Europeans may have genetic craving for fat: Study
Europeans may be genetically programmed to consume fatty foods and alcohol with a greater appetite than those from Asia, according to new research.
Archives for July 18, 2011
All bets are off: guar gum prices set to stay high, says expert
There has been no let up in the soaring prices for guar gum, with little hope of a downward trend emerging in the coming months, warns a hydrocolloid expert.
Soy story 2: Rejected soy players resubmit cholesterol health claim
Just days after its soy protein-cholesterol reduction health claim was writ into the European Union register of rejected claims, the soy industry has re-entered the game with a fresh submission it says has learnt hard lessons from last year’s EFSA rebuttal.
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EC backs fruit and vegetables with media campaign in wake of 'E-Coli Crisis'
The European Commission is today launching a multimedia campaign as part of its €210m compensation package to support beleaguered European fruit and vegetables growers, processors and retailers still reeling from the 'E-Coli Crisis'.
Sodium: Campbell u-turn a cautionary tale, say branding experts
While Campbell Soup’s reduced sodium u-turn pales into insignificance when compared with the New Coke debacle, it should serve as a cautionary tale for all food manufacturers embarking on reformulation work, according to marketing experts.
Study reveals prevalence of cod mis-labelling
Less expensive species of fish are being labelled and sold as Cod to improve profit, whilst endangered species of Cod are being passed off as ‘sustainably sourced’, according to new research.
Beverage brand loyalty in freefall as consumers turn 'super fickle'
With brand loyalty in the beverage aisles “in freefall” manufacturers have to work harder to excite consumers with new ideas from retro-style acid phosphates to drinking vinegar and Horchata, according to market researchers at The Hartman Group.
Does menu diversity lead to over-eating?
Repeatedly being offered the same foods may lead to food ‘boredom’ and decrease energy intakes in women, but variety may actually increase caloric intake, suggests a new study.
Coca-Cola: Middle classes ‘somewhat confused and fragile’
While the middle classes in developed markets had emerged from the economic downturn “feeling somewhat confused and fragile”, Coca-Cola still generated robust volume growth in North America as well as faster-growing emerging markets in the second...