Energy drinks used to be feature all the powers, with their high levels of stimulants and caffeine. And, it seemed as though they were poised to take over the world.
Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Co. expanded its Minute Maid brand to include new reduced-calorie options. Minute Maid Pure Squeezed Light No Pulp Orange Juice Beverage features 50 calories per 8-fluid-ounce serving and 50% less sugar and calories than regular orange juice.
Praxair, Inc. entered into an agreement to acquire NuCO2 INC. from Aurora Capital Group, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, for $1.1 billion in cash.
Sysco Corp. named Dean Foods and its Morningstar Foods business unit as its top Gold Supplier across all categories and a Gold Supplier in the dairy category for 2012.
The Associated Press reported that dairy giant Dean Foods, Dallas, plans in mid August to halt processing operations at its LouisTrauth Dairy plant in Newport, Ky.
