Coca-Cola to roll out caffeine-free Coke Zero this summer
A caffeine-free version of Coke Zero will hit US stores from mid-July to give fans a “great-tasting option for later-in-the-day consumption”, says Coca-Cola.
Archives for April 17, 2013
Special edition: Superfruits - old news or still super?
Apples, wild blueberries and tart cherries: Why home-grown fruits are every bit as 'super' as their exotic counterparts...
While demand for some more exotic fruits can wax and then rapidly wane after celebrity backers lose interest, and over-use (and abuse) has devalued the term ‘super fruit’ somewhat, enthusiasm about fruits of all kinds continues to grow.
Hershey adopts front of pack nutrition labelling
The Hershey Company is to roll out front of pack nutrition labels in the second half of this year to help consumers make more informed choices.
Stealth sodium reduction? Consumers are attracted to low sodium claims on foods, says new analysis
Advertising sodium reduction claims on food labels may increase a consumer’s purchasing intentions, says a new study from Canada that contradicts the industry strategy of ‘stealth’ sodium reduction.
Food safety
Beware of pesticides in Chinese imports: study
The initial findings of a research study has shown that pesticides are the number one problem reported by consumers around the world concerning food imported from China.
Unilever spray oil lawsuit could hinge on quirk of California law, say lawyers
A false advertising class action lawsuit filed in California based on zero calories and fat claims on Unilever’s I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Spray seems destined for the dustbin, unless the case winds up with the right judge, legal observers say.