Archives for February 12, 2009

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Absolut comes a cropper over promo fears for teenyboppers

By Neil Merrett

The advertising practices of a number of leading alcoholic drink makers have again been called into question this week after allegations they are targeting underage drinkers through events like the US Grammy Awards.

EFSA backs energy drink ingredients

By staff reporter

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has for the first time backed the safety of the popular energy drink ingredients, taurine and D-glucurono-γ-lactone.

Sidel service to test PET 'sensitive' beverage compatibility

By Neil Merrett

Adopting Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) materials designed to better protect ‘sensitive beverages’ such as milk, juice and tea products from factors like light and oxygen is the aim of a new package testing service.