Kona Deep brings desalinated deep ocean water to the US market
It’s a billion-dollar market in Asia, but it’s almost unheard of in the US. Thanks to Kona Deep, bottled deep ocean water will soon roll its way across the US from Hawaii.
Archives for February 16, 2016
Organic meat & dairy has more omega-3 but amounts aren't 'nutritionally relevant'
Organic meat and dairy products have more healthy omega-3 fatty acids according to a large meta-analysis review - but experts have warned the amounts are too small to actually have an impact on diet.
Tyson Foods expects ‘record year’
After an average year of financial results in 2015, Tyson Foods has enjoyed a bumper start to the year with operating income rising by 38% in the first quarter.
Employees or independent contractors? Hampton Creek joins growing number of firms sued over worker classification
Just Mayo maker Hampton Creek has joined a growing number of companies to be sued for allegedly misclassifying workers as independent contractors as opposed to employees.
Deloitte study finds factors beyond taste and price increasingly drive purchase choice
Taste, price, and convenience aren’t the only deciding factors for buying food. A study by Deloitte and the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) found a slew of other influences increasingly becoming common.
Flavonoid metabolites but not flavonoids themselves linked to heart health benefits
The potential heart health benefits of flavonoids are linked to their metabolites and not the unmetabolized precursors, say a new study from the UK.
Probiotics can offer something most functional foods don’t, says GoodBelly: Instant gratification
Unlike many functional food brands, GoodBelly does not ask consumers to wait 40 years for a return on their investment, says Alan Murray, CEO of brand owner NextFoods. Most customers, he says, claim to feel a benefit within 12 days, which is about as...