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...
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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...
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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...
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Funding to investigate probiotics
24-Nov-2008 - The Global Probiotics Council (GPC), a committee formed by Groupe DANONE and Yakult Honsha Co,...
New products have little impact on consumers
21-Nov-2008 - The majority of consumers can’t remember any new products that have been launched in the...
TV ads do make kids fatter: Study
20-Nov-2008 - Children become fatter by watching food commercials aimed at them and a ban on fast...
Exploring fruit and functionality in bottled water
20-Nov-2008 - Frutarom said it is looking beyond fruit in the US flavored water market and trying...
Positive outlook for natural products
20-Nov-2008 - The number of US consumers buying natural products is still increasing across the majority of...
AHD extends seaweed focus in functional push
13-Nov-2008 - A supplier of nutraceutical and functional food ingredients is extending its range of seaweed-based extracts...
Innovation strategy for next generation products
10-Nov-2008 - Food and beverage companies need to institutionalize innovation with a dedicated budget and executives in...
Trend for kid-adult fusion foods
07-Nov-2008 - The line between children’s and adult’s food is blurring along with a growing interest in...
