In December 2008, New York governor David Paterson has proposed an 18% tax on non-diet sodas or sugary juice drinks (less than 70% juice) in order to raise money for health care as well as an attempt to address the obesity problem. Read more
PureCircle, the developer, producer and marketer of high-purity Rebaudioside A, the all-natural, zero-calorie sweetener, has entered into an exclusive collaboration with Firmenich, the fragrance and flavour company, to accelerate the commerciali... Read more
In 2006, As You Sow published its first *US Beverage Container Recycling Scorecard and Report* in order to encourage corporations to recycle to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve natural resources, save energy and reduce waste in lan... Read more
US-based Spectrum Coffee & Water is redefining the way workplaces throughout the US provide office coffee service and drinking water coolers for employees. Read more
Hydrive A, a kiwi-strawberry flavour formulated for alertness, joins E, X, V and S to create a line of energy drinks with a new look that launched in the city of Rye, New York, on 5 January 2009. Read more
Zeller Plastik Mexico, in conjunction with Global Closure Systems R&D and United Closures and Plastics in the UK, has launched SportGuard, a new liner-less 38mm flip-top valve dispensing closure for the relaunch of The Coca-Cola Company's Powera... Read more
Dick Bond, president and CEO of Tyson Foods Inc, has announced that he is leaving the company, effective immediately. Read more
The new dairy company FrieslandCampina – formed from the merger of Friesland Foods and Campina – has been awarded the title 'Royal'. Read more
Cocoa production will fall short of demand by 45,000 tonnes in the 2008-09 season, according to a recent Fortis report. Read more
US coffeehouse chain, Starbucks, is expanding its tea offerings, adding three Tazo tea lattes and two black tea, fruit juice, steamed and iced varieties to its menu. Read more
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