Sunny Delight may extend parental reformulation advice

26-May-2009 - As Sunny Delight continues to revaluate and innovate its fruit beverage brands amidst growing interest in natural and added value health-focused goods, the company suggests it may consider global rollouts of a UK-parent led reformulation focus.

Researchers call for greater study of maximum cola intakes

22-May-2009 - Further scientific study is needed to identify maximum daily intake levels of cola-based soft drinks, according to a new report linking ‘chronic’ intake of the beverages to possible development of muscle problems resulting from hypokalaemia.

Time for an EU health claims rethink

14-May-2009 - In a NutraIngredients.com round table discussion, DSM’s Bas van Buijtenen expresses widespread industry concern with the EU nutrition and health claims process, while Cantox’s Nigel Baldwin tells us what we should expect from next month’s meeting with EFSA.

NGO follows nutrition lead for business focused eco-labelling

14-May-2009 - One environmental NGO says it is taking inspiration from nutrition labels as part of attempts to better inform global business and, eventually, the consumer about the environmental performance of food products.

US obesity due to more calories, not less exercise: Study

11-May-2009 - Increased calorie intake – rather than lack of exercise – is nearly exclusively responsible for the obesity epidemic in the US, according to a new study presented at the European Congress on Obesity on Friday.

News in brief

Tubed vodka packs fail Portman test

21-Apr-2009 - A vodka-based drink sold in test tubes has been dropped from sale in UK pubs, bars and nightclubs after an industry led corporate responsibility group ruled that it breaks a number of its advertising rules.

Soft drinks makers’ nutrition schemes keeps focus on kids

02-Apr-2009 - As European beverage makers reassess advertising and the availability of higher sugar drinks to young children, the industry says it will not extend the focus to older demographics besides already providing a wider variety of products.

Drink group says Scottish strictness is spreading

31-Mar-2009 - National governments are increasingly taking the lead from Scotland in looking to clamp down on the sales and marketing practices of alcoholic drinks makers, throwing further uncertainty over their livelihoods, according to one trade group.

Industry says self-regulation, not pricing, key to drink battle

16-Mar-2009 - As UK authorities reportedly mull adopting minimum pricing on alcoholic beverages sold in the country, European drink makers claim they remain better placed to regulate the market than governments.

Brewers keeping it local key in drink abuse battle

13-Mar-2009 - European brewers claim they are playing a major role in pushing responsible drinking initiatives in the bloc through localised commitments to the EU Alcohol and Health Forum.

Branded alcohol-complaints hit decade high

09-Mar-2009 - The Portman Group, an industry-led responsibility body says the number of complaints made under its code of practice for alcohol packaging has reached a decade-long high amidst growing concerns over drink branding.

Brewer battles regulator over responsibility concerns

09-Feb-2009 - A battle of biblical proportions is being pitched in the UK between a leading independent brewer and a national social responsibility group that could impact industry policy on self regulation of drinks promotions.

Alcohol sport sponsors agree to Scottish restrictions

05-Feb-2009 - Scotland continues to drive ahead with proposed crackdowns on alcohol promotion and sales through new guidelines on how the industry must sponsor sports teams and other cultural events in the country.

Cash-strapped brewers urge UK tax rethink

29-Jan-2009 - Pressure is growing on the UK government to resist imposing further hikes on beer up to 2012, amidst fears over declining consumption rates and a struggling pub industry in the country.

Craft brewer cites small business responsibility fears

02-Dec-2008 - Some smaller brewers appear unconcerned by a new UK drive to encourage consumer to complain about alcohol advertising that they deem to encourage irresponsible drinking, citing wider concerns over corporate responsibility.

Drink age limit divide grows amidst Scottish debate

03-Oct-2008 - Drinking age limits continue to dominate headlines in the UK as the Scottish Executive yesterday debated the potential merits of limiting sales to people over 21 at some retail outlets, amidst wider interest in the scheme.

Special edition: Pricing social responsibility

Industry targeting misuse, not consumption in drink focus

01-Oct-2008 - In the final part of an ongoing series, BeverageDaily.com looks at the issue of pricing on alcoholic beverages amidst industry claims that more expensive products will not deter misuse.

Special edition: Pricing social responsibility

Responsibility not cost dependant – spirit makers

30-Sep-2008 - In the first of a two-part series, BeverageDaily.com looks at the issue of pricing on alcoholic beverages, both as a tool for social responsibility drives designed to curb alcohol use, and in ensuring financial success for manufacturers.