Study links sugar in soft drinks, not caffeine to blood pressure
New research suggests that it is the sugar in soft drinks and not the caffeine that may be responsible for increasing risk of higher blood pressure.
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PepsiCo looks to ‘new’ Chinese regions in investment push
PepsiCo plans to invest $2.5bn over the next three years in China as the company turns towards the less developed central and western areas of the country for growth opportunities.
World Cup beer can designed to turn into a cup
In preparation for the FIFA World Cup, SABMiller and Crown have joined forces to create a beer can that doubles up as a drinking cup.
Fewer sugary drinks could reduce blood pressure, study finds
Drinking fewer sugary drinks may help lower blood pressure, according to a new study from the American Heart Association, adding to a growing body of evidence linking reduced soft drink intake with better health.
Irish whiskey cracks the US market, says Datamonitor
New research from Datamonitor indicates that Irish whiskey is beating rivals in its market thanks to its appeal among younger drinkers in the US.