U.S. carbonated soft drink consumption fell faster last year, as strength in energy drinks failed to offset weakness in traditional sodas from Coca-Cola Co and PepsiCo Inc.
Claims on food labels that a product is organic, locally produced or made by workers subject to fair labor practices may mislead consumers into thinking that such foods are low in calories, says research.
China's food safety authorities said they were probing a Beijing outlet of McDonald's Corp. after a report on state television pointed to quality problems there.
A U.K. government initiative to tackle obesity and improve puic health is "overly reliant" on voluntary agreements with the food industry, a report has warned.