For the food and beverage industry, there is a significant need for healthy, convenient food options covering the entire price range from premium goods to low cost choices.

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Ming Pao quotes state media as saying that a ban on officials and soldiers boozing and feasting in public may have contributed to a slump in the food and beverage industry and consumer downturn.

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Mr. Cardello, a former food-and-beverage industry executive, said he was surprised to find that fast-food chains sold a slightly higher percentage of lower-calorie food servings than sit-down restaurants did.

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Following a harrying battle against the beverage industry, fast food giants and New York residents determined to drink themselves into a saccharine oblivion, Mayor Bloomberg, has emerged victorious.

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Information is available for the following industry sectors: automotive, beauty, commercial technology, consumer technology, entertainment, fashion, food and beverage, foodservice, home, office supplies, software, sports, toys, and wireless.

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