Archives for July 21, 2011

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UK food industry welcomes DOH dietary survey findings

By Shane Starling

The UK Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has welcomed a nutrition and dietary habits survey published this week by the UK government which found positive shifts in key areas including trans-fat consumption levels.

Non-melting chocolate promises sweet success

By Mike Stones

Children and parents can say goodbye to sticky faces and fingers and stained clothes thanks to the globe’s first non-melting chocolate, claims confectionery manufacturer Choc-o-Bloc.

Red Bull cans energy shots and Cola in US (but not Europe)

By Shane Starling

Global energy drink leader Red Bull has taken a rare step back by withdrawing Red Bull Cola and Red Bull Energy Shots from the US market – but says it has no plans to withdraw the products from the other 20 markets where they are sold.

Origin cues are important for consumer choices: Study

By Nathan Gray

Understanding the importance of cues that suggest a foods products country or region of origin could help industry develop better strategies to meet specific consumer groups’ expectations and demands, according to new research.