The recent approval for the use of stevia as a food and beverage ingredient in Australia and NZ has resulted in a torrent of speculation about the potential for its use in the US and EU markets, both of which currently do not permit it.
Australia's second-largest brewer, Lion Nathan, and soft drinks group, Coca-Cola Amatil, are in merger talks to create an $11 billion company, the Australian Financial Review reported today.
The Coca-Cola Company is planning to remove a potentially damaging additive from their Diet Coke beverages in the U.K. but the chemical is to continue to be used in Australia.
Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organisation behind Sesame Street has created a program in response to the growing prevalence of childhood obesity.
Australian FMCG manufacturers are supporting a program by Sesame Workshop, the organisation behind Sesame Street, which has reacted to the growing prevalence of childhood obesity.
FOOD unveils the trends and developments within the soft drink, fruit juice and energy drink manufacturing industries.
Diet Rite soft drinks were highly commended in the Non-Alcoholic Beverages category.