European Drinks & Foods European Drinks & Foods European Drinks & Foods is one of the largest Romanian food companies located in Ştei, Bihor County. The holding is formed by several companies including European Drinks, European Foods, Scandic Distilleries, Rieni Drinks and Transilvania General Import Export and is specialised in producing food and drink products. The company produces a wide variety of products like carbonated water, mineral water, energy drink, beer and various soft drinks thru it's European Drinks division. Two of the company's soft drinks "Adria" and "Frutti Fresh" are the main competitors for the Coca-Cola and Pepsi brands on the Romanian market.
Benzene in soft drinks Benzene in soft drinks Benzene in soft drinks is of potential concern due to the carcinogenic nature of the benzene molecule. This contamination is a public health concern and has caused significant outcry among environmental and health advocates. Benzene levels are regulated in drinking water nationally and internationally, and in bottled water in the United States, but only informally in soft drinks. The benzene forms from decarboxylation of the preservative benzoic acid in the presence of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and metal ions (iron and copper) that act as catalysts, especially under heat and light. The major cause of benzene