Smirnoff faked by the IRA? Irish police raid moonshine racket
Irish police have seized equipment that reportedly forms part of an IRA fake vodka production racket running for more than two decades that copies brands including Smirnoff.
Archives for May 26, 2014
BRANDS MAY HAVE TO 'REFORMULATE AND REMOVE' FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS - ANALYST WARNS
Safety fears could slow energy drink drive into liquid water enhancers
Despite the presence of MIO Energy, Mintel warns that energy drinks brands could face problems if they try to conquer new territory in the US liquid water enhancer space due to safety concerns.
Irish dairy group beefs up African ingredients presence
The opening last week of a regional development and application centre in Durban, South Africa, signals a clear intent by Kerry Foods to ramp up its focus on the fast growing sub-Saharan African region.
New Zealand
Study finding water fluoridation does not lower IQ sparks fierce row
Adding fluoride to water does not lower one’s IQ, according to controversial new research from Otago University in New Zealand.
French research 'concern' as court dismisses case against GM-activists
French researchers have expressed 'serious concern' at a recent decision by a court to clear 54 activists who destroyed 70 experimental genetically modified (GM) grapevines in 2010.
Kids’ carton contest highlights packaging sustainability
Evergreen Packaging has crowned the 2014 winner in its Made by Milk carton creativity contest, designed to bring home the green benefits of cartons as a food and beverage package.
CLEVER MARKETING CAN OVERCOME DIFFICULT EFSA SITUATION
Beauty meets the EU energy drinks beast…
Energy drinks that also offer beauty or weight loss benefits have a growing market in the EU despite a difficult health claims environment.
CCE’s loss may be AG Barr’s gain, says analyst
Soft drinks firm AG Barr is benefiting from Coca-Cola Enterprises’ (CCE’s) struggling performance, according to Shore Capital analyst Phil Carroll, commenting on the former’s first financial quarter (Q1).
ACADEMICS SUGGEST SALES BAN TO UNDER 18S
'Adolescents don't know what they're drinking': Energy drinks study warns
Australian academics warn that young adolescents can easily identify energy drinks brands such as Red Bull or Monster, but are unaware of key ingredients including caffeine, guarana and taurine, and in comments that should serve as a wake-up call for...
‘Objective Zero’: EU spirits sector tackles underage drinking
The EU spirits industry has highlighted its commitment to fighting underage drinking and promoting moderate consumption for young adults, after a Brussels workshop last Friday.