December 2004


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BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
The Hain Celestial Group
Leading in a Healthy

Cover story
- Leading In a Healthy Direction
The Hain Celestial Group’s top executives responsible for beverages talk about two recently acquired juice brands, and the direction the company is headed with its non-dairy and tea products, both here and abroad.
- Production to a Tea

Packaging
- Innovation Abounds in ’04
The most innovative packages of 2004.

Operations Report
- Purchasing Plans to Remain Steady
The 2005 Buying Intentions Survey delves into beverage bottlers’ and distributors’ plans for product and equipment purchases in 2005, new construction plans and changes in spending vs. 2004.

Beverage R&D
- Going Natural
Beverage Industry reveals who supplies organic ingredients, what they offer, and how they ensure the organic standards of their ingredients.
- Chr. Hansen Holding, A.M. Todd Co. and more...
- Creators Briefs

Logistics
- ‘Winterizing’ Your Drivers’ Driving Habits

Category Focus
- Alternative Beverages Stay On The Edge
The top players and brands in the “alternative” beverage category.

Beverage Beat
- New Ideas in ’04

Industry Issues
- News Briefs
Ocean Spray Cranberries sells Milne Fruit Products Inc., Inbev moves its headquarters, PepsiCo and Discovery Communications strike a deal, and more…
- Fiji Water Acquired by Roll International, Spirits companies in Colombian dispute and more...

New Products
- Best new products of 2004
This year’s picks for best new products.

Supplier’s Marketplace
- Pack Expo in Review
- Salient Provides Intelligence Solution

The Last Drop
- Bottled Inspiration
- Music Festival, Gala benefit and more...