Coca-Cola and PepsiCo reveal fizz in flat sales
International sales have bolstered the second quarter performance of both Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, indicating that there still fizz in the soft drink market.
Archives for July 21, 2009
Gummy boost for refrigerated doughs
Adding xanthan gum to refrigerated dough mix may prevent the separation of liquid and solid, boosting consumer acceptance, says a new study.
Enzyme system offers extended shelf life for cakes
Caravan Ingredients has developed a new enzyme-based ingredient system which it claims can extend the shelf life of cakes, even those with a low fat content which tend to stale faster.
Food ads should highlight more than flavor, say researchers
Food advertising that highlights senses other than taste works better than that which focuses on taste alone, according to a new study from the University of Michigan.
Cookbook aims to raise money for food banks
US Foodservice has published a cookbook entitled Recipes from the Heart in order to raise money for US food banks, as rising unemployment has forced even more Americans to rely on food donations.
Overweight kids more responsive to branded foods: Study
Overweight children are more easily led by food advertising and branding than non-overweight children, according to a new study published in the journal Appetite.
Canada listeria report lays bare food safety flaws
A void in leadership, a raft of systemic flaws and a shortage of inspectors were just some of the criticisms levelled at Canada’s food safety system in a damning report on last year’s listeria outbreak released yesterday.