All articles by James Beeson

James Beeson

James was Just Drinks' deputy editor from February 2022 to July 2023. Previously he worked at The Morning Advertiser and as a freelance journalist and photographer. His favourite drink is a pint of best bitter, poured through a sparkler.

Kremlin seizes Danone operations

Moscow has taken charge of the Russian subsidiaries of Danone and Danish brewer Carlsberg. The Kremlin said on Sunday (16…
Aspartame ‘possible carcinogen’ but safe to consume in moderation, WHO rules

The findings of two World Health Organization studies into the safety of artificial sweetener aspartame have revealed the ingredient is…
Oxfam, ActionAid point to “windfall profits” among food and beverage majors

Eighteen of the world’s largest food and beverage companies made an average of $14bn in windfall profits in the last…
Sweeteners do not help weight loss, WHO says

The replacement of sugar with non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) in food and beverages does not help with weight control, according to…
Israel’s Strauss signals intent to increase prices again

Israel-based food and beverage business Strauss Group is to increase the price of several of its SKUs including instant coffee and olive oil.…

Canada plans curbs on ‘unhealthy’ food and drink ads

Canada has laid out plans to restrict television and digital media that promote unhealthy eating and drinking. The government intends…
Private-equity firm Epiris ‘joins race for UK food-and-drinks group Princes’

Private-equity house Epiris is reportedly weighing up a bid for tinned food and shelf-stable drinks supplier Princes. Epiris, which counts…
Kraft Heinz teams up with Pernod Ricard with vodka pasta sauce

Kraft Heinz and spirits giant Pernod Ricard is set to launch a pasta sauce made with Absolut vodka. The limited…
PepsiCo sustainability accelerator expands to APAC

PepsiCo has rolled out its Greenhouse accelerator programme in its APAC region – the fourth in which the food and…
PepsiCo pledges US$3.3m for water-replenishment initiatives

PepsiCo has confirmed details of two new projects it is funding to replenish water sources in North America. The projects…