Sustainable labels planned for global beverage brands
Plans for a new global system to measure and record the carbon footprint of beverages on their packaging labels is being launched at the InnoBev Global Soft Drinks Congress in Moscow today.
Archives for April 9, 2008
News briefs: Heineken goes Swiss; SABMiller
This week, Heineken prepares to expand within the Swiss beer market, and SABMiller and Molson Coors begin to finalise integrations plan for their US joint venture.
Scots claim victory in Canadian whisky label case
A Canadian drinks group has failed in its bid to keep using the word 'glen' on one of its whisky brands after a court in the country ruled against the manufacturer in a trademark dispute with Scottish producers.
High acid drinks packaging devised for eco-improvements
A new range of resealable beverage cartons offers a more environmentally friendly method of packaging high acid ambient drinks like sport beverages and iced tea in a variety of sizes, according to its manufacturer.
Consumers go for green products, Mintel
Research by Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) shows that an increasing number of new products boast environmentally-friendly claims.
Southampton colours should be phased out, says FSA
Artificial colours linked to hyperactivity in children by the Southampton study should be phased out in Europe, said the UK Food Standards Agency today.
Dark chocolate gets pulses racing
Consumption of dark chocolate and cocoa may not boost heart health, and could actually increase pulse rates, according to new research.