Toxic metal found in bottled water
Trace amounts of a little-researched toxic metal have been found in bottled water brands in PET bottles across Europe and Canada, says new research from Germany.
Archives for March 14, 2006
UK introduces licencing law for labour providers
Gangmasters supplying labourers to work in agriculture or food processing and packaging will need licences to operate in the UK.
PepsiCo ups functional drinks push
PepsiCo has launched a range of flavoured waters enriched with vitamins across the US, in a further sign that functional drinks are pushing their way into the mainstream soft drinks sector.
EU, US sign off wine deal
A controversial agreement to protect Europe's traditional wine names like Champagne and Port from use by American winemakers has been officially signed by the US and European Union.