Industry acting ahead of hyperactivity fears - expert
The reformualtion of products due to health concerns over the preservative sodium benzoate (E211) will not significantly affect soft drink manufacturers, an expert claims.
Archives for September 5, 2007
Nestle goes all-natural over kids' chocolate
UK based Nestle Rowntree has re-launched its Milkybar brand with all-natural ingredients, taking advantage of current concern for food additives.
Coca-Cola reports progress on environment, workers rights
The environment, corporate governance and workers rights are transforming the way managers oversee their global manufacturing operations, as demonstrated in Coca-Cola's second report on its progress in these areas.
Drink makers play down additive link to hyperactivity
Research released today linking sodium benzoate to hyperactivity in children is not yet definitive enough to remove the preservative from products, soft drink manufacturers claim.
Sugar waste used for food packaging
Bagasse, a previously useless waste product from sugar cane, can now be used to make biodegradeable packaging for food products in Thailand, its manufacturers claim.
News brief: Coca-Cola, Carlsberg and Kraft
This week' industry round up finds Coca-Cola finalising distribution for Glaceau, the latest appointments at Carlsberg, and SABMiller bringing a little taste of Italy to the Japanese market.
Popcorn brands ban diacytel
Two of the largest US popcorn makers have removed diacetyl from their brands, as doctors report that the chemical may now cause a fatal lung disease in consumers as well as factory workers.