Industry News

Orangina Schweppes is sold to Suntory
Suntory Holdings, Japan's third-largest brewer, announced it has purchased Orangina Schweppes from the Blackstone Group and Lion Capital. Purchase of the European drink maker gives Suntory brands including Orangina, Oasis and Schweppes. Bloomberg (11/13)

Coca-Cola names Brazil a top market
Coca-Cola, which is opening its first Latin American eco-friendly facility in Brazil, named the country a top market and said it will invest $5.8 billion there through 2014. Interest in Brazil is growing in part because the country will host the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games. Google/The Associated Press (11/12)

Coca-Cola hires buskers to sing in London Underground:
Subway riders in England will hear Coca-Cola-branded buskers singing the "Holidays Are Coming" and other songs through a deal between Coca-Cola and the London Underground. Advertising Age (tiered subscription model) (11/12)

Godiva introduces regular and flavored coffees
Godiva Chocolatier has launched Godiva Coffee, available in three versions of a breakfast blend and truffle flavors French Vanilla, Chocolate Truffle, Hazelnut Creme and Caramel. The coffee is being sold in supermarkets nationwide with a suggested retail price of $8.99 per 12-ounce bag. Food Business Review (11/11)

Study: Food and drink will buoy this year's holidays
Sales of food and beverages are expected to grow 11.7% this holiday season, according to a study, even though consumers aren't expected to spend lavishly on gifts. "We feel gourmet product and specialty food stores are in a better position and will have growth this holiday season," an analyst said. Progressive Grocer (11/12)

Health and Nutrition

Study: Dark chocolate appears to help reduce stress
A study using proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and mass spectrometry showed that consuming 20 grams of dark chocolate twice daily for two weeks reduced stress hormones and stress-related biochemical markers in highly stressed individuals. The results suggest that eating dark chocolate daily could have a positive and long-term effect on stressed people. eMaxHealth.com (11/12)

Marketing Report

A peek into the shopping cart of millennials
Shoppers ages 20 to 30, known as millennials, are expected to surpass boomers in CPG spending in the next few years. Research shows they shop less often but buy more each time, seek retailers that offer healthier options and perceive the quality of store brands as "excellent." Brandweek (11/12)

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ABA News

ABA welcomes new, and returning, members to the association
The American Beverage Association is pleased to welcome two new members to the association: Kenko International, Los Angeles, and Qualcomm of San Diego. Returning to ABA is Rehrig Pacific of Lawrenceville, Ga. Please join us in welcoming them!

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