USDA says soda tax would reduce obesity
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has added its voice to the debate on soda tax and the prevalence of overweight and obesity, saying that a 20 percent price increase would make a significant difference.
Archives for July 5, 2010
Heineken UK appears in court following worker death
Heineken UK has been accused of breaking health and safety regulations after a worker died from carbon dioxide poisoning at one of its breweries.
Special Edition: Shelf Life
CO2 process could herald new dawn for heat sensitive liquids
Carbon dioxide (CO2) under pressure could rise to the top in terms of alternatives to conventional heat treatments for liquids but must be used in unison with stress inducers such as modified atmosphere packaging and lower pH to render microbes...
Indian beverage industry sets up new trade association
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Tetra Pak are among the big beverage industry names to come together to form the Indian Beverage Association (IBA).