Smells for satiety: Olive oil aroma could help boost feelings of fullness
Foods produced with olive oil or olive oil aromas in place of other oils or fats could help consumers feel fuller for longer, according to new research.
Archives for March 18, 2013
Pea protein shows potential for gluten-free formulations
Adding pea protein to gluten-free bread may enrich the nutritional content of the product, with a sensory panel rating it ‘most acceptable’, says a new study.
Hain Celestial: ‘Chia is red hot… Coconut's been on fire’
Hain Celestial has unveiled a raft of new products utilizing hot ingredients from chia and quinoa to coconut pulp and almonds, including organic gluten-free chia seed corn tortilla chips under the Garden of Eatin' brand, and coconut almond butter under...
Toy-filled chocolate egg approved for sale in US
New Jersey-based Candy Treasure has overcome a US ban on toy-filled chocolate eggs dating back to 1938 after its Choco Treasure surprise eggs were deemed safe for sale.
Cocoa child labor: Story so far
Industry pledges reach $10m on cocoa child labor but ‘job is not done’
The industry has pledged $10m in new funds since 2010 to eliminate the worst forms of child labor, but a newly released report says the job is far from over.
Will vitamin C price fixing victory constrain future Chinese cartel behavior?
A longstanding vitamin C price fixing case has reached conclusion with a $162 million judgment in the case involving four Chinese companies. While its a victory for the concept of private enforcement, it doesn’t mean cartel behavior by Chinese companies...
PepsiCo outstrips Coke in global nutritional stakes: ATNI report
PepsiCo has the jump on The Coca-Cola Company in the newly released Access to Nutrition Index (ATNI) that ranks 25 large food and beverage firms in terms of nutrition-related performance globally.