Fizzy drinks
Consumer confusion over UK sugar tax
Two thirds of UK consumers believe the new soft drink sugar tax also applies to sweets/sugared confectionery, new research suggests.
Irish drinks tax highlights importance of quality management
As Ireland considers a sugary drinks tax, drinks companies should stem losses at the manufacturing level by introducing quality management systems, says InfinityQS.
Law and order
When designing and printing labels and packaging, food businesses must conform with multiple regulations and at the same time adapt to consumer trends. Fiona Carter and Mark Webster report.
Brits spend over £20k on bottled water in their lifetime
British consumers will spend an average of £20,956 on bottled water in their lifetime, according to new research.
Soft drinks levy is ‘irresponsible meddling’
The proposed sugar tax levy on the UK soft drinks industry, which was announced by chancellor George Osborne in his Budget speech earlier this year, has faced further criticism with the TaxPayers’ Alliance claiming it is ‘regressive’ and ‘nothing more than a tax on the poor’.
Sales of green veg and soft fruits soar
New figures released by IRI show a steep rise in the purchase of green vegetables, such as avocados and spinach, and soft fruits in the UK.
Call for ‘teaspoon labels’ on fizzy drinks questioned
Manufacturers of fizzy drinks need child friendly labels on the front of their products spelling out the sugar content in teaspoons, the LGA has said.
What next for soft drinks?
Following the publication of the SACN’s Carbohydrates and Health report, industry quickly expressed concern over its focus on sugar.
Report urges sugar reduction
There has been mixed response to the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition’s (SACN) final report on carbohydrates.
Low calorie ice tea
Natural drinks brand Virtue Ice Tea has launched two ice tea varieties: Lemon and Strawberry & Peach. At only 19 calories per 100ml, the low calorie ice tea is enriched with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and contains no refined sugar or artificial ingredients. With its list of clean label ingredients, Virtue aims to appeal to […]
Sense and sensibility
I have just received an invitation to tour a sensory testing lab next month and I am looking forward to it already – I will learn if I have the sensory acuity to be a sensory taste panelist.
French crush on Britvic
French company PAI Partners is tipped as the favourite to acquire British-based soft drinks firm Britvic, which is reported to be the target of an international takeover. Britvic is said to be struggling in the fizzy drinks market as health-conscious consumers look for alternative options. The company, which owns Robinsons in Norwich and the Tango […]