January 16, 2009Consumers, Nutrition and A Difficult EconomyFunctional foods and beverages that provide a benefit consumers can actually feel will be best placed to weather the global economic downturn.
Campbell Soup Reduces Sodium in Kids Soups
The company reformulated its 12 Campbell's Kids soups, reformulated to contain 480mg of sodium per serving.
Innovative Beverage Launches Immune Defense Version
Immunity Enhanced Beverage is a ready-to-drink liquid supplement intended to strengthen the body's immune defense.
Fast-food Healthier Than Other Restaurants?
A study showed that typical fast food meal are smaller and have fewer calories than the average meal from a table service restaurant.
Golden Enterprises' Results
Total net sales were up 6% compared last year.
January 15, 2009
Coffee and Hallucinations
High caffeine users were three times more likely to have heard a non-existent person's voice than low users who consumed less than one cup of instant coffee or its equivalent.
Peanut Butter Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
According to the CDC, preliminary evidence suggests peanut butter may be the source of a Salmonella outbreak.
'Difficult' 09 for Glanbia
Lower world demand for dairy products due to the global economic crisis would result in difficult trading conditions in 2009, says the cheese maker.
Shoppers Seeking 'Affordable Solutions'
The U.S. economy has entered the third stage of its unprecedented transformation and will be characterized by shoppers permanently changing several of their most important rituals involved in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) products they select, purchase and use.
Baskin-Robbins Looks to Better-for-You Options
BRight Choices are better-for-you light ice cream options including fat free, dairy free, no sugar added and light ice cream offerings.
January 13, 2009
GMA Releases Paper on Sodium
The association released a science policy paper providing policymakers, consumers, journalists and health professionals with current and scientifically accurate information and resources on sodium and salt.
Quizno's Goes Lower
The sandwich chain is touting lower prices including 20 subs that are now under $5.
Constellation Selling Value Spirits Business
The beverage company entered into an agreement to sell its value spirits business to New Orleans-based Sazerac Company.
Pizza Hut Going Completely All-natural
The chain is launching the first stage in a menu-wide transition to pizzas made entirely from natural ingredients.
Up to 60 Arrests in China Milk Scandal
Chinese authorities have arrested 60 people in connection with the country's tainted milk scandal that killed six infants and sickened nearly 300,000 more.
January 12, 2009
Merisant Files for Chapter 11
The maker of the artificial sweetener Equal filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Low-carb Impacts Cognition
A new study from the psychology department at Tufts University shows that when dieters eliminate carbohydrates from their meals, they performed more poorly on memory-based tasks than when they reduce calories, but maintain carbohydrates.
High-fat Impacts Biological Clock
Indulgence in a high-fat diet can not only lead to overweight because of excessive calorie intake, but also can affect the balance of circadian rhythms everyone's 24-hour biological clock.
Food Additive and Lung Cancer
A diet high in inorganic phosphates might speed growth of lung cancer tumors.
U.S. Consumers Increase Consumption of Sweetened Beverages
Over the past two decades, the number of adults consuming sugar-sweetened beverages such as soft drinks, fruit drinks and punches has increased dramatically.
January 9, 2009
Salmonella Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with public health officials in 42 states to determine the cause of an outbreak of a particular type of salmonella called Typhimurium.
Change at Sleeman
Sleeman Breweries is poised to boost its advertising budget by several million dollars this year.
Carbs Proven to be Addictive
The "sugar rush" from heavily processed carbohydrates stimulate the same areas of the brain associated with addiction to nicotine and other drugs.
New CFO at Inertia Beverage
Paul Roberti is the company's senior vice president and chief financial officer.
Lowered Outlook at Constellation
Constellation Brands Incorporated is lowering its forecast for the year after posting a 30.2% drop in 3Q net income.
January 8, 2009
10 Food Trends for 2009
Globalization, home cooking, eco-friendly choices and food safety controls are just some of the hot food trends for 2009.
Monsanto Working on Drought-tolerant Corn Product
The company announced it is a major step closer to delivering the world's first-ever drought-tolerant corn product to farmers.
Fats and Cream Cheese
Results indicate that there are significant differences in the textural properties of cream cheese made with different fat contents.
Cal-Maine's 2Q
Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 were $238.3 million compared with net sales of $223.7 million for the same quarter of fiscal 2008.
Mushrooms and Amino Acids
"A combination of different mushroom species in the diet would offer good amounts of amino acids and a great diversity of palatable sensations."
January 7, 2009
Recession-hit Consumers and Nutrition
Functional foods and beverages that provide a benefit consumers can actually feel will be best placed to weather the global economic downturn.
Sara Lee's Label Overhaul
The easy-to-read call-out graphics with key nutrition information, Nutritional Spotlight, will appear on all of its bread, bun and bagel products.
'Green' Pasteurization
The Macrowave Pasteurization System uses a high frequency electric field proven to effectively control pathogens.
