Dispatches from NCA Miami Conference
Mondelez chocolate chief pinpoints markets beyond BRIC
Brazil, Russia, India and China are not the only markets capturing the attention of the world’s leading chocolate company Mondelez International.
Archives for March 4, 2013
First there was Reb-A; Now there’s Reb-D... PureCircle prepares to commercialize natural sweetener with ‘one of the best sweetness profiles of any steviol glycoside’
The first products containing the steviol glycoside Reb D - which has “one of the best sweetness profiles of any steviol glycoside from the stevia leaf” - will be introduced in the US in the second half of this year, says PureCircle.
Monster attorney: Medical evidence does not support allegation that Maryland teen died from ‘caffeine toxicity’
There is “no medical or scientific evidence that would support a finding that the death of Anais Fournier was causally linked to consumption of Monster Energy drinks”, say experts hired by Monster to address allegations in a lawsuit filed by the Maryland...
Junk food consumption in pregnancy may lead to childhood junk food addiction: Study
Tucking in to lots of junk food during pregnancy might help to ease those pregnancy pangs, but consumption of an unhealthy diet can pre-program unborn children’s preference for junk food in later life, warn researchers.
Sweden’s Salinity brings all-natural mineral to US salt reduction market
A ‘unique’ mineral salt containing sodium chloride and potassium chloride is being launched in the US, offering to lower the sodium impact of any food product without sacrificing flavor or functionality.
Mintel Research: Shoppers are more concerned about how much sugar they are eating than whether it is from HFCS or sucrose
A new survey from Mintel Research Consultancy (MRC) suggests that consumers are paying a lot more attention to how much sugar is in their foods, but are less concerned about its source, with just a tiny fraction of those who look at sugar levels on...
Weak Budweiser still complies with US law: Anheuser Busch InBev
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) says that independent tests funded by CNN prove that Budweiser beer alcohol content complies with US law, despite results showing lower ABV levels than listed on labels.
COKE: MINUTE MAID AND SIMPLY ORANGE LABELING COMPLIES WITH FDA RULES
Coca-Cola Company slams 'meritless' Minute Maid false advertising action
The Coca-Cola Company has failed in its attempt to strike out 13 consolidated lawsuits alleging that Simply Orange Juice and Minute Maid products were falsely advertised as natural, but says it will fight what it claims is a 'meritless case'.