Citrus food flavouring is genotoxic, says EFSA
Citrus food flavouring perilla aldehyde causes DNA damage to the liver, says EFSA – a finding that calls into question the safety of nine other chemically similar flavourings.
Archives for July 23, 2015
Dr Pepper Snapple champions its ‘strong foundation for growth’ in Mexican market
Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) saw operating profit in Mexico up 29% in its latest quarter, calling the country an “increasingly important part of the business.”
Beverage bites: News up to July 24, 2015
Heat threatens craft beer hops, Nestlé’s naked baristas, and more beverage bites
Several big beverage players released quarterly results this week, while hot weather was identified as a concern in hop growing regions. Meanwhile, Nestlé’s latest campaign features ‘actors wearing little more than body paint’… read on for more beverage...
Britvic’s £114M Brazilian buyout to double earnings
Britvic’s £114M buyout of the Brazilian soft drinks firm Ebba will provide a significant boost to turnover, the manufacturer announced after revealing third quarter (Q3) revenues up by just 1% to £322.3M.
Nichols acquires Feel Good Drinks
Vimto brand owner Nichols Plc has acquired Feel Good Drinks from German drinks supplier MBG International Premium Brands for an undisclosed amount.
Coffee pods’ days as a category leader could be numbered, Euromonitor analysts say
The dramatic rise of coffee pod sales in the U.S. has been a rare bright spot for the retail category in the past few years, but the platform’s days at the top may be numbered, according to Euromonitor International analysts.