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[26 May 2009 | No Comment | ]

Pets Palace Australia has introduced a Pet Pop (soft drink) and Bellaqua sparkling mineral water (bottled water) for your pet.

Before you go and start cursing because your against it, try to think of the dynamics of human nature.
Some people do not have kids for various of reasons, so pets are like a appropriate substitute. The paradox of humanity, is the more we try to love the whole world, the less we really achieve in our own backyard.
We do what makes us happy and justify our course of action with other …

Australian Beverage News, Beverage Jobs »

[24 May 2009 | No Comment | ]

Here is an advert from some Aussie Energy Drink Company, that claims being known around Australia. Sorry but your new to me and to so many others!
Seek Job Site, 27 Apr 2009
NITRO DISTRIBUTION is the manufacturer of one of the leading and most aggressive energy drink brands on the market NITRO ENERGY DRINK. Since its inception & rapid expansion nationally this ‘new kid’ on the block can boast outstanding ranging results and key account success and in addition can add to its sponsorship portfolio the naming rights sponsorship of the …

Australian Beverage News, Australian Supermarkets »

[23 Mar 2009 | No Comment | ]

Just what we needed more coke aisles,  it will be interesting to see if the same non-alcoholic suppliers will occupy the supermarket shelf space as found in Coles and Woolworths. This is a great opportunity for all the business development managers of the smaller players to get a feel of supply opportunities with Costco.
I believe all the American based beverage companies found in Australia are rubbing their hands with joy, they now have a known entity with links back home.
I believe Costco will do very well,  it is going to …

Australian Beverage News, New Drinks, What Is Cold! »

[19 Mar 2009 | No Comment | ]

American owned Golden Circle’s new LOL juice has “Bad Stuff” according to dietitian Susie Burrell, from The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.
Susie Burrell criticised Golden Circle for preying on kids. “They have a big enough market, they don’t have to target children like this. It is marketed in a way that makes it look healthy,” she said.
Bankstown Grammar School has banned the drink.  I have to agree with the outrage, it seems some American companies put dollars before common sense. Golden circles reputation has been tarnished, it is sad to see …

Australian Beverage News, Juice drinks »

[13 Mar 2009 | No Comment | ]

Investigation by consumer group Choice, reveals:
* Fruit juices containing added extras such as herbal supplements or antioxidants do not have significant health benefits.
* May be harmful to some people.
*  Medicinal herbs in  juices should be banned unless specific approval is given after a proper safety assessment.
*  No evidence that taking antioxidants as a supplement provided any preventative benefit for cancer or heart disease.
*  Juice market is rife with claims which are not matched by reality.
* One juice from Berri which claimed to contain “over 30 per cent of your daily …

Australian Beverage News, What Is Hot! »

[22 Jan 2009 | No Comment | ]

Good Vibes for You is an independently owned Australian company with a line of certified organic spring water. Check out the fresh looking product website. The spring water has soul and it has been getting noticed lately in the USA. The brand is dedicated to increasing people’s awareness and happiness through conscious living. With the inspiring messages, questions, and affirmations on the labels, Good Vibes invites others to join with them in being a vehicle for positive change around the world. Sounds like a bottled water for the new president …

Australian Beverage News, Coke Watch, Soft Drinks »

[15 Jan 2009 | No Comment | ]

Consuming vast quantities of  sugary and carbonated soft drinks everyday can increase the risk of obesity. Since governments of the world can no longer afford the hit on the health budget, they are going to tax them and label them like tobacco products.
People are consuming to much of sugar laden soft drinks, if you look at Coca Cola’s Coke then this is the candidate to receive the highest tax rate based on calorie content,  sugar content and marketing spend. Coca Cola is high in refined carb …