Heineken red-faced after US Star Bottle blunder
Heineken has moved to clarify a misprinted term on its new Heineken Star Bottle packaging, launched across the US this month, admitting that it could confuse consumers regarding beer freshness.
Archives for March 4, 2013
Monster attorney: Medical evidence does not support allegation that Maryland teen died from ‘caffeine toxicity’
There is “no medical or scientific evidence that would support a finding that the death of Anais Fournier was causally linked to consumption of Monster Energy drinks”, say experts hired by Monster to address allegations in a lawsuit filed by the Maryland...
Monster Beverage buffs up Muscle Monster for launch
Monster Beverage plans to launch a protein-rich energy drink range called Muscle Monster in 15.5oz cans, as well as a zero-calorie, zero sugar energy option, in H1 2013.
Malty without the malt: Symrise maltless beverage targets Middle East market
Alcohol-free malt beverages are big business in the Middle East and there were plenty of varieties on show at Gulfood last week. Symrise brewmaster and category development manager Wilhelm Resanovic caught up with FoodNavigator at the show, where the...
Chasing rainbows: Natural colours and supply chain control
As demand for natural food colours grows, suppliers and their customers are paying more attention to traceability and supply chain control. Paul Gander reports.
COKE: MINUTE MAID AND SIMPLY ORANGE LABELING COMPLIES WITH FDA RULES
Coca-Cola Company slams 'meritless' Minute Maid false advertising action
The Coca-Cola Company has failed in its attempt to strike out 13 consolidated lawsuits alleging that Simply Orange Juice and Minute Maid products were falsely advertised as natural, but says it will fight what it claims is a 'meritless case'.
Weak Budweiser still complies with US law: Anheuser Busch InBev
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) says that independent tests funded by CNN prove that Budweiser beer alcohol content complies with US law, despite results showing lower ABV levels than listed on labels.
Mintel Research: Shoppers are more concerned about how much sugar they are eating than whether it is from HFCS or sucrose
A new survey from Mintel Research Consultancy (MRC) suggests that consumers are paying a lot more attention to how much sugar is in their foods, but are less concerned about its source, with just a tiny fraction of those who look at sugar levels on...