PepsiCo's Sustainability
The company expanded its portfolio of healthful products, while improving "significantly" the efficiency of its water, fuels and electricity consumption.
Tate & Lyle's Take on Soluble Corn Fiber
A study by the corn fiber producer finds that people may consume less calories while continuing to eat their favorite foods.
January 6, 2009
Tyson Getting New President
Leland Tollett is returning to the company as president and CEO on an interim basis until a permanent successor has been chosen.
Sandwich Chains Going Strong
The Sandwich and Deli sub-categories showed the greatest percentage sales growth, with 19% and 11.1%, respectively.
Getting Some Color
The FDA is revising its requirements for cochineal extract and carmine by requiring their declaration by name on the label of all food and cosmetic products that contain these color additives.
DNA Adds Sales VP
Russ Rickon assumes the role.
Whoppers Get Angry
The newest version of Burger King's classic burger features "crispy Angry onions and a spicy Angry sauce."
January 5, 2009
Jamba, Nestle Suspend RTD Products
The pair announced that they are voluntarily suspending production and shipments of the Jamba Ready-to-Drink beverages introduced earlier this year due to production issues.
No More Big Snapple
A Snapple contract to supply New York City's municipal buildings with cold drinks is ending early due to slow sales.
Restaurants Impacted by Economic Troubles
The National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity fell to a record-low level.
China Thinking Preemptively
The country will set up a "preemptive" monitoring system to improve food safety in China.
Large Glass of Wine Could Lead to Cancer
Experts from World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) have warned that consumption of a large glass of wine a day could trigger the chances of cancer by 20%.
December 19, 2008
Sugar's Addictive
A Princeton University scientist will present new evidence today demonstrating that sugar can be an addictive substance, wielding its power over the brains of lab animals in a manner similar to many drugs of abuse.
NRA Predicts 2009 Restaurant Trends
Nutrition and philosophy-driven food choices will be the hottest trends on restaurant menus in 2009.
Olive Oil May Fight Cancer
It contains plant chemicals that combat breast cancer.
GMA Selects President
Pamela G. Bailey, president and CEO of the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), is the association's new president and CEO.
Wine Helps Omega-3
It's associated with higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in plasma and red blood cells.
December 18, 2008
GRAS Approval for Stevia
Federal regulators have given the green light to stevia, a natural zero-calorie sweetener.
Profit Slip at GM
General Mills Inc., halfway through its fiscal year, reported a 3.1% quarterly profit decline.
EU Dairy, Meat Back on South Africa's Menus
Less than a week after South Africa suspended imports of all meat and dairy products from the European Union because of the Irish pork dioxin contamination, the ban was relaxed.
Surprise: Consumers Affected by Adverse Economy
Economic conditions are having a negative impact on Americans' healthcare and general well being, according to a recent study by Decision Analyst.
Kids Seeing Fewer 'Unhealthy' Food Ads
The amount of television advertising for unhealthy food seen by children in the U.K. is thought to have dropped by a third since 2005,.
December 17, 2008
Organics 'Important,' But Costs a Consumer Concern
One study says consumers are likely to hold steady and maintain natural and organic grocery purchasing in 2009.
Heinz and MyPyramid
H. J. Heinz Company is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's MyPyramid: Corporate Challenge.
Ganeden Biotech Receives Award
The company is recipient of Frost & Sullivan's 2008 North American Food and Beverage Probiotics Product Innovation Award.
England's Obesity Levels Double
One in four (24%) men and women were obese in 2007 compared with 16% of women and 13% of men in 1993.
Beverage Makers Remain Optimistic
Dramatic changes are under way that could help the industry long-term, beverage experts and executives say.
December 16, 2008
Kraft Europe's New President
Michael A. Clarke assumes the role.
Sonic Gets Value
The drive-in chain will launch a system-wide value menu at the end of December.
Consumers and the Economy
Foster Farms released new survey findings examining how the economy is impacting consumer lives, from grocery shopping and meal preparation to holiday giving plans.
Trying a Hybrid ... Cookie
Nutritious Creations has introduced the line of chip-like cookies
Imperial's 4Q
The sugar company reported a loss from continuing operations for the fiscal fourth quarter of $5.4 million.
December 15, 2008
Diabetes Risk from Eggs
Researchers found that eating an egg a day raises the overall risk of type 2 diabetes by 60%.
FDA and Mercury-tainted Fish
FDA is pushing to scuttle the government's advice about mercury-contaminated seafood, a dramatic policy change.
Brewing a Coffee Battle
McDonald's new ad campaign is taking a non-too-subtle jab at Starbucks.
Flaxseed and Bread Quality
"Effects of ground flaxseed on bread quality, staling, and in particular on gamma-tocopherol and unsaturated fatty acid composition were determined."
Dairy's Bone Benefits
Military recruits who consume more milk have higher bone mineral density, and calcium and vitamin D supplements may reduce stress fractures, according to a recent review.
