food and beverage

Bipolar Beverages? Energy and Relaxation Drinks Take Beverages (and Consumers) to New Extremes

July 11, 2011 in Food & Beverage Industry Information

Stressed out?  Anxious?  Jet-lagged? For years consumers sought drinks laden with ingredients like caffeine, taurine, electrolytes and herbs to give them the extra energy boost they craved.  But lately, manufacturers have introduced several non-alcoholic concoctions that promise just the opposite – they help you unwind. Today, it seems it’s not enough for a drink to […]

 

Hiring: Tips for Writing Effective Candidate Rejection Letters

July 27, 2010 in HR Best Practices

These days, competition for positions in the food and beverage industry is fierce.  With a greater number of candidates vying for fewer openings, you may find yourself having to say “No” more often.  Needless to say, writing rejection letters can be an unpleasant and stressful part of the hiring process. But even when you can’t offer a job […]