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PASADENA, CA (MARKET WIRE) 8Blend, a provider of all natural, vine-ripened fruit packaged in frozen ready-to-blend combinations, announced the expansion of their smoothie product line with a Marionberry-Pineapple blend. The beverage line is now available at coffee houses, delis and cafes nationwide. 8Blend products for home use will soon be available at natural food and gourmet grocery stores.

Magners Light cider will be made available across the UK on-trade as brand owner C&C Group looks to rekindle growth.

EU drinks firms have been asked whether they could abandon their separate geographical indication systems for spirits and wines.

Thousands of branded and own-label soft drinks, including those made by Orangina Schweppes and Danone, have been recalled in France following contamination of a bottling plant's water source.

Constellation europe has appointed a key account manager to be based in Poland, as part of the wine giant's expansion into Eastern europe.

Responsible drinking charity, The Drinkaware Trust, has launched a new campaign to target the amount people drink in their own homes.

Danish brewer Carlsberg has appointed Isaac Sheps, CEO of Carlsberg south east europe, as CEO of Carlsberg UK. He replaces Doug Clydesdale who will leave the Carlsberg Group after eleven years at Carlsberg UK, three of which as CEO.

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA (MARKET WIRE) Arctic Glacier Income Fund (TSX: AG.UN) today announced it will hold a live webcast of a conference call on Wednesday, november 12, 2008, at 11 a.m. ET to discuss the Fund's third quarter 2008 results.

The Glenglassaugh Distillery Company has outlined release details for its single malt Scotch whisky portfolio.

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA (MARKET WIRE) Robeks Corporation, a national franchisor of premium fruit smoothies and healthy fare restaurants, prepares for the fall holidays by bringing back two favorite American flavors -- Pump It Up Pumpkin and Yerba Maté Chai Smoothies in 12, 24, and 32-ounce sizes. This limited time offer is available at all Robeks locations beginning October 13 until December 31, 2008.