‘Everything is possible in energy drinks: There’s no fear!’ WILD Flavors
Helene Möller, product manager for ingredients at WILD Flavors, tells BeverageDaily.com that energy drinks is the category with the most possibilities for innovation.
Archives for October 21, 2014
Nutrition and health drive success for Chr Hansen
Strong growth in nutrition and health has helped Chr Hansen to strong full-year results that match the expectations for the year, says the firm.
Beanitos: People aren’t against calories, they are against empty calories
Not so long ago, beans were something you’d more likely find in a dip than a chip. Today, in no small part because of the explosive growth of Beanitos, they are all over the snacks aisle as formulators look to boost fiber and protein, and marketers tap...
Australia
Sushi on a roll as Aussies favour health over spring rolls
Sushi’s popularity is on the rise while spring rolls appear to be gradually falling out of favour in Australia, new figures reveal.
Russia considers retail restrictions on imported meat products
The Russian parliament looks set to restrict retailers from selling more than 50% imported meat products, in a bid to further stimulate the development of the domestic meat industry.
Feature - China
Comfort and convenience behind the rise of China's new coffee culture
Once upon a time there was China tea. If you were Chinese and liked hot drinks, the local tradition in tea led the way. If you preferred coffee, especially the brewed kind, you were plain out of luck, as until recently, Nescafé was one of the very few...
Food safety conference
Beware food safety impact of reformulation
Small-scale food manufacturers have been warned to beware the food safety consequences of reformulating their products to remove salt, sugar and fat.
Food prices would rocket if pesticides banned
Food prices would rocket if pesticides were banned or their use severely restricted, according to the National Farmers Union (NFU); a claim hotly disputed by environmental pressure group Friends of the Earth (FoE).
Australia
Forget five: Eight fruit, veggie portions a day makes people happier
Fruit and vegetables have been identified as a vital key to mental well-being by researchers in Queensland, challenging nutritional recommendations around the world.
FDA to hold public meeting on key FSMA proposed rules
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced it will hold a public meeting Nov. 13 to discuss potential changes to four proposed rules associated with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
FVO finds shortcomings in Dutch fish products control
The Netherlands has a control system for fish products but addressing shortcomings in sampling for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH), additives and histamine could improve it, found a Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) audit.
Dispatches: AACCI annual meeting 2014
Non-GMO soft durum wheat promising for bakers, says USDA-ARS
The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service has developed a soft durum wheat variety that can be used in a range of baked goods.
Kashi: Not enough people know about Kamut Khorasan wheat
Kashi says inclusion of Kamut Khorasan wheat in its organic granola should drive awareness of the nutrition-dense, lesser known grain.
Japan in brief
Japan awards first patent to resveratrol for sleep improvement
Melinjo resveratrol has become the first product in Japan to receive a patent in Japan for sleep improvement.
Down in 1 (or 2 or 3): Resealable energy drink newbie encourages ‘responsible’ consumption
Grenade Energy says it is taking a leaf out of the confectionery industry’s book by offering the option of controlled portion cans.
Prebiotics and synbiotics show potential to reduce obesity-related issues: Meta-analysis
Supplementing the diets of overweight and obese people with prebiotics and synbiotics may improve some metabolic measures, including cholesterol and triglyceride levels, says a new systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 randomized clinical trials.
With vegetarian forms at a 'crossroads,' A&B Ingredients launches new Pisane pea protein for baking applications
A&B Ingredients has introduced a new pea protein isolate to the US market to meet the demands for vegetarian forms with greater functionality, the company said. The new variety, called Pisane B9, is optimized for baked goods applications.
People in Karachi condemned to consume unhygienic meat, says Pakistan experts
A former secretary general of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has roundly condemned environmental health controls at the main slaughterhouse for Karachi, the country’s largest metropolitan area and home to more than 20 million people.
Truffles: Can and should they become a mainstream ingredient for everyday products?
Truffles can be brought to a wider population without sacrificing their exclusive appeal, though price remains a factor, according to one supplier of truffles for crisps.
Tempting treats: Hungry or not, kids will eat tempting sweets and snacks
Even though they are not hungry, children as young as three find energy-dense snacks and treats too tempting to refuse, according to new research.
Pork disease impact lower than expected, says USMEF
The impact of porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDv) on the US pork sector has not been as great as feared, US meat leaders have said.
Millennials, Hispanics and coffee: IRI picks the rising stars in the $737bn CPG marketplace
Consumers – and specific groups of consumers – are changing how, when and where they shop, with the influence of Millenials and Hispanics set to grow over the next decade, says a new report from IRI.