Texture not flavour determines satiety, says study
The perceived texture, but not flavour or method of consumption, has a modest but ‘highly consistent’ effect on satiety expectations of dairy products, according to new research.
Archives for August 30, 2011
Dairy intake can help build muscle and lose belly fat, study
Consumption of dairy products can shift weight loss and aid muscle gain when coupled with dieting and daily exercise, according to new Canadian research.
Look to Indonesia for opportunities during Ramadan, says Nielsen
Indonesian consumers are driven to spend more on food and beverages during Ramadan, bringing opportunities for manufacturers, according to a new Nielsen study.
Omega-3 market set to boom on demand from food sector
Demand from the food industry will see the market for Omega-3 ingredients rise substantially over the next few years, a report from the market research and consulting firm MarketsandMarkets said.
‘Robust systems’ needed to monitor botanical substitutes, says Prof
Industry needs to be more careful in monitoring that they are using the right botanical ingredients, and not substitutes or adulterants, in foods and nutritional supplements, says Professor Monique Simmonds.
Kashi accused of misleading consumers with ‘natural’ claims
The Kellogg Company and its subsidiary Kashi have been accused of inappropriately marketing products as natural, according to a class action lawsuit filed in a southern Californian district court.
Entrepreneur: Energy strips could be worth $1bn in 3-5 years
The entrepreneur behind Sheets Energy Strips – novel dissolvable strips delivering an instant hit of caffeine and B vitamins - says the category could be worth $1bn in the next three-to-five years.
Research urged to determine clear-cut benefits of organic foods
Questions remain over whether organic foods are anyway superior to their conventional counterparts in terms of health promoting compounds, safety and sensory quality, or if no significant difference exists, find Irish researchers in a new meta-analysis.
Growing demand prompts DMK and Arla milk powder collaboration
Dairy giants DMK and Arla planning a joint collaboration to ramp up their milk powder production on the back of increasing global demand.
Gourmet NZ yoghurt may hit Japanese stores
Demand for gourmet yoghurt has seen a small yoghurt maker from New Zealand attract interest from a multi-million dollar player that would see its products on shelves in thousands of stores in Japan.
Bumpy ride for Aussie snack food market
Volatile commodity prices, changing consumer trends and a saturated market are some of the key factors that have restricted Australia's snack food manufacturers, says a new report.
Agri panel slams food processing ministry in India
A top level panel in India has slammed the food processing sector in India for the apparent wastage of food every year due to a lack of the necessary infrastructure in the country's food supply chain.