Archives for February 19, 2013

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Food recalls hit 2-year high in fourth quarter

Food recalls in the US hit a two year high in the fourth quarter, according to a report released by a consulting firm.  That comes to an average of six recalls a day, affecting  about 18.4 million products.

Special edition: New trends in weight management

Datamonitor: ‘Marketers are avoiding the word ‘diet’ like the plague’

By Elaine WATSON

While obesity in America has reached epidemic proportions, manufacturers seeking to help us battle the bulge are avoiding the word ‘diet’ like the plague; cutting sugar, fat and salt by stealth; and instead promoting more positive messages about food...

Underage US drinkers prefer Bud Light, Smirnoff, Budweiser: Study

By Ben BOUCKLEY

Bud Light, Smirnoff malt beverages and Budweiser were the brands most widely consumed by by 1000+ underage US drinkers over a 30-day period, according to the authors of a new study who claim to be the first to assess nationwide data.

Campari buys back Appleton Rum US distributon rights for $20m

By Ben BOUCKLEY

Campari America has agreed to pay $20m to Kobrand Corporation to secure the distribution rights to its recently acquired Appleton Rum brand portfolio in the US, and 'exploit the brand's potential in the key US market'.