Green, amber or red for alcohol traffic lights
An MEP has called for nutritional traffic light labels on alcoholic drinks ahead of a European vote on food information - industry insiders said this would send the wrong message.
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Genetic analysis follows probiotic drink into the gut
A scientist from NIZO Food Research claims to have gained greater insight into the health effects of consuming yoghurt drinks containing probiotics.
Industry warns against vodka tax hikes
Russian proposals to introduce substantial tax increases on vodka have come in for criticism as industry representatives warn that tax hikes encourage illicit trade and often fail to reduce overall alcohol consumption.