The depression diet
16-Jan-2009 - Experts predict that consumers will put on recession pounds by eating more unhealthy food to...
Coca-Cola sued over health claims
15-Jan-2009 - A lawsuit has been filed against The Coca-Cola Company over allegations that it made deceptive...
A third of new products make natural claims
14-Jan-2009 - The percentage of food and beverage products making ‘natural’ claims is growing in strength in...
News in brief
Junk food ad regulation scheme now in full swing
14-Jan-2009 - All pledges made by the 15 major food and beverage companies taking part in the...
GMA issues science policy paper on sodium and salt
13-Jan-2009 - The market for sodium-reduced foods is on the rise thanks to efforts by the industry...
AHD launches chia flour for gluten-free bakery
13-Jan-2009 - AHD International has expanded its range of chia products to include chia seed flour, a...
Weekly comment
The invincibles – recession proof food and healthy eating
12-Jan-2009 - There are fears that in the economic crisis consumers will put on “recession pounds” by...
Renovating products could boost growth
08-Jan-2009 - Renovation as well as innovation could help food and beverage manufacturers who are looking for...
Garlic science lacking for cancer health claims: Researchers
07-Jan-2009 - No “credible evidence” exists in the literature to support the potential of garlic to...
News in brief
Rice promoted as folic acid booster
05-Jan-2009 - The USA Rice Federation has joined with the National Council on Folic Acid to promote...
Calls to reverse FDA action over stevia sweetener
19-Dec-2008 - More stevia sweetened products are lining up for launch but campaigners are calling for the...
More companies move into stevia market
19-Dec-2008 - A flurry of activity has followed the FDA no objection letters for the stevia-derived sweetener,...
Gum plus ions may cut fat and salt in meats: Study
19-Dec-2008 - A combination of gellan gum and magnesium chloride may lead to low-fat, low salt meat...
Stevia sweetener gets US FDA go-ahead
18-Dec-2008 - The FDA has given the long-awaited green light for Reb A, the sweetener made from...
Shift to shelf-stable food amid volatile prices
17-Dec-2008 - Consumers are expected to switch from fresh food to more shelf-stable goods in 2009, but...
Foodies lead the way in shaping the industry
17-Dec-2008 - A growing group of consumers dubbed foodies are shaping the American palate and offering food...
News in brief
Heinz takes on MyPyramid corporate challenge
17-Dec-2008 - Heinz Company has announced that it is partnering with the United States Department of Agriculture’s...
GMA food industry predictions for 2009
12-Dec-2008 - The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has highlighted its predictions for 2009, pronouncing it a year...
Malt ingredients company expands into US
11-Dec-2008 - Muntons Malted Ingredients (MMI) has opened its first office in the US to grow sales...
New product development needed for baby boomers
09-Dec-2008 - Manufacturers need to explore new product developments in health and wellness and functional categories in...
Fresh potential for frozen products
05-Dec-2008 - Freshness, portion control and convenience are driving opportunities for frozen entrée manufacturers as freezer food...
Segments driving the health market
04-Dec-2008 - The market for healthy and organic products is largely driven by two active consumer groups,...
Nestle junk food ad pledge approved
03-Dec-2008 - Nestle has agreed to a raft of restrictions on the promotion of its products to...
Fast food diet linked to Alzheimer’s
01-Dec-2008 - A diet rich in fat, sugar and cholesterol could lead to similar changes in substances...
Convenience helps drive breakfast market
28-Nov-2008 - Breakfast food manufacturers that offer the convenience factor as well as health and wellness could...
