Beverage World presents the latest news from across the worldwide beverage market.
New York City will give restaurants and food outlets a three-month grace period before imposing fines for serving the large sugary drinks that will be banned, city officials said on Tuesday. (Reuters)
Read more...Anheuser-Busch InBev NV, the world’s biggest brewer, is in talks with the U.S. Justice Department about concessions that might win approval for its purchase of the half of Grupo Modelo SAB it doesn’t already own, three people familiar with the matter said. (Bloomberg)
Read more...Nestlé Waters North America’s premium still water brand resource 100% Natural Spring Water is expanding nationally and is available to retailers across the U.S. as of January 2013.
Read more...Czech brewery Budejovicky Budvar said a British court rejected Anheuser-Busch InBev's request to secure exclusive rights to the Budweiser trademark, the latest ruling in its long-running legal battle with the world's biggest brewer. (Reuters)
Read more...The National Honey Board has strengthened its MadeWithHoney.com interactive offerings with the launch of www.BeveragesWithHoney.com. The new website complements the Board’s existing online presence in the baking, snack, dairy and confectionery industries, and promotes honey’s usage and benefits throughout the beverage market.
Read more...The maker of Australia's mass-market Yellow Tail wine is in emergency talks with its lender after recording its first loss in more than 20 years, illustrating how the soaring Australian dollar is squeezing local wineries dry. (Wall St. Journal)
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