The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) committee has called for Government to focus on reducing all single-use packaging in its latest report. The committee also stated its support for Government proposals to improve the recycling r...
A new study reports a possible association between higher consumption of soft drinks and an increased risk of mortality. Gavin Partington, British Soft Drinks Association Director General, said: "This study does not provide evidence of caus...
The UK Government has announced a ban of the sale of energy drinks to children aged 16 and under. British Soft Drinks Association Director-General Gavin Partington said: "Energy drinks and their ingredients have been deemed safe by reg...
The British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA) has challenged the veracity of new research which claims that the European Food Safety Authority giving a clean bill of health to aspartame was seriously flawed. Professor Erik Millstone and...
UK Government Environment Secretary Michael Gove today (16 July) declared his support for a deposit return scheme (DRS) covering all sizes of drinks cans and bottles. In response, British Soft Drinks Association Director-General Gavin...
A study published by The British Medical Journal reports a possible association between higher consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and an increased risk of cancer. In response, British Soft Drinks Association director-general Gavi...
British Soft Drinks Association director general Gavin Partington responds to fruit juice and smoothies being banned in primary and secondary schools in Scotland: “Scottish children (those aged between 11 and 18) are consuming on aver...
Leading politicians in Wales toasted the success of the principality’s food and drink sector at a special event co-hosted by the British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA) and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF). The ‘Celebrating We...
The NHS has banned the sale of energy drinks to children in Scottish hospitals. Shops within hospitals will not be permitted to sell the drinks to anyone under the age of 16. The ban applies to drinks with an added caffeine content of more...
A new study suggests higher consumption of sugary beverages, including fruit juice, is associated with increased mortality. Gavin Partington, director-general of the British Soft Drinks Association, said: “This study is inconclus...
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