Weekly comment
Working at self-regulation
Self-regulation has become the mantra of food groups who argue that laws are not always necessary - but can industry be trusted when it has failed so spectacularly in the past?
Archives for May 1, 2006
Coke recalls soft drinks in Japan
Coca-Cola began recalling more than 500,000 bottles of soft drinks in Japan on Monday, after drinks were found contaminated with iron powder.
Connecticut governor pledges to back soda bill
State governor Jodi Rell has pledged to sign a bill that would make Connecticut the fourth US state to ban sales of sodas and other sugary beverages in state elementary, middle and high schools.
More benzene lawsuits hit soft drinks firms
More lawsuits have been filed against soft drinks firms alleging their drinks were contaminated with the cancer-causing chemical benzene above America's legal limit for drinking water.
EU heeds calls to raise butter export subsidies
The European Commission has raised export subsidies available for butter for the second month running, bowing to pressure from member states concerned at volatile markets.
Brewers must be more romantic
Beer still lacks the romance to compete with other alcoholic drinks in America, leaving it stuck on the shelf as consumers move on to new tastes, says a market research specialist.
US firm unveils ice cream vending machine
A newly developed vending machine in the US makes ice cream from scratch while you wait, shows how dairy firms are finding new ways to target consumer demand for convenience.