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Ongoing frugality not all doom and gloom, says SymphonyIRI
Shoppers are holding on to frugal habits in 2012, but there are emerging trends that food and beverage manufacturers can use to attract consumers, according to the latest research from SymphonyIRI.
The rise and rise of energy drinks: New data shows 14.4% volume surge in 2011
US volumes of energy drinks, ready to drink (RTD) tea and coffee, and sports beverages continued to surge in 2011, while sales of carbonated soft drinks, value-added water and fruit...
Authentic ethnic flavors and bacon top US snack food trends, says Bell
Asian flavors, bacon, Mexican foods, and better-for-you snacks are among the top snack food trends on the up in the United States, according to a new report from Bell Flavors.
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Sensient Flavors hopes customers will melt at new seasonal ice cream concepts
Sensient Flavors has launched new ice cream concepts that allow manufacturers to offer products that fit with seasonal consumer preferences, using fruit preparations with a 'fresh and healthy' appeal and...
Monk fruit sweetener firm: ‘We hear daily that people are looking for alternatives to stevia’
It might not have garnered as much publicity as stevia, but monk fruit (luo han guo) “has found a niche within the all-natural market but will hit mass market sooner...
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Outbreaks from imported foods rising with globalization, says CDC
The number of foodborne illness outbreaks caused by imported food appears to be growing as the food supply becomes more globalized, with imported fish and spices the biggest culprits, according...
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Schools can decide on ‘pink slime’ meat - USDA
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has re-affirmed the safety of ‘pink slime’, despite announcing that it will give schools the option of serving meat made with or without the...
Choice of a new generation? It’s not Pepsi…
Oatmeal brand Better Oats has taken on Pepsi Cola’s old tagline “Choice of a New Generation”, after PepsiCo opted to let its rights to the slogan expire six years ago....
PepsiCo draws fire for alleged ‘crass commercial’ choice of profit over public health
Leading US nutrition expert Professor Marion Nestle says that PepsiCo’s decision to invest around $500m on marketing ‘megabrands’ she describes as unhealthy was a ‘crass commercial decision’, but the firm...
Fage USA: Meteoric Greek yogurt growth showing no signs of slowing down
The momentum behind Greek yogurt in the US is showing no signs of slowing down, according to the company that first introduced US consumers to the product.
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SLAP in the face for energy drinks, as US firm claims 'frozen slush' first
Brain-Twist has announced the US launch of a frozen energy beverage, packaged in a pouch, that it claims is the first of its kind, and said it would provide 25%...
Chobani considers third North American factory - in Canada
Greek yogurt maker Chobani's third production facility in North America will be in Canada, FoodNavigator-USA has learned.
New: FoodNavigatorJobs USA service
FoodNavigator-USA is pleased to announce the launch of its new jobs service for employers and job seekers in the US food and beverage industries: FoodNavigatorJobs USA.
Quote/Unquote: DMAA, class actions and brain food… The best of Nutracon, Engredea & Expo West
If you didn’t make it to Anaheim – or were too busy manning your booth to check out what the competition was up to - we’ve plucked some pearls of...
Of mice and men inventing self-chilling beverage cans: 2012 so far in pictures
We round up the hits and misses in the beverage industry to date so far, from self-chilling beverage cans to PepsiCo's bizarre-sounding claim that a consumer claim regarding the discovery...
Social media has changed how Americans eat, says Hartman report
Increased communication via social media has changed the way Americans relate to food, including what they buy and cook, and how they plan their meals, according to a report from...
Snacks provide one-third of ‘empty calories’ in US diets: USDA research
Snacks provide about one-third of all ‘empty’ calories for both men and women in the United States, according to new research from the US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service...
Engredea, Expo West in pictures: What’s hot on the showfloor?
Plant protein, ‘clean’ sports products, melt-in-the-mouth supplements, algal-omegas-3s.... and a very sweaty man with a skipping rope. Elaine Watson brings you the highlights from Engredea and Natural Products Expo West...
Wheat supply still ‘comfortable’ after USDA lowers forecast, says analyst
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lowered its forecast for global wheat end stocks for 2011/12, but supply overall remains comfortable, according to an analyst.
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‘Pink slime’ reports are troubling and inaccurate, says AMI
The American Meat Institute (AMI) has defended boneless lean beef trimmings (BLBT) as wholesome and nutritious, criticizing media reports that have described the product as ‘pink slime’.
Snyder’s-Lance starts switch to cage-free eggs
Snack maker Snyder’s-Lance has become the latest company to begin switching to cage-free eggs, the company has said.
The importance of ethics for consumer trust: ‘Can and should are not the same question’
The perception that a food company has high ethical standards may be more important to consumer trust even than its ability to demonstrate competence, according to a presentation from CEO...
Hispanic-specific advertising strategies linked to revenue growth, claims AHAA
Hispanic marketing strategies are imperative for food manufacturers, as the demographic gains in spending power and size, according to a new study from the Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies (AHAA).
‘Be consistent. Be visible. And be human’: Building consumer trust through social media
Consumers are increasingly engaged in online conversations about food and beverage products, and there could be enormous benefits for manufacturers that get involved, according to a social media expert from...
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Formulating the perfect cognitive health beverage: Feed your mind, don’t confuse it further
The thinking behind ingredient selection and dosage in some cognitive health beverages is often “pretty confused”, according to the neuropsychologist behind brain-friendly functional beverage Nawgan .
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