Archives for April 9, 2008

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High acid drinks packaging devised for eco-improvements

By  Neil Merrett

A new range of resealable beverage cartons offers a more environmentally friendly method of packaging high acid ambient drinks like sport beverages and iced tea in a variety of sizes, according to its manufacturer.

French court protects Champagne appellation

By  Annie Launois

A Paris French court yesterday ruled that the Swiss company Cornu - based in the Swiss village of Champagne - and its French subsidiary, cannot use the Champagne appellation to sell its biscuits in France.

Consumers go for green products, Mintel

By  Annie Launois

Research by Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) shows that an increasing number of new products boast environmentally-friendly claims.

Dark chocolate gets pulses racing

By  Linda Rano

Consumption of dark chocolate and cocoa may not boost heart health, and could actually increase pulse rates, according to new research.