Mass-produced tradition?

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In Latvia the traditional soft drink, kvas, is making a comeback. Kvas had a 32% share of the soft drink market in Latvia in the first half of 2000. The drink, however, is now being mass-produced and pasturized; and is now, critics say, no different than cola.

Production data, Beverages, Nonalcoholic Beverages, Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing, Statistical Data Included, Production management, Beverage industry, Non-alcoholic beverages, Gutta, Cido A.S., Kok and Co.

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Parex net soared in 2000

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AS Parex Bank posted a more than twofold increase in its net profits for the 2000 year. The bank posted 10 million lats (17.9 millione euros) in net profits for the year.

Commercial Banks, Commercial Banking, Sales, profits & dividends, Banking industry, Finance, Parex Bank

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As Lovtsov pays the piper, some smell a rat: critics blame the EBRD for Gutta founder's downfall

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Latvia-based fruit-juice company PAS Gutta's founder, Nikolai Lovtson, is being chastised by various individuals and groups for his company's disappointing financial performance.

Executive changes & profiles, Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing, Fruit Juice Concentrates NEC, Officials and employees, Juice industry, Concentrated fruit juices, PAS Gutta

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