The banning of single-use plastic straws gained a lot of traction across the US this summer, with major companies like Starbucks, McDonald’s and Disney at the forefront. But experts say straws are just the ‘tip of the iceberg’ and brands could be doing...
A UK carton water brand has been criticised for making sustainability claims it could not substantiate, after being challenged by a water organisation whose members include Danone Waters, Nestle Waters and Highland Spring Group.
The UK’s advertising watchdog has upheld complaints against a series of light-hearted Facebook posts from The Scottish Gin Society, deeming them to be irresponsible. Although the posts were not directly linked to a product, the ASA says the posts should...
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) is to embark on a year-long review of the rules governing sugar claims in relation to alcoholic drinks, amid ministerial concerns of misleading messaging to consumers.
New alcohol regulations in Ireland could restrict signposting to whiskey distillery visitor centres and small distilleries – delivering a hefty blow to the burgeoning whiskey tourism sector, says the Irish Whiskey Association.
The UK government is proposing a ban on the sale of energy drinks to children: following on from moves made by major supermarkets to ban sales to U16s in their stores.
Malaysian PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has acknowledged the government is contemplating introducing a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, after highlighting concerns about the nation's diabetes rates.
Just two months after California lawmakers passed a 12-year ban on soda taxes, the state has passed the nation’s first 'healthy kids' meal bill': with water and milk set to become the default drink choice with kids' meals.
Hygiena has entered into a strategic partnership with Charles River Laboratories to market, distribute and support its Celsis dairy, food and beverage product line.
A French politician is calling for the country to create a legal definition for natural wines, saying it is important to distinguish the category against other wines.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) cabinet has issued new regulations for milk, other dairy and juice and beverage products, and the licensing of manufacturers.
