Beverage
Wining with the Stars
May 1, 2013 9:28 am | by MICHELLE LOCKE,Associated Press | News | CommentsThe MacMurray Ranch is now owned by the Gallo wine family and open to the public only during the Sonoma Wine Country Weekend in August, but it's one of several California wineries with celebrity connections, including wineries owned by "Godfather" director Francis Ford Coppola, the late "Davy Crockett" star Fess Parker, and the late "Perry Mason" star Raymond Burr.
Photo of the Day: Hollywood and Vine
May 1, 2013 9:22 am | News | CommentsIn this photo taken March 15, 2013 Kate MacMurray, daughter of the late actor Fred MacMurray poses with a glass of Pinot Noir by a photograph of her father in a tasting area and gallery of old photographs at the MacMurray Ranch in Healdsburg, Calif. The former cattle ranch, which was purchased in 1941 by the actor in the popular TV series "My Three Sons," now produces wine and is owned by the Gallo wine family.
Gearing Solutions for Food Applications
May 1, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsCompany now offers seven sizes of stainless steel worm speed reducers as a family of gearing solutions for challenging applications in food processing, meat and poultry, and beverage handling facilities.
AB InBev Sees Falling Volumes in Key Markets
April 30, 2013 12:31 pm | News | CommentsAnheuser-Busch InBev NV, the world's largest brewer, says that its profits rose in the first quarter in spite of falling sale volumes in important markets. The company behind Budweiser, Stella Artois, and Becks said Tuesday that even though revenues grew by 1.5 percent in the first quarter, volumes declined by 4.1 percent.
Czech Whisky Succeeds in Communist Market
April 30, 2013 9:47 am | by KAREL JANICEK,Associated Press | News | CommentsDemand for Hammer Head has been solid around the globe, but Vaclav Sitner, a member of the team tasked with creating a premium whisky, would not reveal how much was made and how much is still available. He would only said if the current sales remain at the same level of 10,000 - 15,000 bottles a year, it is expected to be sold out in five to seven years.
Photo of the Day: Communist Whisky Rises to Excellence
April 30, 2013 9:38 am | News | CommentsIn this Monday, April 8, 2013 photo Eva Brozovska labels bottles with single malt "Hammer Head" whisky in a distillery in Pradlo, Czech Republic. The "Hammer Head" whisky made in communist Czechoslovakia matured in oak barrels for more than 20 years to reach surprisingly good quality before hitting the market.
Beer Sales Debate Heats Up in Pa.
April 29, 2013 12:44 pm | by MARC LEVY,Associated Press | News | CommentsWhere you can buy beer in Pennsylvania will be the subject of debate in the coming weeks in the state Senate, pitting profit-seeking businesses against one another and perhaps even against beer drinkers' wishes. What do beer drinkers want? In Harrisburg, that story line is being told by a variety of businesses in the context of what lines up neatly with their would-be profits.
Skinnygirl To Add More Food Products
April 29, 2013 12:39 pm | by ALICIA RANCILIO,Associated Press | News | CommentsBethenny Frankel plans to expand her Skinnygirl line of wine and spirits and power bars to include more food products. She has added what she calls "The New Girls" to her popular line of ready-to-serve drinks, including Moscato, White Cherry Vodka, Mojito and Sweet 'n Tart Grapefruit Margarita.
Investing in Wine
April 29, 2013 9:43 am | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsWine Master Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan gives tips on diversifying your wine portfolio, suggesting buying strategies for wine from every day to special occasions. She also discusses the trend of investment buyers, who buy and sell wine with no intention of drinking their purchases.
Florida Senate Passes Craft Distillers Bill
April 26, 2013 12:20 pm | News | CommentsThe Florida Senate has given final approval to a bill allowing on-site sales of liquor at the state's craft liquor distilleries. The measure (HB 347) passed on a 36-0 vote Friday and now goes to Gov. Rick Scott. It previously cleared the House.
Coca-Cola Enterprises Profit Falls
April 26, 2013 12:18 pm | News | CommentsCoca-Cola Enterprises Inc., an independent company that bottles and distributes Coca-Cola drinks in Western Europe, said Thursday that its profit fell in the first quarter as it sold less soda and paid more for ingredients. The company also said it would let its right to buy Coca-Cola's bottling business in Germany expire.
Consumer Trends: Despite Economy, Americans Still Need Coffee Fix
April 26, 2013 12:07 pm | by CANDICE CHOI,AP Food Industry Writer | News | CommentsAmericans may not feel optimistic about the economy but they're still spending more at Starbucks. The world's biggest coffee chain said Thursday that its profit rose in its fiscal second quarter as a key sales figure climbed in the U.S., its biggest market. New drinks and food, such as its sandwiches and pre-packaged lunch boxes, helped lift sales.
