News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
The EU's main wine-producing countries, led by France and Italy, this week torpedoed discussions to raise the minimum excise duty on all alcoholic drinks, fearing a domestic backlash from vintners, reports Chris Mercer.
Condemned for contributing to the worsening health problems in the population, food makers are under orders to slash salt levels in their processed food formulations but replacing this cheap flavour enhancer is a challenge for food developers, writes...
Iconic soft drinks firm Coca-Cola has confirmed it is in talks with world football association Fifa to secure a new long-term sponsorship deal as the firm lays the foundations for marketing its brands more aggressively, reports Chris Mercer.