Impulse snack buys contradict healthy intentions, study
New product design for health-profiled snacks demands a clear message, as a new study demonstrates consumers may opt to ignore the healthy snack, despite what they say.
Archives for September 14, 2008
Nano droplet CoQ10 delivery promises higher absorption
A new delivery system for CoQ10 could increase its bioavailability by up to seven times, according to its US marketer SourceOne Global Partners.
Prickly pairings offer taste of the South West
GSB Flavor Creators has announced a range of prickly pear products as part of its campaign to highlight some of the most popular flavors that are native to the US and introduce unusual taste combinations to the market.
New lowerator designed for easy maintenance, says Nercon
A new easy-to-clean, two-storey horizontal shelf lowerator with removable stainless steel trays is targeted at manufacturers wary of hygiene considerations, claims its US manufacturer.
AB Enzymes ups prices by 10 per cent
AB Enzymes is to pass on some of the increased costs of raw materials, energy and overheads, upping the price of its baking, food and specialty enzymes by up to 10 per cent.
Beta-glucan can aid pasting properties of rice starch: study
A new study by Thai researchers has found that beta-glucan from various sources could improve the pasting properties of rice starch and reduce gel retrogradation.
EPI develops yoghurt granules for low-fat crunch
EPI Ingredients is launching a new yoghurt ingredient called Yoggets – granules of skimmed milk yoghurts that seek to address the need for innovative, yet health-oriented products.
Dietary supplements win Olympic gold
To coin a phrase oft-used by winning athletes, Beijing was 'a good games’ for an increasingly mature dietary supplements industry.
Consumers see the benefit of fiber and whole grains
More consumers in the US are becoming aware of fiber and are trying to increase their consumption of whole grains as part of a healthy diet, according to a new survey.