Anheuser-Busch Tries To Block Ohio Brewery Measure
April 26, 2013 9:35 am | News | CommentsThe world's largest brewer is trying to stop Ohio from enacting a measure that would prohibit brewers from buying wholesale beer distributors. That provision was part of a bill that moved quickly through the Legislature last week and is now before Gov. John Kasich.
Conn. House Votes To Allow Beer in Pouches
April 25, 2013 12:23 pm | News | CommentsA bill that would allow malt beverages, including beer, to be sold in Connecticut in pliable pouches is moving through the General Assembly. The House of Representatives voted 120-25 on Wednesday in favor of the legislation. The bill now awaits action in the Senate.
Vt. Bill Would OK Direct Shipment of Craft Brews
April 25, 2013 9:33 am | by LISA RATHKE,Associated Press | News | CommentsIn Vermont, a hotbed of craft beer brewing, lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow brewers to ship their beer directly to consumers to expand their markets and reach their niche customers nationwide. The state already allows wineries to ship wine directly to consumers after changing the law, but beer shipments are illegal.
Dr Pepper Shares Soar
April 24, 2013 12:42 pm | News | CommentsHigher prices helped Dr Pepper Snapple Group's net income edge up 4 percent in the first quarter. Prices and productivity improvements helped offset the company selling less of its drinks. Its results beat Wall Street expectations, and the company's shares jumped in morning trading.
Consumer Trends: Revolutionizing the American Breakfast
April 24, 2013 12:00 pm | News | CommentsRabobank has published a new report on the U.S. morning eating occasion, particularly the breakfast cereal market, examining factors that are contributing to a decline in breakfast cereal consumption, and leading consumers to turn away from the cereal bowl in favor of other breakfast options. Rabobank also explores various strategies by breakfast cereal companies to inject new growth into the category.
Heineken: Full Year Sales Growth Not As Strong
April 24, 2013 9:38 am | News | CommentsHeineken NV says its sales and profits rose in the first quarter, due to recent acquisitions. The Dutch brewer blamed austerity policies for weak European markets, and said growth in revenues for the full year would not be quite as strong as it hoped. It has not set any specific target.
Mich. Brewer Plans Escanaba Plant
April 23, 2013 12:34 pm | News | CommentsBells Brewery Inc. is seeking the Escanaba City Council's approval Thursday to buy property and build a manufacturing plant in the Upper Peninsula city. MLive.com reports that the Kalamazoo-based beer-maker on Friday offered $35,000 for 3.15 acres in the Whitetail Industrial Park.
Starbucks To Report 2Q Results
April 23, 2013 12:30 pm | News | CommentsStarbucks reports its fiscal second-quarter results Thursday, which should give investors an indication of how international expansion and new products are affecting the coffee company's profit. The Seattle-based company, which has more than 18,000 locations around the world, reports global sales growth for cafes open at least a year, with a breakdown of the figure by region.
Fair Trade Coffee Imports Hit Record High in 2012
April 22, 2013 9:41 am | News | CommentsFair Trade USA, the leading third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in North America, today announced that Fair Trade Certified™ coffee imports hit an all-time high in 2012: 163 million pounds were imported into the United States and Canada, representing an 18 percent increase over 2011.
AB-InBev Reaches Deal with DOJ
April 19, 2013 12:26 pm | News | CommentsAnheuser-Busch InBev reached a final agreement with the Department of Justice, settling a dispute over its $20.1 billion acquisition of the Mexican brewer, Grupo Modelo. The world's largest brewer has been trying since June to buy the half of Grupo Modelo that it doesn't already own. The Justice Department blocked the deal out of concern that a company that massive would stifle competition in the U.S.
PROCESS EXPO Continues To Grow
April 19, 2013 9:52 am | News | CommentsThe Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced today that it has now surpassed the milestone of 200,000 square feet for the 2013 PROCESS EXPO trade show. The show will be held November 3-6 at McCormick Place (South and North Halls) in Chicago.
Exploring Rum’s Caribbean Roots
April 19, 2013 9:37 am | by JENNIFER KAY,Associated Press | News | CommentsWhen you're talking about rum, how much does the Caribbean really matter? For the rum world, it's a more serious question than it sounds, and the answer exposes a schism in the industry, a divide between massive producers who value uniformity in a global market and smaller players and connoisseurs who prefer nuanced production that reflects the time and place a rum is made.
Beverage Mixer
April 19, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsThis magnetic mixer runs at 150 RPM, resulting in a continuous mixing process and a more homogeneous mix.
