Coca-Cola sued over health claims
A lawsuit has been filed against The Coca-Cola Company over allegations that it made deceptive and unsubstantiated claims about its Glaceau vitaminwater beverages.
Archives for January 15, 2009
Snack Size Science: Fish oils and milk proteins drive nano-vehicle innovation
FoodNavigator's Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science. This week we look at Israeli research into how whey protein can spontaneously bind omega-3 fatty acids to create transparent nano-vehicles for the health-boosting ingredients.
Marabel Farms put US growth hope in new warehouse
Marabel Farms, an independent producer and supplier of cocoa beans from the Dominican Republic, has opened its first warehouse and distribution centre in the US.
Fibre-rich ice-cream gets formulation boost: Study
Dietary fibres may control crystallisation and recrystallisation in ice creams, and offer new formulation possibilities for formulators, according to new research from Greece.
Poor pound makes good sales value for ABF
Associated British Foods looks to be dealing well with the economic downturn, especially in its ingredients division which, with the bulk of its business outside the UK, has benefited from the weak pound.
Merisant gets court approval to finance PureVia roll-out
Merisant has received approval from the bankruptcy court to continue operations, allowing it to support the launch of the stevia-derived sweetener PureVia, which is expected to help turn its fortunes around.
Cargill’s clean-label sunflower lecithin reaches the Americas
Cargill has launched its non-GM, clean-label sunflower lecithin in the Americas, on the back of its new GRAS status.
Russia lifts ban on Scottish fish imports
Russia’s ban on fish imports from Scotland has been removed, bringing relief to fish processing companies in the region.
Eastern Europe offers growth momentum, report
Political and economic stability in Eastern Europe makes an attractive proposition for food and drink manufacturers, according to Leatherhead, especially as Western European markets are marked by maturity and recession.