News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
Russian proposals to introduce substantial tax increases on vodka have come in for criticism as industry representatives warn that tax hikes encourage illicit trade and often fail to reduce overall alcohol consumption.
A scientist from NIZO Food Research claims to have gained greater insight into the health effects of consuming yoghurt drinks containing probiotics.
An MEP has called for nutritional traffic light labels on alcoholic drinks ahead of a European vote on food information - industry insiders said this would send the wrong message.