A draft agenda will be posted
on the Beverages Council website closer to the date of the meeting.
Not exact matches
Seattle's City
Council voted
on Monday to levy a special tax
on sodas and other sugary
beverages sold to consumers, becoming the latest of several local government bodies across the country to take such action for the sake of public health.
On June 5, the Seattle City Council voted to pass a tax on sweetened beverage
On June 5, the Seattle City
Council voted to pass a tax
on sweetened beverage
on sweetened
beverages.
The Australian and New Zealand Government's Food Regulation Policy Options Paper
on caffeine acknowledges the
Beverages Council's Energy Drink Industry Commitment document and notes that «while these self - regulatory codes only formally apply to members of those organisations, their existence and application across the market may also affect the behaviour of non-members that are aware of them.»
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on soft drinks a poor solution for tackling a broader issue: Australian
Beverages Council hits back
Media Release 2 August 2013 Industry: not all energy drinks are the same The Australian
Beverages Council, representing the Australian energy drink industry, has today issued a clarification
on the use of the term «energy drink» in light of the recent coverage of an AFL footballer facing possible bans after consuming a drink that contained -LSB-...]
The Australian
Beverages Council, representing the Australian energy drink industry, has today issued a clarification
on the use of the term «energy drink» in light of the recent coverage of an AFL footballer facing possible bans after consuming a drink that contained a banned substance.
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BEVERAGES COUNCIL ON NATIONAL CAFFEINE CONSUMPTION SURVEY
MEDIA RELEASE FROM AUSTRALIAN
BEVERAGES COUNCIL ON NATIONAL CAFFEINE CONSUMPTION SURVEY 5 September, 2013 Today the Australian Beverages Council announced the results of a comprehensive national caffeine consumption survey, finalised in late Aug
BEVERAGES COUNCIL ON NATIONAL CAFFEINE CONSUMPTION SURVEY 5 September, 2013 Today the Australian Beverages Council announced the results of a comprehensive national caffeine consumption survey, finalised in late Augus
COUNCIL ON NATIONAL CAFFEINE CONSUMPTION SURVEY 5 September, 2013 Today the Australian
Beverages Council announced the results of a comprehensive national caffeine consumption survey, finalised in late Aug
Beverages Council announced the results of a comprehensive national caffeine consumption survey, finalised in late Augus
Council announced the results of a comprehensive national caffeine consumption survey, finalised in late August 2013.
MR — Australian
Beverages Council responds to release of Government options paper
on review of caffeine in food
The Australian
Beverages Council, representing the nation's non-alcoholic
beverage industry, has today called
on Premiers to finally reject outright any further consideration of a container deposit scheme (CDS) following a COAG report that the program could cost consumers up to $ 8 billion.
The Australian
Beverages Council has today responded to a recent call for a tax
on soft drinks from the British Medical Association:
The Australian
Beverages Council, representing the local energy drinks industry, has today rejected calls for age restrictions and potential taxes
on energy drinks following a statement released by AMA President Dr Gannon.
6 August 2014 Media Statement Australian
beverages industry questions latest dental research The Australian Beverages Council has responded to research by the University of Adelaide published in the Journal of Dentistry, questioning the relevance of assessing the effects of acidic substances on tooth enamel over periods of 30 seconds, 60 seconds and 120 seconds, given
beverages industry questions latest dental research The Australian
Beverages Council has responded to research by the University of Adelaide published in the Journal of Dentistry, questioning the relevance of assessing the effects of acidic substances on tooth enamel over periods of 30 seconds, 60 seconds and 120 seconds, given
Beverages Council has responded to research by the University of Adelaide published in the Journal of Dentistry, questioning the relevance of assessing the effects of acidic substances
on tooth enamel over periods of 30 seconds, 60 seconds and 120 seconds, given -LSB-...]
