Reformulation

AG Barr slams ‘absolutely untrue’ IRN-BRU sugar deception claims

uk drinks firm upset by 'inaccurate' daily mail article

AG Barr slams ‘absolutely untrue’ IRN-BRU sugar deception claims

By Ben BOUCKLEY

AG Barr tells BeverageDaily.com it is 'very concerned' by an inaccurate article in UK national newspaper the Daily Mail, claiming it prefers profit to consumer health by hiding sugar values on cans of IRN-BRU Regular.

Taxing junk food could improve diets, review finds

Taxing junk food could improve diets, review finds

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Taxes on soft drinks and foods high in saturated fat and subsidies for fruits and vegetables could improve diets and overall health, according to a new review from New Zealand researchers.

Coca-Cola reformulates Glacéau vitaminwater with stevia in GB

Coca-Cola reformulates Glacéau vitaminwater with stevia in GB

By Ben Bouckley

Coca-Cola has reformulated Glacéau vitaminwater for the British market by revamping packaging and reformulating its eight-strong range with a stevia-based sweetener that cuts sugar levels by 30% and cuts the calorie count by 30 per bottle. 

CASH retracts cheese salt claim after admitting ‘error’

CASH retracts cheese salt claim after admitting ‘error’

By Mark Astley

Campaign group Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) has issued an apology and retracted a recent press statement that wrongfully labelled cheese as the third “biggest contributor of salt in the diet.”

Hot New Beverage Concepts for 2013: Episode One

Hot New Beverage Concepts for 2013: Episode One

By Ben Bouckley

The CEO of beverage development and innovation company MyDrink Beverages tells BeverageDaily.com why his firm's new non-alcoholic beverage concepts for 2013 could take the market by storm...

Trendwatch: Traditional foods get 'snackified'

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

'Snackified' traditional foods are among the latest snack trends on show at SIAL in Paris this week, where better-for-you snacks have made a strong appearance.

Could the EU implement a Europe-wide fat tax?

Could the EU implement a Europe-wide fat tax?

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

European policymakers may be considering a Europe-wide fat tax in an effort to combat obesity – although such a move would be complicated and subject to considerable debate, according to Alberto Alemanno, associate professor of law at HEC Paris.

Reduced-fat tortillas hold untapped opportunities, says AB Mauri

Dispatches from IBA 2012

Future opportunities in low-fat tortillas: AB Mauri

By Kacey Culliney from Munich

Ingredients firm AB Mauri has a patented technology for reduced-fat tortillas that opens up opportunities in a vastly untapped market sector, a company director said.

Fewer low salt products – but the Netherlands bucks the trend

Fewer low salt products – but the Netherlands bucks the trend

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Europe is the most active region in the world for low salt product innovation – with the Netherlands leading the pack – although food manufacturers globally are using the claim less often on new products, according to market research organisation Mintel.

The new, low calorie, caramel only Mars bar is set to debut in the UK in coming weeks.

Mars set for UK launch of low calorie caramel bar

By Nathan Gray

Confectionery giant Mars is set to launch a slimmer sister to its trademark Mars bar in the UK later this month, with a new caramel only version containing 20% less calories due to hit the shelves.

Salt reduction is complex and increased knowledge is needed, says review

Reducing sodium needs increased knowledge: Review

By Kacey Culliney

A scientific review has suggested that wider knowledge on the role of sodium chloride in baked goods is needed should industry wish to reduce levels successfully with little disruption to quality and taste.

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