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Expert Panel Predicts 'Strong' Growth in Natural/Organic Foods
DAYVILLE, Conn. -- The natural/organic market can expect "good, strong growth" overall in the future, said the president and c.e.o. of specialty distributor United Natural Foods here, Michael Funk, part of a panel of market experts speaking yesterday at the RBC Capital Markets Consumer Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. -
PepsiCo Buys Izze Beverage Co.
BOULDER, Colo. -- Sales may soon be bubbling over for Izze Beverage Co., a popular niche beverage manufacturer that's been acquired by PepsiCo, Inc., based in Purchase, N.Y. The two companies reached the agreement yesterday at Izze's headquarters here. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.