PepsiCo-funded study: Oatmeal better for satiety than RTE cereal
Oatmeal increases a sense of fullness and reduces hunger due to the viscosity and hydration properties of its beta-glucan content, according to research from PepsiCo.
Archives for November 25, 2013
Obesity may alter our sense of taste, say researchers
Obesity may drive fundamental changes in our perception of sweet tastes by modifying the number of cells that respond to sweet stimuli, according to new research in mice.
Wendy’s reveals restaurant sales
Wendy’s, the world’s third-largest fast-food burger chain, has announced further sales of its restaurants to franchisees in a bid to generate a higher operating margin and stronger free cash-flow.
Intestinal bacteria may influence food transit through the gut
Food transit time though the gut may be controlled by a complex system of hormones released by our microbiota, according to new research.
Frutarom expands presence in Central America with acquisition of Guatemalan flavor company Aroma SA
Israeli flavors and functional ingredients supplier Frutarom has expanded its presence in Central America with the acquisition of Guatemalan flavor company Aroma SA in a $12.5m deal.
GE salmon a step closer to commercialization as Environment Canada says AquaBounty's AquAdvantage Salmon are not harmful to the environment or human health
AquaBounty Technologies - which is hoping to become the first company to introduce a genetically engineered (GE) animal to the human food supply - is another step closer after Environment Canada concluded the salmon are not harmful to the environment or...
Frozen produce may retain vitamins better than fresh stored: study
Frozen produce is statistically equal to fresh when it comes to vitamin and mineral content, and retains vitamins equally so or better than produce stored in the refrigerator for a few days, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia in...
Task force to establish US pork strategy
A new task force has been set up by the US’s National Pork Board (NPB) to understand and define pork industry challenges and its future.
Mobiles, Millennials and ‘IndieWomen’: Supermarket Guru explores what’s big in 2014
Mobile devices continue to fuel consumer demand for increased transparency; more convenience; and quick, easy opportunities to be social. Expect continued emphasis on technology and social media as trend-savvy, authenticity-minded Millennials start...
Dispatches from #FIE2013
Another BRIC in the weight management wall as sector hits $150bn globally in 2013
Nestlé may have canned Jenny Craig, and regulators clamped down on the sector's claim-making, but weight management products are booming globally, especially in increasingly image driven emerging economies like India and Brazil. It has pushed beyond...