Call for UK to bulk up childhood obesity strategy in wake of leaked plans
Action on Sugar is urging the UK government to revise its childhood obesity strategy, alleging that leaked draft documents show plans do not go far enough.
Archives for July 18, 2016
Uncle Matt’s probiotic waters further blur line between juice, water and functional beverages
Uncle Matt’s Organic expands its portfolio beyond juice with the launch of its fruit-infused, cold-pressed probiotic waters, which also continue to blur an already fuzzy line between juice, water and functional beverages.
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Crown sets out 2020 sustainability goals
A new beverage can plant being built in Nichols, New York, will help support Crown Holdings’ progress in achieving its sustainability goals, says the company as it sets out its sustainability goals for 2020.
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The emerging revolution in yeast for craft brewers
With the majority of beer’s flavor and style created by yeast, it’s no stretch to say that yeast is a large part of what puts the 'craft' in craft brewing. What’s exciting for craft brewers is that the emerging revolution in brewer’s yeast means even...
Coca-Cola turns to baobab in new low calorie soft drink brand
Coca-Cola has launched a soft drink which counts baobab extract among its ingredients: a beverage that could be rolled out globally in the future.
Chia seed drinks tap into consumer movement ‘away from all things sugary’
Chia seed based drinks can disrupt the beverage market thanks to two key attributes: around 33% less sugar than fruit juice and an array of functional benefits, according to chia seed based drink brand wow.