From Europe - Daily - Tuesday 26 August 2008
High-caffeine Cocaine ok for Euro drinkers
The controversial energy drink called Cocaine, which while drug-free, contains 350 per cent more caffeine than rival brand Red Bull, this week hit UK shelves amidst criticism from politicians over the launch.
Brewer accused of eco-credential ‘green washing’The fledgling market for environmentally friendly beer is becoming increasingly susceptible to allegations of false advertising, amidst further claims this week of corporate ‘greenwashing’ within the beverage industry. |
Glass and aluminium groups upbeat to meet packaging needsProduction of glass and aluminium packaging within Europe is showing a positive turnaround amidst processor concerns over economic and environmental factors, according to their respective industries associations. |
Vanilla research demonstrates breeding potentialA study into the origin of Tahitian vanilla has provided insight into opportunities for breeding new commercial varieties of the popular spice, claim scientists. |
FSA open food contact compliance talksA UK industry wide-consultation on meeting European guidelines for using food contact materials will take place on 12 November this year in a bid to outline the best way for stakeholders to adapt to the legal requirements. |
Today's headlines across the Food industry
Beneo-Orafti bumps inulin price 25 per centThe world’s number one inulin supplier, Belgium-based Beneo-Orafti, has jacked the price of its inulin and... |
New Cryovac packaging targets convenience/health marketUS packaging firm Sealed Air has introduced a new microwavable tray package for steaming produce, which... |
DuPont invests in sunflower and corn seed researchDuPont-owned Pioneer Hi-Bred has opened two seed research centres in Europe in an attempt to deliver higher... |
Packaged foods boost nutritional profile with nutsNuts are becoming evermore popular ingredients in packaged food products as manufacturers continue to satisfy consumer demands... |
Previous headlines
Weekly commentOmega-3 reality checkThe market predictions for omega-3 products are endlessly buoyant but... |
Danisco restructures to be "first choice": KnutzenA decade of structural changes have helped Danisco position itself... |
PET packaging proving good earner for AmcorAustralian packaging company Amcor has announced a profit after tax... |
News briefs: Unilever/Starbucks team up, Carlsberg buyThis week, Unilever, PepsiCo and Starbucks agree on a new... |
Coors tempted into UK women’s beer marketThe UK’s second biggest brewer – Coors UK – has... |
EU-wide dietary guidelines not feasible, says EFSAThe European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a public... |
Bottled water backlash flows onThe bottled water industry, which has enjoyed strong sales growth... |
Draft US report reaffirms safety of BPA in food packagingIn a draft risk assessment, the US Food and Drug... |
News briefs: Anheuser Busch, InBev, Dr Pepper SnappleAnheuser boss August Busch is set to receive a windfall... |
Frutarom on the look-out for acquisitions by end 2008Frutarom is ready to start casting about for new acquisitions... |
