US food safety authorities have re-opened an investigation closed
15 years ago into soft drinks contaminated with cancer-causing
chemical benzene, following evidence the industry has failed to
sort out the problem, BeverageDaily.com...
A smoking ban will be introduced across all pubs, private members'
clubs and restaurants in England during 2007, forcing the pub firms
to adapt or fall by the wayside.
The science has spoken. Low-fat diets don't work: Forget the
carrots and broccoli sprouts, I can now have my cake and eat it,
and put extra cream on top.
Scientists from the European Space Agency are peering at satellite
images of Italy's Frascati wine region as part of project to use
space technology to improve wine industry management.
The European Parliament yesterday approved legislation deregulating
package sizes for most pre-packed products, but excluding staple
beverages and foods.
The UK government will give MPs three different options on how far
to extend a pub smoking ban as the drinks industry warns
legislation must cover all premises or none at all.
A new report has injected a much-needed shot of optimism into the
stagnant US beer market for 2006, yet the bad news just keeps on
coming in Western Europe.
Reducing paperwork and consolidating laws could save industry about
£200m (€293) in the first year, the UK's food regulator said in
publishing a plan to simplify legislation.
Little wonder consumers are confused about which foods are good for
them, and which bad, when scientists use methods with almost no
chance of meaningful results.
Sports and energy drinks have stolen a march on foods to become the
powerhouse of the global market in performance products, according
to a new report from Leatherhead Food International.
Soft drinks firms will voluntarily ban advertising to children
across the European Union in an effort to curb public criticism
amid the bloc's growing obesity problem.
Russia's decision to change procedures on excise stamps and import
licences for alcohol has backfired, with several domestic producers
reportedly having to suspend production.
Drinking caffeine drinks appears to stifle the body's ability to
boost blood flow to the heart during exercise, suggests new
research out of Switzerland.
The thought of English wine can still conjure a smirk from many.
But, the natives are getting better, as more wineries look to take
advantage of Britons' increasing preference for grape over grain.
Accreditation by an international organisation has given a malt
tracking scheme the backing it needs to assure its customers
they're getting the correct supplies.
I am beginning to feel like a freak among journalists. Good or bad,
my reporting is the product of hours of questions, fact-hunting and
often-times editorial debate. Yet, despite this rigour, every day
we receive emails from people...
Coca-Cola faces a challenging 2006 as the firm experiences rising
levels of bad publicity on alleged human rights abuse and, of
course, obesity. In the first of two parts,
BeverageDaily.com takes a closer look, starting with human...
France has announced plans to rip up more than 16,000 hectares of
vines in an attempt to dig its wine industry out of trouble, but it
seems likely that more will have to follow.
A full smoking ban across all of England's pubs looks more likely
as reports indicate the government is preparing to give MPs a free
vote on the issue in Parliament.
Interest is growing in fruit juices for heart health, as Provexis
signs up another UK supermarket chain to its tomato-based Sirco
drink, and a new trial prepares to get underway in Scotland to
investigate the effects of a juice product...
Britain's advertising watchdog signalled it was getting tough on a
new code for alcoholic drinks adverts by telling UK brewer Young's
to remove posters linking alcohol with social and sexual success.
Bottled water consumption is expected to overtake fizzy soft drinks
around the world within five years, says a new report, with Nestlé,
Danone and PepsiCo leading the charge.
Grolsch, the Dutch brewer, has begun boycotting a top supermarket
in the Netherlands after a dispute over beer prices, in a new
demonstration of supplier power.
Consuming fizzy soft drinks is not linked to esophageal cancer as
previously thought and diet drinks may even help decrease the risk,
suggests new research on the issue.
In a bid to meet World Trade Organisation demands, the European
Commission plans to make it easier for non-EU companies to gain
geographical indications (GI) protection for speciality brand
names.
A senior official said the industry was not consulted on the
European Commission proposal to re-categorise spirit drinks, but
welcomed plans to update production regulations.
Raising the price of alcoholic drinks will not necessarily lead to
less consumption, says new research, calling into question the use
of high prices to encourage responsible drinking.
French prime minister Dominique de Villepin said the plan would
help to dig France out of wine crisis, yet under-pressure
winemakers are planning more protests.
Starbucks, the US coffee chain, has won the trademark battle in
China that analysts said it could not afford to lose, paving the
way for the firm's Asian expansion plans.
Consumers who suffer from food allergies are set to benefit from
new "plain English" allergen labeling rules, which also
provide food and beverage manufacturers with the opportunity to tap
into the growing "free-from"...
Christmas cake, mulled wine, mince pies and Christmas pudding - all
these festive specialities taste of Christmas. But why is it that
the smell of spices such as cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves and
ginger is synonymous with yuletide?
Insoluble fiber, from wholegrains, is currently enjoying more
attention from consumers and the food industry than soluble fiber,
but interest in the soluble variety is rising fast, according to
Frost and Sullivan.
The combination of common food additives could interfere with the
development of the nervous system, raising new concerns about the
health implications of children's diets, according to a new report
published today.
If only they taught chemistry in schools as it happens at Christmas tables across Europe. For here lies the secret of delicious. Come next weekend, the centrepiece from north to south will be a roast. A British turkey, a German goose, a French roast beef:...
Forget the family 'bored' games this Christmas. It's time to get
down to the local orchard with a slice of toast, a loaded gun and a
big bowl of steaming Wassail for some real festive tradition.
A new study reveals why our taste perception is enhanced as the
temperature of food and beverage products increases, explaining why
beer is more bitter and ice cream is sweeter when consumed warm.
Protests hit the headquarters of Belgian brewing giant InBev as the
brewer continues to cut back European brewing facilities, but the
group's strong foothold in Latin America is keeping the future
bright.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has received the primary
data for Ramazzini Foudation's recent study on the sweetener
aspartame and is commencing its risk assessment as a matter of
priority.
A public consultation was launched yesterday ahead of a plan to
transfer regulatory authority over the UK's wine industry to the
Food Standards Agency (FSA).
People that are undernourished, or losing weight unintentionally,
cost UK health services more than twice as much as obese people,
suggests a new report, yet they receive less attention from the
government.
