Healthier foods drive healthier profits, report suggests
‘Better-for-you’ foods and beverages may also be better for the bottom line, according to a new report from policy research organization the Hudson Institute.
Archives for October 17, 2011
Super size me? Teens more susceptible to large portions than younger children, study
Teenagers are more likely to overeat when presented with excessive amounts of food than young children because physiological cues telling them when they are hungry or full appear to exert less influence than environmental cues such as portion sizes,...
200% guar gum demand spike drives replacement demand, TIC Gums
A 200% rise in demand for guar gum over the past 12 months is driving demand within the beverage industry for effective replacements, according to US firm TIC Gums, which has just launched such a product.
Sugar-free drinks may generate ‘false security’ on tooth decay, study finds
Acidic flavourings and preservatives added to sugar-free beverages and confectionery may pose a ‘dental health risk’ to consumers who believe such products don’t cause tooth decay.
POM prepares for battle with Ocean Spray as FTC false advertising case drags on – and on…
It is now increasingly likely that a judgment in the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) false advertising case against POM Wonderful will not be issued before POM squares up with rival Ocean Spray next month at a trial the cranberry juice giant has...
Which front-of-pack labeling scheme is the most effective?
Results of a high-profile study into front-of-pack (FOP) food labeling schemes conducted by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) will be published on Thursday (Oct 20), three weeks after food manufacturers announced the national rollout of an industry-driven...