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Beverages Council response to Shani Clarke call for better warnings and ban
on sale of energy drinks to children
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Beverages Council responds to US study
on Glucose Utilization Rates Regulate Intake Levels of Artificial Sweeteners
The Australian
Beverages Council (ABCL) has today responded to the calls from Professor Gary Wittert, Head of Discipline of Medicine at the University of Adelaide, for a tax on soft drinks, saying a tax on beverages would be ineffective to combat health relate
Beverages Council (ABCL) has today responded to the calls from Professor Gary Wittert, Head of Discipline of Medicine at the University of Adelaide, for a tax
on soft drinks, saying a tax
on beverages would be ineffective to combat health relate
beverages would be ineffective to combat health related issues.
The Australian
Beverages Council (ABCL) has responded to a call (from Shani Clarke, mother of Michael Clarke) for better warnings
on energy drinks and a ban
on the sale of energy drinks to children.
16 September 2014 Media Statement Response to calls for a soft drink tax to combat obesity The Australian
Beverages Council (ABCL) has today responded to the calls from Professor Gary Wittert, Head of Discipline of Medicine at the University of Adelaide, for a tax on soft drinks, saying a tax on beverages would be ineffective
Beverages Council (ABCL) has today responded to the calls from Professor Gary Wittert, Head of Discipline of Medicine at the University of Adelaide, for a tax
on soft drinks, saying a tax
on beverages would be ineffective
beverages would be ineffective -LSB-...]
Responding to the Mexican National Institute of Public Health and the University of North Carolina's study of the impact of Mexico's national tax
on sugar - sweetened
beverages, Australian Beverages Council CEO Geoff Par
beverages, Australian
Beverages Council CEO Geoff Par
Beverages Council CEO Geoff Parker said:
Media Release 3 October 2014 Industry slams one - sided article
on sugar content of juices Fruit Juice Australia, a division of the Australian
Beverages Council which represents 95 % of the non-alcoholic beverages industry, has today slammed a recent article that appeared on www.ninemsn.com.au listing the sugar content of juices in comparison to sof
Beverages Council which represents 95 % of the non-alcoholic
beverages industry, has today slammed a recent article that appeared on www.ninemsn.com.au listing the sugar content of juices in comparison to sof
beverages industry, has today slammed a recent article that appeared
on www.ninemsn.com.au listing the sugar content of juices in comparison to soft drinks.
The Australian
Beverages Council, representing the local energy drinks industry, has today responded to calls for upper limits
on caffeine.
Media Statement 22 June, 2016 Soft drink tax an ineffective solution to obesity in Australia Responding to the announcement from the Australian Greens leader Richard Di Natale regarding a policy proposal for the introduction of a tax
on soft drinks, Australian
Beverages Council CEO, Geoff Parker said; «We are disappointed by the extremely simplistic approach -LSB-...]
The
Beverages Council strongly supports the development of dietary guidelines that are based
on the preponderance of available scientific evidence.
Ipsos research commissioned by the Australian
Beverages Council shows around two - thirds of Australians agree that a tax
on soft drinks would be ineffective in reducing obesity and the majority of those surveyed were against the introduction of such a tax.
The
Beverages Council views this as a missed opportunity to provide meaningful dietary advice for all Australians based
on current dietary and physical activity behaviour.
As the research and development
on new sweeteners continues, this flexibility will broaden and the Australian
Beverages Council and its members will remain at the forefront of new developments.
The Australian
Beverages Council, representing the Australian non-alcoholic
beverage industry, has today responded to the recent calls for a ban
on plastics containing the chemical compound bisphenol - A, or BPA, labelling the statement reckless and contrary to the latest, credible science
on the topic.
The industry is already in a state of contraction and any further stress
on manufacturers, including small and medium companies, through a drink container tax will cost jobs» said the
Beverages Council's CEO, Mr Geoff Parker.
«Calls made by both organisations for the introduction of a tax
on soft drinks in particular as a method of confronting these issues is misguided and without basis while also being wholly ineffective in addressing the core issue of our obesity problem», says Geoff Parker, CEO of the Australian
Beverages Council.
The industry alliance's spokesperson, Geoff Parker of the Australian
Beverages Council, called
on all governments to accept the findings of the COAG report and to work with industry to implement the recommended solution.
The Australian
Beverages Council advocates for an evidence - based and informed position
on all issues impacting our industry.
