EUR/UK: AG Barr reiterates colouring replacement plan
By Michelle Russell | 20 June 2011
AG Barr has told just-drinks that it remains committed to replacing Sunset Yellow in its flagship Irn-Bru drink, after the European Commission confirmed proposals to lower the maximum limit for the colouring in food and drink.
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AG Barr has told just-drinks that it remains committed to replacing Sunset Yellow in its flagship Irn-Bru drink, after the European Commission confirmed proposals to lower the maximum limit for the colouring in food and drink.

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