Focus - Drinks producers in European kids’ advertising initiative
By just-drinks.com editorial team | 24 December 2007
A group of 11 major food and drinks companies have launched a new self-regulatory initiative in Europe under which they will voluntary make changes to how and what they advertise directly to children. Ben Cooper assesses the scope of the EU Pledge and its chances of success.
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A group of 11 major food and drinks companies have launched a new self-regulatory initiative in Europe under which they will voluntary make changes to how and what they advertise directly to children. Ben Cooper assesses the scope of the EU Pledge and its chances of success.
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