Ocean Spray hails online auction as success
Ocean Spray has held its first online auction for its cranberry concentrate and claims it attracted “very strong participation”, with 34 buyers taking part out of the 37 who had registered.
Archives for July 22, 2009
Prebiotic follow-on formula ads censored in UK
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled against Nutricia-owned Milupa over adverts promoting its prebiotic-fortified, follow-on formula, Aptamil.
Consumers don't trust food industry portion sizes, report finds
Consumers do not trust portion sizes given on food packages and buy extra to ensure they have enough to eat, finds IGD research has found; industry needs to communicate better the basis of portion sizes.
Meat Institute urges court to dismiss ‘nuisance’ hotdog lawsuit
The American Meat Institute has urged a New Jersey court to dismiss a lawsuit from vegan advocacy group Cancer Project that claims hotdogs should carry a cancer warning label.
Give parents a break over gluten-free foods, says nutrition expert
Many American parents are seeking out gluten-free foods, often without diagnosis of celiac disease, according to a new report – but nutrition and public policy expert Marion Nestle says it is not a concern.
Ingredients demand is stable, says Tate & Lyle
Food and beverage ingredient demand has been ‘stable’ in Tate & Lyle’s Q1, says the company in its interim statement, and the year so far has exceeded expectations.
Huge differences in salt levels found in global food brands
New research on salt levels in global products from some of the biggest food manufacturers has revealed wide and random variations.
Citric acid additive boosts flavour and shelf-life of fried foods
A proprietary citric acid-based antioxidant may extend the lifespan of frying oils, and have carry over benefits to the finished product by boosting shelf-life, says a new study.