CFA calls for “Alcohol Facts” labeling
The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) has renewed a call for nutrition facts labeling on alcoholic beverages, which it says was agreed by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) in 2007.
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EU ‘outpaced’ in Indian food and drink market - FoodDrinkEurope
The European share of the Indian food and drink market has decreased, despite rising demand for processed food in the emerging market, an industry report has announced.
Coca-Cola in hot Vitaminwater over claims (again)
Vitaminwater, the enhanced water brand Coca-Cola acquired when it paid $4.2bn for New York-based Glaceau in 2007, has come under fire for its claim-making once again, this time in the UK.
Victory for Powerade in Jessica Ennis advertising standards scrap
The UK Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has rejected complaints against Coca-Cola brand Powerade which claimed the firm’s hydration claims – backed by UK Olympic athlete Jessica Ennis – were unjustified.
Ardagh aluminium acquisition to boost European output
Packaging manufacturer Ardagh intends to expand its European aluminium output by nearly a billion containers a year through its latest European acquisition, the company has announced.