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25-Nov-2011 - The American Beverage Association (ABA) has savaged a US government-affiliated report linking energy drinks to a rising number of hospital emergency department (ED) visits in the country, as well as associations with sexual risk, fighting and drug misuse.

‘Oxygen-enhanced’ water secures listings at leading retailers

25-Nov-2011 - The Columbus-based firm behind OXYwater - the latest ‘oxygen-enhanced’ mineral water to hit the market - claims sales have “exploded” since its launch earlier this year.

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SK Food introduces pre-cooked non-GMO pea, bean and lentil ingredients

25-Nov-2011 - SK Food International has introduced a line of pre-cooked non-GMO pea, bean and lentil powders to provide high-protein alternatives to a range of ingredients that may have gluten or allergen risks.

‘Near infinite’ possibilities for food fraud need interdisciplinary approach

23-Nov-2011 - The pervasiveness of food fraud is almost infinite – and needs a continuing public-private partnership approach to tackle it, according to a new paper published in the Journal of Food Science.

Local and organic logos influence women more than men, study suggests

23-Nov-2011 - Local and organic certification labels may increase the likelihood that women will purchase a product, as well as their willingness to pay a premium – but men are less likely to be influenced by logos, according to a study published in HortScience.

US chewing gum market to mature as consumers demand health products – analyst

22-Nov-2011 - Growth in the US chewing gum market will be driven by products with perceived health benefits as children’s gum market declines, according to an analyst at IBISWorld.

Vitamin gum pioneer targets sports nutrition market with novel bubblegum

22-Nov-2011 - The firm behind a patented technology enabling the incorporation of multiple vitamins and other bioactives in coated chewing gum, has developed a novel bubblegum targeting the sports nutrition market.

Special edition: Dealing with higher commodity costs

Flavor firms take on the ultimate reformulation challenge: Lower cost, same taste

21-Nov-2011 - In the midst of volatile commodity costs, it’s not just big grain prices that have put manufacturers under pressure: Sugar, nuts, black pepper, mint and cocoa are also among top concerns – and flavor firms are providing cost-cutting strategies.

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CK Nutritional Ingredient gets Canadian distribution deal for K-Pure products

21-Nov-2011 - Toronto-based CK Nutritional Ingredients has been named the exclusive distributor for Kelatron’s K-Pure line of mineral products for the Canadian dietary supplement and natural health products market.

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Full of beans: RCA announces culinology competition

18-Nov-2011 - The Research Chefs Association (RCA) has challenged chefs to come up with innovative gold standard tapas dishes, with the winners to be presented at the RCA conference and expo in San Antonio, Texas in March.

Walmart healthy seal set for spring 2012 launch

18-Nov-2011 - Walmart will begin to roll out its new front-of-pack ‘healthy seal’ on private label products from spring 2012, FoodNavigator-USA has learned.

US tree nut prices to remain high, says Rabobank

18-Nov-2011 - US tree nut prices are likely to remain high over the next five years on the back of strong demand, both domestically and from export markets, particularly China, according to a new report from Rabobank.

Keep it simple to attract ‘downturn consumers’, says SymphonyIRI

17-Nov-2011 - US consumers are still pessimistic even though the recession officially ended two years ago – but there are opportunities for manufacturers to appeal to ‘downturn consumers’, according to a new report from SymphonyIRI.

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Wrigley to launch root beer flavoured gum in US

17-Nov-2011 - Gum giant Wrigley has announced that it will add a root beer flavoured chewing gum to its Extra brand in the US following a Facebook poll.

Ginseng: Too bitter and earthy for US functional food success?

16-Nov-2011 - Formulators looking to incorporate ginseng into functional food products should minimize the ingredient’s bitter and earthy flavors in order to succeed on the US market, suggests new research published in the Journal of Sensory Studies.

New yeast could provide ‘seamless’ acrylamide reduction, claims Functional Technologies

16-Nov-2011 - Vancouver-based Functional Technologies claims it has developed a new, faster-acting proprietary yeast strain capable of reducing acrylamide under most food processing conditions, regardless of the presence of other yeast nutrients.

Burcon in talks to commercialize ‘invisible’ pea protein isolate

15-Nov-2011 - Canadian plant protein specialist Burcon NutraScience Corporation is in talks with a potential partner to commercialize its novel pea protein isolate ‘Peazazz’ and the associated extraction technology.

All aboard the artisanal food bandwagon

14-Nov-2011 - Many consumers are rejecting processed food and reconnecting with their food supply – and major food manufacturers are getting on board with a new wave of products dubbed ‘artisanal'.

Weight Management 2011: Diet is out, zero is in …

10-Nov-2011 - The number of new products launched in the US market featuring the term ‘diet’ in the brand or product name has plummeted in the last five years as weight conscious shoppers seek out more positive messages, according to market researchers.

CFI urges industry engagement but says there is ‘no silver bullet’ to gain consumer trust

08-Nov-2011 - There is “no silver bullet” to reverse the growing trend of alienation from today’s farms, according to the Center for Food Integrity (CFI), a non-profit industry-backed group that aims to ease consumer fears about the US food supply.

Which weight management ingredients really work?

08-Nov-2011 - Is the weight management supplements market properly regulated? Was satiety a flash in the pan? Where does the truth really lie on hoodia? Which hunger-busting ingredients really work?

Treatt: No relief ahead on surging lime oil prices

08-Nov-2011 - Low stocks and high demand are continuing to drive up the price of lime oil, according to one leading flavor and fragrance oils supplier.

Negative press has simply boosted US energy drink sales, analyst

07-Nov-2011 - Negative publicity concerning the possible adverse effects of energy drinks has only encouraged US energy drink growth in recent years, with consumers attracted by ‘edgy’ product positioning, but another formula is needed to boost growth.

Dietary Guidelines put industry interests before public health: Harvard professors

04-Nov-2011 - The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans put industry interests before public health, claim two Harvard public health professors writing in the New England Journal of Medicine.

New potato-based starch adds fiber to gluten-free bakery – and beyond

04-Nov-2011 - Penford Food Ingredients has developed a new potato-based resistant starch ingredient for adding fiber to a wide range of foods, including both gluten-free and gluten-containing baked goods, cereals, yogurt and snacks.