Hot stuff: Special K multi-grain porridge has a competitive edge, says analyst
Promoting positive nutrition with mixed grains alongside a low fat content will give Kellogg a competitive edge in the porridge market, says analyst.
Archives for August 11, 2013
Unilever faces backlash over mock animal abuse Marmite ad
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has received around 400 complaints about Unilever's new Marmite advert, contending that it trivialises animal abuse.
Biosynthesized silver nanoparticles show antimicrobial properties
Silver nanoparticles produced by fungal biomass have been shown to inhibit the growth of a strain of Salmonella.
Blood sugar status may affect risk of dementia: Study
High blood glucose levels may increase the risk of developing dementia, according to a new study.
Garlic reduces lung cancer risk by 44%, suggests study
Consuming raw garlic could serve as a protective factor against lung cancer, even for smokers, suggests a new study by Chinese scientists.
FAO confirms food price fall for third month in a row
A third consecutive fall in global food prices during the month of July was largely driven by lower international prices for grains, soy and palm oil, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Ukraine project to use livestock waste for energy
The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) has praised a planned €3.1m loan to a Ukraine beef producer for setting up a biogas plant as good practice promoting meat sector energy efficiency.
New additive may bring better taste and sustainability to farmed prawns
A new feed formulation containing a specially developed food additive can help farmed prawns grow healthier and taste better, offering benefits for consumers and the industry, say researchers.
It’s official: Promoted and organic tweets drive offline sales, says Twitter, and we can prove it
Is your brand getting some decent bang for the bucks you spend on paid-for (‘promoted’) tweets? The answer, according to a new trial with 35 big names in consumer packaged goods (CPG) including Mondelez, is YES.