Expansion drives restructure for global testing firm
Organic growth and acquisition has led to Mocon creating four global business units: US-based Permeation; Industrial Analysers and Microbial Detection; and Package Testing, based in Denmark.
Archives for May 14, 2013
Diageo eyes ‘amazing opportunities’ in confectionery flavored spirits
Diageo technical director Luca Lupini believes confectionery flavored spirits are an ‘amazing opportunity’ for the firm, and insists the sub-category brings out the best in its R&D team.
Clostridium botulinum fears prompt FDA action
A fear that carrot and beet juice from a US company could be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum has prompted the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to warn consumers about the potential health risks.
UK beverage carton recycling heading towards ‘national coverage’ – ACE UK
Beverage carton recycling has continued to increase in the UK, with half of all local authorities in the country now making kerbside collections, the Alliance for Beverage Cartons & the Environment (ACE) UK has revealed.
Military members rely on Red Bull: Energy brand launches special ‘Camo’ can for US military
Red Bull will sell a limited edition camouflage-colored can from Memorial Day to Labour Day through military channels and retailers immediately surrounding bases.
Yakult ordered to pull Olympics-themed advert in UK over health claims breach
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has slapped a ban on the broadcast of a Yakult TV advert, ruling that the ad implied there was a health advantage to drinking the product, without using a relevant, authorised health claim.