Fruit Juice Australia (FJA), a division of the Australian
Beverages Council representing 95 % of the juice industry, has rejected accusations Aussie juice is unsafe to consume following identical stories that aired
on Today Tonight and A Current Affair tonight (18/01/2012).
Australian
Beverages Council responds to UK study
on consumption of soft drinks and incident type 2 diabetes.
The Sun Herald reported
on December 20 that the Australian
Beverages Council had threatened to run attack advertising against the Baird Government during the March election if cabinet voted in favour of a container deposit policy.
In accordance with Australian Food Standards, all members of the Australian
Beverages Council disclose
on their labels if a
beverage product contains caffeine.
In addition, the Australian
Beverages Council has adopted, as policy, the Australian Association of National Advertisers» (AANA's) voluntary guidelines for advertising directed at children, and is a signatory to the Code of Practice
on Nutrient Claims and to all other voluntary advertising industry codes of practice.
The rapid increase in public discussion
on obesity and changes in consumer expectations have meant that health - related issues are becoming of even more importance to the Australian
Beverages Council.
The Australian
Beverages Council has today responded to the ACT ban
on fruit juice and soft drinks in five vending machines in schools, announced today.
Media Release 15 October 2014 Australian energy drinks most regulated in the world The Australian
Beverages Council, representing the local energy drinks industry, has today responded to calls for upper limits
on caffeine.
The Australian
Beverages Council, representing 95 % of the non-alcoholic beverages industry in the country, has called the recent overturn of the proposed ban on large serve sizes in New York City as a decision in comm
Beverages Council, representing 95 % of the non-alcoholic
beverages industry in the country, has called the recent overturn of the proposed ban on large serve sizes in New York City as a decision in comm
beverages industry in the country, has called the recent overturn of the proposed ban
on large serve sizes in New York City as a decision in common sense.
The Australian
Beverages Council has responded to the decision to overturn a proposed ban
on large serve sizes of soft drink in New York City, saying common sense has prevailed.
The Australian
Beverages Council, representing the Australian energy drink industry, has criticized the calls for further regulations
on energy drinks following media reports linking the sale of them to tobacco - like tactics.
Following calls from the Cancer
Council to introduce a tax
on soft drinks, Australian
Beverages Council CEO Geoff Parker comments:
The Australian
Beverages Council today reiterated that proposed changes by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand to labelling
on sports drinks are minimal and will bring Australia more in line with the rest of the world when it comes to sports drinks regulation.
Media Statement 10 November 2014 Australians don't support another tax
on the supermarket trolley latest research shows Ipsos research commissioned by the Australian
Beverages Council shows around two - thirds of Australians agree that a tax
on soft drinks would be ineffective in reducing obesity and the majority of those surveyed were against the introduction of such a tax.
MEDIA STATEMENT 8 October 2014 Changed labelling
on sports drinks minimal for Australian consumers The Australian
Beverages Council today reiterated that proposed changes by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand to labelling
on sports drinks are minimal and will bring Australia more in line with the rest of the world when it comes to -LSB-...]
Media Release 10 January 2014 Soft drink taxes are ineffective and will hit the back - pocket of Australian families The Australian
Beverages Council has today responded to the proposed tax on soft drinks, saying a tax on beverages would be ineffective to combat
Beverages Council has today responded to the proposed tax
on soft drinks, saying a tax
on beverages would be ineffective to combat
beverages would be ineffective to combat obesity.
Media Release 9 December 2011 Beverage industry backs Food Ministers» stance
on labelling The Australian
Beverages Council, representing 95 % of the non-alcoholic beverages industry, has today welcomed the COAG Forum on Food Regulation's decision to not support the Blewett Report's recommendation for traffic light l
Beverages Council, representing 95 % of the non-alcoholic
beverages industry, has today welcomed the COAG Forum on Food Regulation's decision to not support the Blewett Report's recommendation for traffic light l
beverages industry, has today welcomed the COAG Forum
on Food Regulation's decision to not support the Blewett Report's recommendation for traffic light labelling.
Australians don't want to see another tax, especially yet another one
on a supermarket product, said
Beverages Council CEO Geoff Parker.