A Galaxy Research survey conducted in October 2013, has revealed new trends around breakfast consumption in Australia. The research, conducted among a total national representative sample of 1001 Australians aged 18-64 years, as well as Newspoll Research survey conducted in March 2012 among a national representative sample of 1207 Australians aged 18 years and over, […]
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Setting the record straight in an unusual move, Coca-Cola South Pacific last Thursday confirmed the anticipated April 2015 launch of Coca-Cola Life into the Australian and New Zealand markets, ending a spate of speculation in consumer and trade press. With different formulations available in overseas markets, Coca-Cola Life had been variously reported as having between
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A service station in Mount Pritchard, New South Wales is refreshing their look and customer service in time for the busy summer holidays after winning one of 120 Small Business Grants worth $5,000 as part of the nation-wide American Express Shop Small campaign. Jamil El-Khoury, owner of Speedway Petroleum Meadows, said the grant could not
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Coca-Cola South Pacific is currently offering Aussies the chance to get their hands on Samsung GALAXY Tab 4s through an epic spring giveaway via an on-pack promotion for Mother. Since the campaign started in September, One Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (valued at $379) has been given away every hour between 8am – 8pm Sydney time
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Voters in Berkley California have backed a 1-cent-an-ounce tax on soft drinks (known as Measure D), making Berkeley the first US city to pass a law taxing sugary drinks. While the measure only needed a majority of “yes” votes to pass, it received support from over 75% of voters. Dr Vicki Alexander, Co-Chair of the
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Coca-Cola South Pacific has officially announced the launch of the #COLOURYOURSUMMER campaign (see C&I WEEK Issue 95). According to the Press Release, the launch of #COLOURYOURSUMMER follows the successful launch of the perfectly small 250ml can. To celebrate the campaign, the brand will transition these small cans into a limited edition range of vibrant cans
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The Coca-Cola Company third quarter and year to-date operating results announced this week provided some interesting insights into beverage trends. Among its performance highlights The Coca-Cola Company reported: Global volume growth of 1% in the third quarter and 2% year to date and gained volume and value share in non-alcoholic ready-to-drink (NARTD) beverages in the
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With some dairy suppliers signing on to supply Coles and Woolworths private label $1.00 milk, despite growing Asia export demand for milk products, Saputo International chief executive Lino Saputo Jnr has slammed Australia’s supermarket duopoly for selling milk cheaper than water. At a Rabobank leadership dinner in Sydney, Mr Saputo said that he found the
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Coca-Cola South Pacific has entered into the coconut water category with this week’s announcement of the Australian launch of Zico. Ramona Spiteri, Zico brand manager, says “We’re excited to launch ZIico and deliver Aussies with a premium coconut water which supports hydration through various electrolytes and provides consumers with a great source of potassium and
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Schweppes Australia has announced its Tullamarine manufacturing site will undergo a $17.4 million expansion, boosting productivity and creating 10 new highly skilled jobs. The plastic bottle manufacturing facility is expected to enhance capacity and capability as the new line introduces ‘stretch blow fill’ bottling technology. Schweppes Australia is part of the Asahi Beverages group which
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Red Bull has agreed to pay $US13 million ($A14.76 million) to settle a class action lawsuit over alleged false advertising of its energy drinks. A statement provided to C&I by Red Bull Australia notes that “Red Bull settled this lawsuit to avoid the unpredictability and exorbitant costs of litigating in the USA. Red Bull’s marketing
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Coles and Woolworths may have gained some dairy industry support for their $1 a litre private label milk, but major dairy processors such as Saputo (which operates Warrnambool Cheese & Butter), Bega, and Brownes are looking to increase dairy exports to Asia and gain higher prices and margins for value-added dairy products such as milk
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With IBISWorld predicting that sports drink sales are set for longer-term growth, public health group the Obesity Policy Coalition warned that proposed changes to food regulations could allow popular sports drinks with nearly as much sugar as soft drink to carry health claims, and mislead the public into thinking they were healthier choices than water.
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