New York Governor Proposes Bottled Water Deposit
In his first budget plan, announced January 31, New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer has proposed a 5-cent deposit on non-carbonated beverage bottles, including bottled water, according to reports by the Associated Press and other New York media.
Experts want Fluoride in Bottled Water
Health, consumer and industry groups made a united call for Food Standards Australia New Zealand to remove its ban on adding fluoride to bottled water, Fairfax newspapers reported.
Carbonated Beverages Slip As Water, Newer Drinks Thrive
While carbonated beverages and milk remain the two largest consumer packaged goods categories, their sales continue to be eroded by consumers' growing preference for bottled water and non-carbonated options like ready-to-drink teas and coffees.
Vending Sales Rise For Bottled Water
Schools and corporate feeding make concerted efforts to fill slots with health-oriented snack selections. The push to foster more-healthful eating habits is shoving traditional snack foods from vending machines.