Archives for December 4, 2008

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Kids of all ages targeted next in soft drink shift

By Neil Merrett

While a new child soft drink consumption study in the UK suggests some industry health drive success, nutritionists predict further scrutiny lies ahead for higher sugar, carbonated products, which are still popular with all age groups.

Future for green pack design may lie in the past

By Neil Merrett

With a seemingly endless number of halls pushing greener solutions at this year’s Emballage trade show, one possible future for packaging could be in looking to the past and getting back to design basics.

Chinese citric acid duties will not halt imports

By Jess Halliday

European producers of citric acid and monosodium glutamate have this week received long-term assurance that their prices will be supported against cheaper Chinese imports, but China is expected to remain a significant player in a more level field.