Head of Coca-Cola bottling in France commits suicide
Jean-Pierre Bagard, CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprise in France, has committed suicide for unknown reasons, according to French broadsheet Le Figaro.
Archives for September 1, 2009
Tax soft drinks and snacks to fight childhood obesity, says IOM
The Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council have recommended taxing high-calorie, low-nutrient food and drink in order to combat childhood obesity, in a new report released on Tuesday.
O-I closes first of two European glass plants
Glass container manufacturer Owens-Illinois (O-I) has confirmed it has closed its plant in Finland with the loss of 100 jobs as part of an on-going review of its global operations.
World first probiotic 100% juice launched
Swedish dairy pioneer, Skånemejerier, has extended its Scandinavian-leading juice range, Bravo, to incorporate probiotic strains, believed to be the first in the world to do so in a fresh 100 per cent juice product with a cold-fighting claim.