Alcoholic beverages: UK young adult consumption will exceed three billion liters in 2004

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Autogrill and Elior: driving into Germany

Italian retailer Autogrill and French-owned Elior have both announced new tenancy arrangements with the German motorway services provider Tank & Rast. Given that Tank & Rast holds 90% of all German motorway concessions, the partnership will strengthen Autogrill's and Elior's expansion potential in Europe's largest motorway services market.

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Barilla: kneading to grow

Barilla has put the cat among the pigeons with its bid for Kamps. Should it succeed, the offer may have a domino effect on the traditionally anti-takeover German market. A takeover could be a good move for Barilla, giving it the leadership in the European bakery market, and complementing its existing bakery operations. However, its bid could be too low for Kamps' shareholders.

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Barry Callebaut: double chocolate

The Swiss company is moving into consumer chocolate manufacturing by buying Stollwerck, Germany's third largest manufacturer. The country is the second largest market for chocolate in Europe, but competition is hard and only slow market growth is expected. On the plus side, the deal should bring real cost savings

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Becks: Interbrew goes shopping again

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Bottled water: half of UK bottled water sales are on the go

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Bottled water: thirsty Italians drink 54 liters each on-the-go

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Bottled water: UK market to show strong growth through 2006

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Breakfast: skipped 30% of the time in the UK

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C&C: aiming to repeat Magners success in Europe

C&C Group has begun conducting market tests for its Magners cider brand in Spain and Germany. Feasibility studies have commenced to determine the likelihood of success for Magners in Europe. After a strong performance in the UK, Magners is now looking to increase profits through expansion, but will find it difficult to replicate the success achieved in the UK.

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