SOFT DRINK COS PULLING OUT OF SCHOOLS
January 1st, 2004
BY PHILIP FINE, in Montreal, Canada
Canadian beverage manufacturers have decided to pull soft drinks from school vending machines, according to Refreshments Canada. The trade group announced that next September, water and 100% fruit juices will make up at least half of the beverage selections offered for sale in Canadian elementary and middle schools. The remaining selections will be a variety of other non-carbonated beverages such as juice drinks and sports drinks. Refreshments Canada says its members have been working with school officials to ensure that ...
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