Benzene in soft drinks been filed by a group of parents in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The two companies, Zone Brands Inc., maker of "BellyWashers" products, and TalkingRain Beverage Co., denied that their products were harmful, but agreed to change the ingredients in their drinks. Coca-Cola announced that it would be phasing out sodium benzoate from many of its drinks, but not Fanta and Sprite. As of August 2012, Coca Cola Zero and Barq's root beer still contains benzoate (added as potassium salt and sodium salt respectively). A Belgian study found that plastic packaging may play an important role in
International Drinks Festival International Drinks Festival The International Drinks Festival is a projected annual festival of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages both foreign and local to Nigeria, every December in Lagos. Organized by the Balmoral Group, it brings the beverage industry's top-notch professionals and consumers together for a groundbreaking experience in the yuletide season. More than 10,000 Consumers and 5,000 Professionals will get the chance to meet with over 200 exhibitors at the festival. Attendees include consumers, mixologists, liquor buyers, sommeliers, bartenders, restaurant managers and brewery workers. Features include music and comedy performance as well masterclasses and a summit to discuss how to further