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Coffee Harvested by Women

Harvested by Women certification, which gives women in coffee-producing countries more financial investment in the production process from bean to cup.

August 29, 2013

Boyd's Coffee is the first coffee roaster in the U.S. to purchase the new Harvested by Women Certified coffee.

Personnel Changes at Mondelez

Mondelez International announced that Pradeep Pant, executive vice president and president, Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (EEMEA), will retire at year-end.

August 28, 2013

Timothy P. Cofer, who currently serves as EVP and president, Europe, will replace Pant.

Sugar-free Beverage Flavoring

FlavorVIA is designed as a healthy water enhancer that can make teas, juice flavors, slushies and cocktail flavorings that are sugar-free.

August 26, 2013

It has a sugar substitute that has zero calories and zero carbs.

Favorite Coffee Brands

Starbucks holds only a 3.3% share of the U.S. market, a far distance behind the 15.6% of Folgers coffee.

August 26, 2013

While certain brands are obviously beloved more than others, coffee lovers tend to be very particular when purchasing or brewing their own cup of joe because the flavors become part of their everyday activities.

Green Tea Antioxidants on Weight Loss

Certain antioxidant compounds found in green tea could provide some assistance for people looking to lose weight.

August 26, 2013

Findings reveal that a subclass of flavonoids known as catechins may enhance exercise-induced loss of abdominal fat.

Explaining Carbonated's Bite

Researchers say the familiar “bite” of carbonated beverages comes from a chemical reaction between the carbon dioxide in the beverage and the human tongue.

August 23, 2013

After asking several adults to sip some test beverages and measure their specific bite, they now say carbonation is not necessary to get the same tactile taste on the tongue many associate with bubbles.

Expansion at Jack Daniels

Brown-Forman Corporation announced the expansion of the Jack Daniel Distillery.

August 23, 2013

The more than $100 million investment includes the addition of stills, barrel warehouses, and related infrastructure to support the expanding operations.

Coffee, Tea May Treat Liver Disease

Moderate consumption of tea or coffee could help reduce fat in the livers of people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

August 20, 2013

After analyzing various cell cultures, researchers from the Duke University School of Medicine found that the caffeine from these beverages stimulated the breakdown of lipids found in the liver.

Green Tea Extract for Treating Malaria

A study shows green tea extracts have a positive impact in treating malaria, in vitro.

August 20, 2013

In the Italy-based study, the scientists found that "...a crude extract of green tea as well as two of its main constituents, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and epicatechin gallate (ECG), strongly inhibit Plasmodium falciparum growth in vitro.

Juice Tyme Sold

Encore Consumer Capital has completed the sale of its portfolio company, Juice Tyme Inc.

August 19, 2013

Juice Tyme Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of shelf-stable, bag-in-box juice and beverage concentrates for use in foodservice dispensing machines.