The European Parliament has voted in favour of putting in place tighter legislation on the composition of fruit juices, ensuring companies stick to stricter labelling guidelines. Companies will no longer...

The world’s largest coffee chain, Starbucks Coffee Company, announced today that it has bought American-based premium fruit juice company Evolution Fresh for US$30 million (A$29 million). Announcing...

Japanese beverage giant Asahi has announced takeover bids for two major Australasian beverage companies, P&N Beverages and Charlie’s Juices. Asahi, which purchased Schweppes in 2009, has entered...

Kirin-owned dairy and drinks giant, Lion Nathan National Foods, today announced its intention to rebrand its three divisions – Lion Nathan Australia, Lion Nathan New Zealand and National Foods –...

Lion Nathan National Foods announced its results for the quarter ended 31 December 2010, with tough results across the board. Revenues for National Foods and Lion Nathan Australia were both down 11%, to...

Fruit juice and carbonated soft drink producer Charlie’s Group announced today that it has secured an agreement to range its Premium Phoenix Organics Brand on the chilled shelves of 750 Coles supermarkets...

Fonterra has confirmed that its Chilean subsidiary Soprole has withdrawn a proposal to merge its business with Nestlé’s liquid and dairy business in the country. Fonterra CEO Andrew Ferrier said...

National Foods’ juice line Berri will be required to change two of its flagship brands, Australian Fresh and The Daily Juice Company, after an ACCC investigation found the brand names might be misleading...

Australian owned beverage company Bickford’s Australia has signed a long term manufacturing and distribution agreement with one of the UK’s largest soft drink companies, Britvic to launch the...

The news that Australasian premium beverage company Charlie’s Group Australia has sold in to 750 Coles stores nation-wide is a big boost for fruit growers in the South Australian region.Charlie’s...