Ink chemical does not pose a health risk, food regulator says
Scientific evidence indicates that the presence of the ink chemical isopropylthioxanthone (ITX) in packaged foods does not pose a health risk, an EU regulator said today.
Archives for December 9, 2005
InBev to buy Chinese brewer, report
The world's biggest brewer, InBev, is to buy one of China's largest breweries for about $750 million, sources have told the New York Times.
US school law forces soft drink contract changes
A new law allowing American schools to sell milk anywhere at any time will force changes to exclusivity contracts between schools and soft drink firms.
French wary over Coca-Cola's coffee cola
As Coca-Cola prepares to launch mid-calorie cola containing coffee in France, the group faces a challenge to win over sceptical consumers who view the move as more of a gimmick.
Liquid dispenser uses RFID to provide safety check
A liquid dispensing system with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag allows food and beverage companies to cost-effectively manage the safety and reliability of their products during processing, its manufacturer claims.