EFSA backs energy drink ingredients
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has for the first time backed the safety of the popular energy drink ingredients, taurine and D-glucurono-γ-lactone.
Archives for February 12, 2009
Absolut comes a cropper over promo fears for teenyboppers
The advertising practices of a number of leading alcoholic drink makers have again been called into question this week after allegations they are targeting underage drinkers through events like the US Grammy Awards.
BPA levels in soft drinks are low, claim researchers
Consumer exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) from consumption of canned soft drinks is low, claims a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Sports drinks scratching surface of mainstream potential - Powerade
Sports drinks may be breaking through the niche beverage wall, but their future will lie in meeting a variety of consumer trends across the entire beverage market, says the senior brand manager of Powerade.
Sidel service to test PET 'sensitive' beverage compatibility
Adopting Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) materials designed to better protect ‘sensitive beverages’ such as milk, juice and tea products from factors like light and oxygen is the aim of a new package testing service.