Emerging markets continue to drive growth for Nestlé and Unilever
Industry giants Nestlé and Unilever report steady sales growth driven by emerging markets for first quarter of 2017 and predict continued growth throughout the year.
Archives for April 19, 2017
Mintel: Older Canadians are drinking less beer, turning to cider and fruitier flavors
As Canadians age, they are drinking less beer with baby boomer women leading the decline in consumption. But cider and local craft beer can help soften some of the downturn, a recent Mintel report found.
PureCircle plans to bring glucosylated stevia to Europe with EFSA request
PureCircle has requested a safety opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for glucosylated stevia as it hopes to bring the enzymatically modified sweetener to the European market in 2018.
Berkeley soda tax: Volume of SSBs sold decreased by 9.6% in first year, says study
The volume of sugar sweetened beverages sold in Berkeley declined by 9.6% in the year following implementation of a soda tax, showing the tax is ‘working as intended’, according to the authors of a new study.
Aussie alcohol-reduction campaign found to be 'world’s most effective'
A graphic advertisement showing how alcohol can work its way through the bloodstream and increase the risk of cancer has proved to be the most persuasive commercial of its type.
Heineken posts slight Q1 2017 gains with Brazil lagging behind other markets
Heineken reported 2.5% volume growth of its flagship beer brand for the first quarter of 2017, but double-digit volume declines in Brazil hampered overall growth for the second largest brewer.