RTE cereals can help close ‘chronic’ US fiber gap: Study
Only one in ten US consumers gets the recommended amount of fiber, but fibrous whole grain ready-to-eat (RTE) cereals can boost daily intake by around 14%, a new study finds.
Archives for March 29, 2013
60-second interview: Ron Graves, CEO, Pinkberry
Pinkberry bids for slice of the action in fresh Greek yogurt with roll out of Pinkberrygreek
It made its name by selling frozen yogurt, and is now moving into fresh with the roll-out of Pinkberrygreek. But will customers buy into the concept? And could this be a prelude to a retail product to take on Chobani? Elaine Watson caught up with...
Scientists engineer E.coli caffeine ‘addiction’ in beverages, say bacteria could clean wastewater
Scientists in the US have genetically modified an E.coli strain so that it is ‘addicted’ to caffeine, where it feeds on the stimulant and serves as a biosensor to measure levels thereof in common beverages such as Coke.
Almost no progress made in improving nutrition of kids' menus, report finds
Restaurant chains in the US have made little progress in recent years in improving the nutritional profile of their children’s menus according to a new report by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The report found that 97% of the nearly 3,500...
NFC launches alternative to Non-GMO Project verified seal called GMO Guard
Natural Food Certifiers (NFC) is offering an alternative to the non-GMO Project verified seal with the launch of a new product verification program called GMO Guard.
Awareness of probiotics growing worldwide, expert says
Probiotics and their benefits have wide recognition in Europe and Asia, and awareness is growing. This situation bodes well for growth in the US, while it will serve to buoy manufacturers and marketers of these products in difficult regulatory times in...
SNACKING ON IDEAS: SALLY LYONS WYATT SNAPSHOT
Frugal foodies, quick serve competition and health quests: Snack firms take heed…
Snack firms must battle with frugal consumers, expanded competition and the challenge to remain innovative, exciting and healthy, a leading sector analyst says.