Nationwide soda tax proposal fizzles out
The prospect of a national tax on soft drinks has been effectively quashed for the time being as a key congressional committee has refused to consider such a levy, according to a report in the LA Times.
Archives for February 9, 2010
Study links energy drinks to heart attack risk
Energy drink consumption has been linked to heart attack risk in a newly published study, but Red Bull claims the research is old and the results would be no different for a cup of coffee.
Soft Drinks Association slams pancreatic cancer study
Soft drinks are safe and not a risk factor for cancer, says the British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA) in response to yesterday’s study from an Asian population.
Krones builds new water efficient cellar concept
Krones has launched a new cellar concept that the company claims connects pipes and tanks in a way that cuts down on water consumption, saves on energy use, and reduces cleaning times.
Tea science stacks up for weight management, but concerns continue for extracts
Leaf through the scientific literature and the benefits of tea, green and black, for weight managements garner much support, but more research is needed before the beverage and its extracts have “great public health importance”, says a new review.
Red Bull reacts to German opinion on energy shots
Energy shots are safe if used according to instructions, says Red Bull, as the German risk assessor BfR calls for a ban on energy shots because consumers could not be trusted to drink ‘safe’ amounts.
Kirin and Suntory break off merger negotiations
Plans to merge Kirin and Suntory and create a Japanese drinks powerhouse have fallen through as the companies fail to agree on terms.
Combi checkweigher and metal detector saves cash and space
Low cost of ownership, significant space savings and versatility are benefits claimed by manufacturer Loma Systems for its new combination checkweighing and X-ray inspection system.