Study links early junk food exposure to mental problems in children
A broad new study has found that that mums with unhealthy diets of cereals and sweet drinks during pregnancy are more likely to have children with behavioural problems.
Archives for August 20, 2013
Startup debuts shelf stable meat replacement free of soy and gluten
A new entrant is set to stir up the long stagnant shelf stable meat replacement market. Neat Foods, a Lancaster, PA-based startup, will debut its line of vegan, gluten- and soy-free, non GMO meat replacements at the upcoming Expo East trade show in New...
Genetics may play a role in sweetener perception
Genetically influenced responses to sweeteners may mean that food and beverage companies require a range of artificial sweeteners to accommodate different consumer tastes.
Special Edition: New Flavor Trends
Hispanic and Indo-Asian, fruit varieties, and bacon whiskey: Natural flavor trends infographic
The hot natural flavor trends for 2013 have some obvious and not-so-obvious contenders. In this infographic we look at the market, the main consumer groups and Anyone up for some bacon whiskey?
Toy-filled chocolate egg creator Candy Treasure hit with US copycat claims
A firm that this year overcame a US ban on toy-filled chocolate eggs dating back to 1938 has been accused of patent infringement.
Quaker oat science: The reality is, it’s just big companies that can fund this research, says analyst
Quaker's involvement in oat research does not need to be compromised by its interest in the sector and should be supported given the lack of funding from elsewhere, says an analyst.
‘Heineken cannot compete with US craft beer phenomenon’: CEO
Heineken CEO Jean-François Van Boxmeer says the company’s flagship brand cannot directly compete with a craft beer sector that has hogged US beer growth over the past decade.