More than 180,000 consumer products have been reformulated in 2016 by global food and beverage companies, in an attempt to develop healthier food and target the growing trend for wellness and healthy eating.
Wellness survey shows commitment to health from big brands Read More »
Amid speculation and debate about a sugar-tax in Australia, an Australian beverage start-up has hedged its bets with new brand of dedicated sugar-free soft drinks. With a goal of creating low-calorie beverages, Nexba recently launched a range of naturally sweetened soft drinks, Next Gen, to meet rising consumer demand for healthy beverage options. Nexba’s products
Sugar-free beverages on the rise Read More »
Levels of obesity have risen steeply in Australia despite some evidence that sugar intakes have declined. A study published by the American Society for Nutrition investigated recent trends in the availability of sugars and sweeteners across multiple independent data sources. The study titled ‘Declining consumption of added sugars and sugar-sweetened beverages in Australia: a challenge
Declining sugar intake but increasing waistlines Read More »
Coca-Cola has been called out for funding of health-related research without disclosing it. The British Medical Journal (BMJ) lifted the lid on a covertly funded series of obesity conferences across the United States as a way to push Coca-Cola’s own agenda. BMJ claimed that industry money was used by Coca-Cola in a cover effort to
Coca-Cola responds to deception claims Read More »
The April/May issue of C&I Retailing is out now, with print editions of Australia’s leading Petrol and Convenience sector magazine making their way to subscribers around the nation.
C&I Retailing’s April/May magazine is out now! Read More »
Liberal Democrat Senator David Leyonhjelm has voiced his support for the sale of packaged alcohol in the convenience sector, following last week’s release of an Interim report into Red Tape legislation. Speaking at a media event on 31 March, Senator David Leyonhjelm outlined the Red Tape Committee’s recommendations for the taxation, supply and sales of
Sale of alcohol recommended for convenience sector Read More »
An interim report on the effects of red tape on alcohol sales is expected to be tabled in parliament by the end of this week.
Alcohol sales for C-stores becoming a reality Read More »
Confectionery giant Nestle was ranked as the world’s most valuable food and beverage brand of 2017, in the latest Brand 50 report from global market analyst Brand Finance.
Nestlé ranked world’s most valuable food brand of 2017 Read More »
Designers of the Maximus sport drink ‘Award a Lord’ promotion have spoken about the challenges working on the new Frucor campaign.
Maximus isotonic drink promotion spruiks million dollar prize Read More »
Coca-Cola South Pacific has struck a new sponsorship deal, which will see Pump become the official water of the AFL.
Pump to become official AFL water Read More »
Coca-Cola Amatil Limited this week announced that Mr Barry O’Connell will step down from his role as managing director Australian Beverages, to return to Europe.
CCA beverages MD to step down Read More »
Editor-at-large Keith Berg looks at Australia’s latest FMCG controversy…
Bible bash backfires on brewer Read More »
A report on the prospect of allowing alcohol sales in C-stores, scheduled for release to the public today, will not be released until a later date.
Alcohol red tape report delayed Read More »
