All Soft Drinks articles – Page 9
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NewsVimto owner Nichols’ focus on packaged brand pays off in first half
A shift in strategy to focus on the core Vimto brand and reduce exposure to the out-of-home channel has paid off in the first half of 2023, according to CEO Andrew Milne
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Comment and OpinionAspartame scare stories obscure the truth of its safety
The clear takeaway is that aspartame is safe, says Dr Susan Elmore, board-certified veterinary toxicological pathologist and observer in IARC aspartame meeting
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Comment and OpinionThe real health risks of the WHO’s aspartame research are poignant
The WHO’s findings into aspartame have come up with – to severely gloss over nuance in the report – nothing useful
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Analysis and FeaturesWhat WHO aspartame ruling means for sugar-free soft drinks
Aspartame is classed as a ’possible cancer risk’. What does this mean for sales of leading soft drinks?
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Comment and OpinionWHO sweeteners advice is naïve at best. At worst, it’s dangerous
The flurry of news articles on the topic of aspartame show how unclear and open to interpretation the recommendations are, says Harry Thuillier of Oppo Ice Cream
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NewsCoca-Cola launches $138m sustainability fund to reduce carbon footprint
The Coca-Cola Company and its bottling partners around the world have closed a $138m (£105.6m) venture capital fund focusing on sustainability investments
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Analysis and FeaturesOur top social media picks from the Grocer Gold Awards 2023
Did your Grocer Gold Awards 2023 social post grab the limelight?
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NewsM&S Food wins Grocer of the Year for the first time in its history
Ultimate accolade caps a great night in which M&S CEO Stuart Machin also received the coveted Grocer Cup
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NewsGrocer Gold Awards 2023: Supplier of the year
Britvic gets right mix between cost cutting and investment
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NewsGrocer Gold Awards 2023: Soft drinks brand of the year
Winner: Trip When wife-and-husband duo Olivia Ferdi and Daniel Khoury founded Trip in 2019, CBD drinks were a niche concept. As Ferdi remembers, most CBD products came in “dark brown bottles covered in big green leaves”. The couple decided to shake things up with Instagram-worthy pastel ...
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NewsBelvoir Farm plans innovation drive after installing £1.7m canning line
Packing 50,000 cans per hour, the line will allow Belvoir to roll out 250ml can formats of three of its RTD mocktails
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Comment and OpinionWe’ve reached a turning point on sweeteners. Their dangers must be acknowledged
To counteract misinformation on sweeteners, we should be actively seeking out and sharing credible, independently verified information, says Alex Wright, CEO and co-founder of Dash Water
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NewsFlawsome claims first with paper wrapping for its paper straws
Available from Flawsome’s webstore, Wonky Fruit Water is a three-strong lineup aimed at children’s lunchboxes
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NewsArtificial sweeteners to face government scrutiny after WHO report raises health fears
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition said it planned to work with the Food Standards Agency to see if the ingredients fell through a gap in monitoring
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NewsFruittella links with Manchester Drinks for pocket-friendly squash launch
Fruittella Water Enhancers will roll exclusively to B&M stores this summer
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NewsEvian to install on-court refillable water system at Wimbledon championships
Evian is aiming to plug its sustainability credentials via activity at this year’s tennis tournament in SW19
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NewsInvisible tags trialled on bottles to trace recycling rates
Recycling tech company Polytag is deploying the system in conjunction with waste giant Biffa’s material recycling facility (MRF) in Teesside
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NewsLA Brewery lands Nando’s deal to offer Citrus Hops kombucha
LA Brewery makes drinks using a natural fermentation process with blends of tea, plants and flowers
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Comment and OpinionCawston Press leans into comedy cult status thanks to James Acaster
Cawston’s comedy and cocktails evening was an entertaining night for a good cause
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Comment and OpinionIndustry can’t hide from the truth about artificial sweeteners
It’s official: artificial sweeteners are bad for us, says Alex Wright, CEO & co-founder of Dash Water