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.

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.

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.