MEPs adopt EU alcohol resolution
MEPs adopted a resolution on calorie content of alcoholic drinks yesterday, a move welcomed by industry and stakeholders across Europe who hope it will spur the Commission into legislating.
Archives for April 29, 2015
Beverage Bites: news up to april 30, 2015
Bud Light’s bottles backfire, Stella Artois and Ascot, and more beverage bites
This week Bud Light’s marketing campaign attracted plenty of criticism, while South Korea considered banning young celebrities from alcohol ads. Meanwhile, Stella Artois’ sponsorships are galloping ahead… read on for more nuggets of news in our Beverage...
Cranberry juice may slash cardiometabolic risk factors: RCT study
Daily consumption of a low-calorie cranberry juice may improve certain risk factors of heart disease, including blood pressure and triglycerides, says a new study from the Agricultural Research Service at the USDA and Ocean Spray Cranberries.
Guilt-free coffee: Compostable pods will appeal to many consumers, says Copper Moon Coffee
The amount of waste created by used coffee pods worries not just the die-hard eco-friendly, but coffee lovers at large, says US coffee roaster and packager Copper Moon Coffee.
Valio continues use of 100% renewable Tetra Pak carton following trial
Finnish dairy Valio will continue use of Tetra Pak's 100% renewable carton, but not with the lactose-free milk it was trialled with.
Australia
Australian wine seeing record growth in China and UK
Australian wine exports to China are continuing to recover, and in some quarters are even experiencing record sales, according to industry figures released this week.