CBD industry headed toward big overcapacity, expert asserts
The hemp/CBD industry may have gotten the cart before the horse in terms of extraction capacity and raw material supply, said an investment analyst familiar with the sector.
Archives for August 24, 2020
Sugar reduction reformulation progress: 77% of Canadian food and beverage products saw no changes in sugar levels over 4-year period
Despite sugar reduction being a major consumer health trend impacting nearly every corner of the CPG industry, many food and beverage products in Canada have seen limited changes in sugar content, a recent study by the University of Toronto suggests.
GUEST ARTICLE: We need a 90% purity rule for CBD products
It is time for President Trump to step in and bring clarity to the sale and regulation of CBD products to the public.
Industry watchdog gives 64% of CBD beverages an “F” on label claims
It’s back to school season and scores on a new CBD report card suggest certain manufacturers need to hit the books.
GUEST ARTICLE: Reduced sugar beverages see pockets of growth, but trend towards naturally sugar-free cannot be beat
Reduced sugar categories have seen high growth in the past, but their sales have dipped as consumers became hesitant about artificial sweeteners. However, in the past year, sales have seen a guarded rebound across many categories due to new launches and...
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Coca-Cola names new president of Coca-Cola North America
The Coca-Cola Company has named Alfredo Rivera as president of Coca-Cola North America. Rivera most recently served as president of the beverage giant's Latin America group overseeing business operations across 40 countries.