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The European Parliament has amended incoming European Union (EU) duty-free legislation so air passengers making transfer flights within the EU ahead of a final flight to a non-EU airport can buy duty-free.

The vice president of global media and sports marketing at Anheuser-Busch has announced his retirement.

IRVINE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Native Foods, Southern California's largest and fastest growing chain of organic vegan restaurants, continues to provide delicious vegan / vegetarian alternatives to the traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

One of Bacardi's global brand directors is set to leave the company.

Cobra Beer has teamed up with off-licence group Thresher on its Facebook 'Get Them In!' UK activity.

LAS VEGAS, NV (MARKET WIRE) Bionic Products, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: BNPD) is pleased to announce production of LadyPink(R), a natural energy drink formulated specifically for women, is nearing completion of its first large-scale production run after numerous scheduling delays. Bionic hopes to have the project ready for delivery to their distribution centers before Christmas.

UK retail giant Tesco is cutting 15% of its total wine range over the next six months, according to reports.

MONTVALE, NJ (MARKET WIRE) Isbre Holding Corp. (PINKSHEETS: ISBH), importers of Isbre Norwegian Glacier Spring Water, today announced placement into the 447 supermarkets operating under all banners of The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company. A&P was founded in 1859 and has annual revenues of $9.4 Billion.

Thai Beverage is on the verge of finally succeeding in getting a listing in its home country, according to local reports.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (MARKET WIRE) Freshwater Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: FWTC) exclusive world wide distributor of Water Geeks brand products of The Watergeeks Laboratories, is pleased to announce its plans to launch Water Geeks products into the retail market in the Spring of 2009. Water Geeks eco friendly products are now currently available online at www.thewatergeeks.com. Today's announcement signals a more aggressive business strategy to pursue greater sales and market share for the Water Geeks brand of innovative products. Test marketing of the Water Geeks stainless steel and filtered water bottles at selected retailers