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Carrefour expansion into Russiaa

September 14, 2009

Carrefour Says Looking at Acquisitions in Russia | www.flex-news-food.com

Despite what sometimes in believed, Russian supermarket arena is quite established and benefits from customer awareness. The fact that Carrefour opened its second store and plans acquisitions shows how important this market is becoming.

Incentives to buy new cars - Cash for Clunkers in Europe

September 8, 2009

U.S. Revs Up Clunker-Rebate Processing | online.wsj.com

It seems that despite many factors in common resulting in the present economic downfall, US and Europe also share some realities and measures to try and save the automobile industry. The "cash for clunkers" in Europe  is also in place but varies in results, benefits and also preferences across the various markets.

Starbucks new endeavors

September 4, 2009

Starbucks: So Long, Sorbetto | www.flex-news-food.com

Starbucks is clearly moving into new activities. Icy drinks should be tested of course but from my point of view, the can be a success.

Coca Cola Fountain Dispenser - a profitable vending step?

August 19, 2009

Coca Cola releases new RFID fountain dispenser | www.rfidnews.org

Knowing well the vending industry as well as the main equipment offered in vending by Coca Cola and other main bottlers, that is based around stack vendors (technology with 40 years and limited selections and flexibility) and the new front glass robotic arm dispensers, this new concept sounds indeed an excellent value proposition.  

Starbucks faces Nestle reaction when moving into instant coffee?thermain

August 16, 2009

Friends don't let friends overspend on coffee | smartchoice.tasterschoice.com

For the sake of the truth - since when these two companies share the same market place? Will they do so in Instant coffee retailing? NO!

Fast food has futurealthierc

August 16, 2009

Fast Food Fading? | www.forbes.com

Fast food is been scrutinized and health concerns grow. Across various countries in the world we have the problem of diabetes growing, over weight across the entire population age, etc. However fast food is not always low quality and life style and work habits today make fast food a necessity.

PEPSI - growth by iacquisition

August 16, 2009

Pepsi to Get 20% Stake in Japan's Biggest Snack Company | online.wsj.com

The past 2 years have been quite active for PEPSI in terms of acquisitions. The company is certainly placing itself as worldwide leader in food and beverages

Starbucks challenges

August 15, 2009

Starbucks to close 500 more shops | news.bbc.co.uk

Starbucks coffee is likely to be too expensive for what it is. At least for Southern Europeans and South Americans. 

Starbucks - Instant coffee can be a real challenge

August 15, 2009

Starbucks has high hopes for its instant coffee | www.marketwatch.com

Coffee is all about culture, lifestyle and taste. It all depends on these factors to have a successful coffee business. 

Cards payment in vending machines are not just debit/credit cards

August 15, 2009

Networks Begin to Make a Case for Cards at Vending Machines | www.digitaltransactions.net

Payment cards used in vending machines are not just credit or debit cards. Today we can use debit cards, credit cards, customer cards and even corporate cards to get a product from a vending machine and in Japan you can even pay using your mobile phone.

Cards payment in vending machines are a consumer friendly possibility

August 15, 2009

Networks Begin to Make a Case for Cards at Vending Machines | www.digitaltransactions.net

Vending has the capability to adapt and offer always new possibilities either in products offered or in other areas such as payment means.

Is all recycling acceptable?ise

August 15, 2009

Tesco defends waste-meat policy | www.retail-week.com

Environmental concerns gain a lot of importance in Europe and across any industry. It is the right path from my point of view but doe we all really understand what is to recycle? 

PEPSI diversifies and introduces a healthy range

August 14, 2009

PepsiCo Agrees to Acquire Amacoco, Brazil's Largest Coconut Water Company | www.flex-news-food.com

PEPSI is moving quite fast and aggressively in key emerging economies that are also key markets in the near future.

Russia - An attractive market for drinks

July 30, 2009

PepsiCo, Bottler to Invest $1 Billion in Russia | www.bloomberg.com

Russia is an attractive business case for drink companies due to the important growth of the retail and vending channels. 

Fast food yes - But quality fast food

July 29, 2009

Fast Food Fading? | www.forbes.com

 Fast food carries a stigma: unhealthy. Today it is not the case!

Starbucks - new concept for beer and wine - a major hit or a major failure!

July 29, 2009

Starbucks experiments with wine, beer | www.denverpost.com

 Starbucks made its name with fashionable coffee stores that spread across various countries and high speed, changing habits, adding convenience and a relaxed and informal atmosphere. It was also Starbucks that developed like no other the concept of "coffee on the go".

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