Colour and flavour rule consumer preferences: Study
The intensity of colour and the flavour are the key drivers behind consumer acceptance of beverages, says a new study involving Danone.
Archives for October 6, 2008
Food could influence election outcomes, report
The UK government is taking a grim view of effect of food prices on the political landscape and is establishing a council of food policy advisors – just as a report warns that food could be a factor to influence elections.
Organic sweets: opportunities open up for confectioners
New product launches for organic sweets in Europe increased by a factor of six from 2006 to 2008 suggesting confectioners are starting to tap into new organic revenue streams as this burgeoning food trend spills over into confectionery.
Rosemary as antioxidant up for regulatory inclusion
Antioxidant rosemary extracts are expected to be included in existing regulation on food additives while FIAP is being implemented, which will allow high purity extracts to go head-to-head with synthetic antioxidants in food products.
Gelatine costs rise amidst financial wobbles
A global producer of Gelatin-based products for use in functional food formulations says it has no choice but to raise the prices for its goods, owing to increasing material and energy costs.