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More bottlers to sue Coca-Cola in distribution dispute
More than 50 bottlers have now lined up to sue Coca-Cola in the US in a move to stop the soft drinks group distributing its Powerade sports drink directly to...
Soft drinks industry pledges to tackle benzene in drinks
America's soft drinks association said it would have to look again at benzene in drinks, after new tests revealed to BeverageDaily.com suggest it and food safety authorities failed to stamp...
McDonald's faces lawsuit after nutritional info slip
Inconsistencies in information provided by McDonald's over the allergen content of its French fries have resulted in the fast food giant facing a public relations nightmare together with possibly unfounded...
Cargill continues patent battle for high oleic canola oils
US agribusiness firm Cargill on Friday filed an appeal of a judge's ruling in December that prevents the company from enforcing patents for high oleic oils.
Industry backs WTO's GM ruling against EU
A US industry body has commended the WTO's ruling that the EU and six member states broke trade rules by barring entry to GM crops and foods, something that has...
EU accuses US of 'twisting truth' over Doha proposals
The EU has attacked the US for 'seriously twisting the truth about the value of the European Unions agricultural market access offer in the Doha Round'.
Opinions differ as schools prepare for nutritional standards
As the date approaches for US schools to submit nutritional guidelines for food and beverage products sold on campus, a new study reveals that principals and food service directors have...
FDA could require labeling of insect-derived red food dye
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may soon require food companies to label the presence of insect-derived red color additives cochineal extract or carmine, on the basis that these may...
Organic farm bill title to solve undersupply?
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has called for a national action plan for organic food and farming to be included in the next farm bill, something that could result in...
Consumer protection acts biggest threat in obesity litigation
When it comes to using litigation as a strategy to combat obesity, food manufacturers should be most wary of lawsuits based on consumer protection acts, according to a new report...
Obesity lawsuits loom for soft drinks industry
A lawsuit aimed at getting soft drinks firms out of US schools on obesity grounds is now ready to go, says one of the leading lawyers involved to BeverageDaily.com, as...
Kellogg to face lawsuit over 'junk food' ads to kids
Cereal giant Kellogg and media conglomerate Viacom are to face a lawsuit because of their marketing of 'junk food' to children, it emerged today.
Straw war: company launches suit against Nestlé
An Australian company has taken Nestlé to court in the UK over the rights to a flavouring beverage straw.
Lycopene colorant achieves regulatory approval
A natural tomato lycopene has been classified as a food colourant in the US.
Ahold receives preliminary approval for fraud settlement
International retailing giant Ahold today announced that a US federal court has granted approval for its $1.1 billion legal pay out to shareholders, compensating them for an overstating of profits...
Hershey takes legal action against publisher
One of the world's largest confectioners, Hershey, has successfully taken legal action against a publisher who it says had unfairly used the company's trademarks.
Qualified health claim for lutein denied
Cognis has been denied permission to make a qualified health claim for the consumption of its Xangold brand lutein esters and reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.
CSPI sues Frito Lay over fat replacer olestra
Snack firm Frito Lay is to face a law suit for deceptively marketing its 'Light' potato chip range in order to trick consumers into believing the products do not contain...
Barley products to carry heart health claim
US Manufacturers of products containing barley are allowed to claim that they may help reduce the risk of heart disease, according to the Food and Drug Administration, which has approved...
Trans fat label law could lead to new opportunities
Food manufacturers in the US may well be set to benefit from the new trans fat labeling law, in effect as of yesterday, despite the panic this has caused over...
New allergen labeling to boost growing 'free-from' market?
Consumers who suffer from food allergies are set to benefit from new "plain English" allergen labeling rules, which also provide food and beverage manufacturers with the opportunity to tap into...
Tuna processors fight back over high mercury claims
Tuna processors are back in the ring again over mercury, fighting back against more claims that canned products contain dangerously high levels of the contaminant.
Continue making whole grain claims, says industry body
In the absence of definitive action from the FDA, food manufacturers should take the initiative to promote whole grains to the American public, clearly indicating if products are an excellent...
US school law forces soft drink contract changes
A new law allowing American schools to sell milk anywhere at any time will force changes to exclusivity contracts between schools and soft drink firms.
EU, US wine deal surviving opposition
The EU and US have signed off the first stage of their wine agreement as France's agriculture minister tells annoyed winemakers the deal is not as strong as it could...
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