Quest taps research to uncover flavour trends
Quest has carried out extensive market research in order to develop snack flavours that tap the latest consumer lifestyle trends.
Archives for August 8, 2006
Rich world to blame for Doha breakdown, says FAO
The Doha Round of global agriculture negotiations collapsed mainly because of infighting between large and powerful countries, corporations and lobbies, said the FAO this week.
Older children veer off food pyramid, study
The older children get the more likely they are to stray from dietary guidelines, found researchers at the University of Alabama, who say small increases in fruit and vegetable consumption could dramatically improve the quality of children's diets.
Casual dining increase could rub off on packaged goods
A mounting interest in healthy eating, ethnic cuisine and premium ingredients has resulted in consumers increasingly opting for fast casual dining, but continued growth will not necessarily occur at the expense of packaged goods, says Mintel.
Novozymes reports a solid first half for 2006
Enzyme giant Novozymes has maintained a high earnings level throughout the first half of 2006, with growth in sales and operating profit of 8 per cent and 10 per cent respectively.
USDA to revise nutrition program for women and kids
The US government has proposed that its Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutritional program should be revised for the first time in over 25 years in order to better reflect the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Scientists solve sour taste perception
US-based scientists say they have identified two proteins responsible for the perception of sourness, a taste that up until now has been poorly understood.
Flavonoids linked to colorectal cancer protection
A diet rich in certain flavonoids, from eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by over 40 per cent, says a large observational study from Italy.
'Fresh' and 'global' to overtake traditional goods, says research
The consumer move towards 'all things fresh', as well as an increased taste for ethnic goods are two trends set to have a sustained impact on the packaged food industry, according to new research.
Weekly Comment
The obesity blame game
Laying the blame for a fatter world at the feet of the food industry has become a convenient mistake, and until this is recognized there is little chance of controlling the growing obesity epidemic.