The Venezuelan Government has enforced a ban on Coca-Cola Zero products due to unspecified health concerns. The Coca-Cola Company maintains the drink is safe but has complied with the Government’s...

The European Food Safety Authority expert Panel on food contact materials sees no health risks from the short-term consumption of breakfast cereals contaminated with 4-methylbenzophenone at levels reported...

After launching their sustainability strategy one year ago the British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA) has this week reported on progress, with a number of companies already well on the way to the stated...

Heinz has announced a “leadership realignment” involving five top senior executives as part of their process of broadening the capabilities of their leadership team. The management changes,...

The UK Government has outlined new tactics in their bid to tackle waste, including the possibility of ridding packaging of ‘best before’ dates. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural...

New findings from research house Mintel have dissected current trends for three of the hottest food and drink markets in the US: ice cream, coffee-houses and alcoholic beverages. Ice cream preferences Mintel...

Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble, has announced a change at the top of their organisation, with Robert McDonald taking over the role of CEO from A.G. Lafley. Since becoming President and Chief...

The world market for aseptically packed products amounted to 86 billion litres in 187 billion packs during 2008, according to the new Global Aseptic Packaging report from leading food and drink consultancy...

Research on the disease-preventing, health-promoting benefits of meat and meat products makes them a viable contender in the functional food arena, according to the Institute of Food Technologists. Enriching...

It is far from a surprise that shoppers of all demographics have flocked to cheaper brands as a strategy to save money in the current recession, however a move toward premium brands may come as a shock...