Spirit, wine & beer industries dismayed by duty rise in UK Budget
The UK’s beer, wine and spirits industries have responded with dismay after the government announced alcohol duty rates will rise with inflation.
Archives for March 9, 2017
Somerville Brewing Company spoons in Cap’n Crunch cereal into latest beer recipe
Somerville Brewing Company of Massachusetts is set to release its new Belgian-style ale featuring an unexpected ingredient: Cap’n Crunch Berries breakfast cereal.
Stop claiming calcium lactate and glucose-fructose syrup are 'natural' ingredients, ASA rules
Children’s drink manufacturer Appy Food & Drinks has been told to stop referring to its juice as “100%” natural as they contain calcium lactate and glucose-fructose syrup by the UK’s advertising watchdog.
South African sugar tax could be blueprint for all Africa: WHO
The impending tax on sugar-sweetened beverages in South Africa could be a blueprint for other African nations to follow suit, according to a World Health Organisation (WHO) public health specialist.
Businesses make €14 for every €1 spent on reducing food waste: Study
The average company investing in food waste reduction will see a fourteen fold return on their investments and half will see substantially more, says a new report.
'We've learned how much fun it is to embrace competition'
Former PepsiCo exec among angel investors helping Shaka Tea strategically expand
Since launching one year ago, ready-to-drink (RTD) brand Shaka Tea now has plans for targeted national expansion in the US after closing its first round of seed investment.
Caffeine may protect brain against dementia, study shows
Caffeine could ward off dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions by enhancing the abilities of protective enzymes, say researchers.
MEPs call on EU to create food quality agency
Food products sold under the same label continually show inconsistent standards of quality, particularly in Eastern Europe, prompting calls for a new regulatory body in the EU.