotions, a study found. The researchers say integrating and quantifying results from shopper marketing is becoming more important as retailers increasingly push manufacturers to market on retailer Web sites and in-store video networks, and to take part in retailer database marketing programs. MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily
(11/3)
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- More states allowing higher alcohol level in beer
Several states have passed or are considering laws that raise the limit on the alcohol content of beer, which on average is 4.65%. Alabama's limit is now 13.9%. West Virginia has gone to 12%, Montana's is 14% and Vermont raised its cap to 16%. USA TODAY
(11/4)
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