Surging global demand for high-caffeine energy drinks has led to increased reports of negative health impacts linked to the stimulant’s use in beverages, according to a new review.
UK-based Alternative Waste Solutions (AWS) said that it is set to become a major producer of food grade plastic, following a £14m upgrade to its plant.
The European Commission is seeking talks with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over state specific taxing in India, amidst claims from wine and spirit makers that their exports are being damaged as a result.
The wine industry has gone on the defensive over its labelling practices following the broadcast of a UK-made documentary claiming existing guidelines are misleading consumers on what is inside their bottles.
Adopting integrated full-line bottling systems that can provide blow moulding, filling and capping functions can help manufacturers to better meet their efficiency goals, according to a leading beverage pack supplier.
“I have a bad feeling about this.” Luke Skywalker’s warning in the movie blockbuster Star Wars could equally be applied to consumers’ concerns about Bisphenol A (BPA).
Central and Eastern Europe’s biggest food supplements manufacturer, Walmark, has taken 100 per cent control of fellow Czech sports nutrition specialist, Aminostar, in an undisclosed deal.
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A new production line targeted at food and beverage producers that market pomegranate products automates the separation of the peel from the arils and wraps them in MAP packaging for long-lasting shelf life, says its developer.
A leading packager is spying a global roll-out for a new development in straws that it claims can grant an additional probiotic boost to juices and dairy beverages.
The reduction or elimination of potentially toxic metabolites from fermented foods such as cheese and wine will lead to new formulations and starter cultures, if a new €3.4 million project delivers.
USDA scientists are continuing to expand the potential of corn fibre gum as an emulsifier in beverages, with a new study pinpointing the emulsifying properties of the gum.
Global consumption of bottled water and milk-based drinks continues to rise amidst burgeoning demand in Asia, despite a number of challenges facing both industries, according to consumer analyst Zenith International.
Red Bull says it is not concerned over an upcoming European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) review the use of ingredients like taurine and glucuronolactone in energy drinks and remains committed to EU expansion.
The Eastern European market for fruit juices and nectars was up by 10 per cent to €6.4bn last year, an upward trajectory expected to continue in the coming years, says a new report.
Genetics is often charged as providing a brave new world for science and now it seems that new research into the makeup of brewing yeasts in lager could revolutionise the very taste of beer, new research claims.
The march to bring stevia into the mainstream continues as GLG Life Tech Corporation has struck a deal with US-based Weider Global Nutrition to take the sweetener to mass markets around the globe.
A supplier of a perforated stick shaped packaging is hoping to shake up the hot beverage market as both a rival to the humble tea bag, and as a means of providing drinks like coffee.
Anheuser Busch has joined Coca-Cola over the last week in attempting to expand its presence in the global market for non-carbonated and functional beverages through their latest expansion drives.
Israeli supplier Frutarom has launched a ‘proactive concept’ targeting baby boomers that couples condition-specific ingredients with product templates and marketing assistance.
New active sensors can help food processors gauge the amount of fluids in containers and are adaptable to each plant’s particular needs, says the developer.
Louisiana was holding its breath when Hurricane Gustav made landfall last week. It promised to be the mother of all storms as it roared towards the Gulf Coast but fortunately the region, along with the food industry it supports, was spared.
While there has been more optimism hovering over the post-reform EU sugar industry this year, ABF cites the new regime as having an on-going effect on the profits of its sugar division.
As Scotland moves a step nearer to potentially adopting new proposals on raising the legal drinking age at off-trade retail outlets, the European Union says it cannot impose similar mandatory regulation across the bloc.
In its final evaluation of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA), the US National Toxicology Program (NTP) has expressed concerns for potential exposures to foetus, infants and children.
Two food and drink research centres, CCFRA and BRI, have merged to strengthen their resources and help companies in the industry innovate and ensure the safety and quality of their products.
Stevia, the natural sweetener causing a whirlwind of interest around the globe, does not degrade in beverages on exposure to light, says a new study from Coca-Cola.
The global market for non-alcoholic beverages will remain dominated by more perceivably healthy soft drink options, amidst a growing population concerned with well being in what they drink, according to a new report.
A German manufacturer of heating and cooling technologies says it has replaced the metal in its spiral plate heat exchangers with a high performance polymer in a bid to improve hygiene efficiency as well as reducing weight and costs.
DSM Nutritional Products has added a spray-dried powdered version to its Fabuless weight management stable, with the growing meal replacement market being a particular point of focus.
The three leading UK suppliers of bottled water have created a new group designed to spread the word on the economic and social value of their product, amidst continuing pressures surrounding its alleged environmental impact.
Europe’s health claim assessment process kicked off with the rejection of almost 90 per cent of the first bunch. But industry must accept its shortcomings if credibility is to be the winner.
This week, Foster’s and Heineken outline their respective financial performances and future goals as both brewers aim to shake up their global operations.
Superpremium juice drinks have proved to be a dynamic part of the US beverage market showing “phenomenal growth” in just a few years, according to a new report.
A line of high-dose, omega-3 juice drinks produced by Norwegian fish oil specialist Pharmalogica, has expanded its distribution from 200 to 1100 retail outlets in six months.
Cott, a leading supplier of private label beverages for retailers, says that its global operations continue to take a financial hit as pack resin costs and higher branded beverage sales hamper its plans.
Foods that claim to deliver energy are carving out a distinct place in the marketplace, as consumers start to look beyond energy drinks for an added boost, according to Mintel.
Production 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.
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.
The market predictions for omega-3 products are endlessly buoyant but a closer look at the state of play reveals very few omega-3 functional foods and beverages have moved beyond niche sales levels.