Calorie labels are ‘wildly misleading’ claim experts
Calorie labels are misleading consumers by underestimating the energy content of processed foods and exaggerating that of raw ingredients, experts have warned.
Archives for February 19, 2013
Campari buys back Appleton Rum US distributon rights for $20m
Campari America has agreed to pay $20m to Kobrand Corporation to secure the distribution rights to its recently acquired Appleton Rum brand portfolio in the US, and 'exploit the brand's potential in the key US market'.
Kellogg recalls Special K Red Berries cereal in US due to possible glass fragments
The Kellogg Company has issued a voluntary recall in the US on three sizes of its Special K Red Berries cereal packs due to the possible presence of glass fragments.
Food recalls hit 2-year high in fourth quarter
Food recalls in the US hit a two year high in the fourth quarter, according to a report released by a consulting firm. That comes to an average of six recalls a day, affecting about 18.4 million products.
Special edition: New trends in weight management
Datamonitor: ‘Marketers are avoiding the word ‘diet’ like the plague’
While obesity in America has reached epidemic proportions, manufacturers seeking to help us battle the bulge are avoiding the word ‘diet’ like the plague; cutting sugar, fat and salt by stealth; and instead promoting more positive messages about food...
JK Sucralose confident of 50% growth in 2013 as demand for low/zero calorie options continues to surge
Leading Chinese sucralose producer JK Sucralose says it is confident its sales of the high intensity sweetener will grow 50% in 2013 as new capacity comes online and demand for zero or reduced sugar products continues to increase.
Underage US drinkers prefer Bud Light, Smirnoff, Budweiser: Study
Bud Light, Smirnoff malt beverages and Budweiser were the brands most widely consumed by by 1000+ underage US drinkers over a 30-day period, according to the authors of a new study who claim to be the first to assess nationwide data.
Caffeine linked to low birth weight babies: Study
A high intake of caffeine during pregnancy may be linked to higher risks of low birth weight babies, according to new research.