SoBe settles over drink health claims
Connecticut-based beverage company SoBe - South Beach Beverage Company - has paid a $219,000 penalty for falsely claiming that its drinks protect against colds and other illnesses and increase energy levels.
Archives for January 12, 2005
Blavod thriving on "shave me" momentum
Following the success of a controversial TV advert, Blavod is set for further growth in the UK as it signs up with wholesaler Matthew Clark. Abroad, it sees Poland and other EU accession countries as lands of opportunity, reports Kim Hunter Gordon.
Evidence that red wine could prevent prostate cancer
A study published in the International Journal of Cancer this month has provided evidence that red wine could reduce the risk of prostate cancer, and that general alcohol consumtion has no negative effect.
Convergence starting to show in beer markets
Panic reports of the demise of beer in the US and Germany are a part of the trend for convergence that will see beer sales decline in traditional beer drinking countries but continue to grow globally, writes Kim Hunter Gordon.
China wakes up to coffee
As China slowly starts to wake up to the smell of coffee, we consider whether or not it will ever prove to be a rival for the nations favourite soft drink, tea. Simon Pitman reports.