Bottled tea company introduces organic stevia-sweetened drink
Organic tea company Honest Tea has become the latest company to introduce a stevia-sweetened beverage on the US market.
Archives for August 11, 2010
Focus on whole foods and eating patterns for dietary guidelines: Health experts
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans should focus on whole foods and eating patterns rather than individual nutrients, argues a commentary in the latest issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Energy drinks start to run out of steam, says Mintel
Despite a massive increase in recent years, new research from Mintel suggests that energy drinks and shots may be struggling to find new customers in the US .
Pectin coats could provide eco-friendly oils
A new study has suggested that a cross-linked a pectin coat could improve the stability of natural oil bodies, making their potential for industrial use more viable.
Chocolate category proving winner for Nestlé in India
Nestlé chocolate products recorded double-digit growth in emerging markets, driven partly by the performance of the lowest priced products in its portfolio, said the group as it posted gains of 7.5 per cent in net profit for the first six months of the year.
Danisco unveils G+ anti-staling enzyme
Danisco is launching two new bakery enzymes for keeping different types of bread fresh for up to 10 days, billed as a change in the previous one-enzyme-fits-all approach to anti-staling technology.
Belgian food safety authorities not concerned by clones
Meat from the offspring of a cloned cow, raised and slaughtered in the UK has been exported to Belgium, the UK’s Food Standards Agency has confirmed. But Belgian authorities say there is no food safety issue, so no rapid alert was required.
Novozymes extends reach in sustainable agriculture inputs
Novozymes has acquired a Brazilian supplier of microorganism and inputs for sustainable agriculture, in a bid to expand its market position.
Loma launches extra large x-ray inspection system
Loma has launched a new x-ray inspection system to accommodate large food products, such as meats and unprocessed blocks of cheese.
SunOpta cites interest in natural and organic for revenue rise
Canadian natural and organics group SunOpta has reported a surge in operating income to C$11.8m in the second quarter of 2010, up from C$4.6m the previous year, reflecting continued interest in natural and organic foods, the company said.
Sports drink stabilizer alternative to gum arabic
Cargill has introduced a new starch-based stabilizer for use in sports drinks as a possible replacement to gum arabic – an ingredient susceptible to supply and cost issues.