French wary over Coca-Cola's coffee cola
As Coca-Cola prepares to launch mid-calorie cola containing coffee in France, the group faces a challenge to win over sceptical consumers who view the move as more of a gimmick.
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Liquid dispenser uses RFID to provide safety check
A liquid dispensing system with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag allows food and beverage companies to cost-effectively manage the safety and reliability of their products during processing, its manufacturer claims.
Ink chemical does not pose a health risk, food regulator says
Scientific evidence indicates that the presence of the ink chemical isopropylthioxanthone (ITX) in packaged foods does not pose a health risk, an EU regulator said today.
InBev to buy Chinese brewer, report
The world's biggest brewer, InBev, is to buy one of China's largest breweries for about $750 million, sources have told the New York Times.
US school law forces soft drink contract changes
A new law allowing American schools to sell milk anywhere at any time will force changes to exclusivity contracts between schools and soft drink firms.