Proposed bill to add warning labels to sugary drinks in California
California State Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) has introduced legislation to require warning labels on sugary drinks sold in the state. IFT Daily News
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Easy Spirit: Pouches Pour Premixed Drinks
Ready-to-drink margaritas, pina coladas and other premixed cocktails take the hassle out of enjoying an alcoholic beverage at home. read more Supermarket News
AMA announces policy changes on sugary drinks, obesity classification, and energy drinks
During the American Medical Association’s (AMA) annual meeting in Chicago, Ill., June 15–19, the nation’s largest physician organization passed policies concerning sugary drinks, obesity classification, and energy drinks. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Several measures ranging from a restriction on marketing energy drinks to minors to an outright ban on their sale are being debated at local and state levels. Do you agree that:
Suffolk County, N.Y., Legislator William Spencer has the right idea, and energy drinks shouldn’t be marketed to kids. Illinois State Rep. Laura Fine’s proposal to prohibit the sale of energy … Continue Reading →
Monster Energy: Drinks Did Not Contribute to Death
CORONA, Calif. — Monster Energy drinks were not responsible for the death of 14-year old Anais Fournier as a lawsuit filed by her family alleges, concluded a team of doctors … Continue Reading →
California Senator proposes bill to banish sugary drinks from CalFresh
According to the Los Angeles Times, Californians who get help under CalFresh, the food stamps program, may soon be put on a diet by state lawmakers, who are considering barring … Continue Reading →
Energy Drinks ‘A Bright Spot’ for Retailers
This beverage segment remains on the fast track with double-digit sales growth and new releases. read more Supermarket News
Diet drinks may increase risk of developing depression
A study to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, Calif., March 16–23, shows that drinking sweetened beverages, especially diet drinks, may be … Continue Reading →
FDA to investigate safety of energy drinks
In response to a series of letters from U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that it is … Continue Reading →
California voters reject tax on sugary drinks
According to the Los Angeles Times, voters in two California cities rejected proposals to tax sugary beverages on Nov. 6. IFT Daily News