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Eat Drink Vote: Book giveaway from America’s biggest ‘foodie’
Marion Nestle is the Paulette Goddard professor of nutrition, food studies and public health at New York University, and author of eight books on food politics.
Archives for December 12, 2013
Choice is important when snacking is a way of life, says SFA CEO
A broad and mixed range of healthy and traditional snacks is important as snacking becomes a way of life for Americans, the CEO of the Snack Food Association (SFA) says.
What is the functional food magic number? Why, 0.84 of course…
At what point are consumers prepared to purchase fortified or functional foods and drinks? That’d be 0.84 according to the fortified/functional (FF) curve. Say what?...Euromonitor International analyst Diana Cowland explains why traditional markets...
One-third of Philippines’ total aquaculture hit by Haiyan
Philippine fishers face immense damage to the fisheries and aquaculture sectors in regions affected by Typhoon Haiyan, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization has said, calling for prompt and sustainable actions to help rebuild livelihoods.
Sugar limits should be halved to protect teeth: Study
World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations for added sugar intake should be halved to protect teeth from dental caries, suggests a review published in the Journal of Dental Research.
Targeted digital marketing helps company succeed in brick-and-mortar space
NutraClick, a Boston, MA-based nutritional products company, has found success building its business model on a targeted online advertising strategy. The company was so successful, in fact, that a major chain came to them to request they place their...
Organic milk higher in heart-healthy omega-3: US study
Organic milk contains significantly higher concentrations of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids compared to milk from conventionally-managed dairy cows, US researchers have found.
Analyst tips Coke to ride out shocking US diet soda slump
US analyst Bonnie Herzog predicts that diet soda sales declines could fuel a 15-20% drop in overall US carbonated soft drink sales by 2020 but believes Coke is best-positioned to ride out the storm.
Energy brand ‘buzz’ bounces back but can momentum continue into 2014?
Changes in marketing direction and a quiet year with lawsuits have seen three big players in the energy category bounce back in the eyes of consumers, but what does 2014 hold for the brands?
Global snack trends 2013: ‘It was a spicy year’
Fiery flavors, popped chips and retail-ready pack designs were some of the biggest trends for snack makers this year, according to trade heads in Europe and the US.
Thermo Scientific makes small work of big-item inspection
Thermo Scientific has launched an x-ray machine geared toward inspection of large food packages.
The FoodNavigator-USA business leaders round table debate
Who is driving innovation in the US food & beverage market? Find out at the FoodNavigator-USA business leaders round table debate
What are the hottest trends in food and beverage? And are the big bucks really in blue-sky innovation, or have the most successful firms played with an existing concept and just done a better job at executing, marketing and selling it?
Chocolate in the tropics: Heat tolerant cocoa butter replacer with mango seed fat
A cocoa butter replacer derived from mango seed fat and palm stearin could help chocolate withstand high temperatures and may benefit manufacturers in tropical countries, according to a study.
Industry urgently needs to focus on food fraud
The food industry must do more to prevent food fraud, says an interim UK government report commissioned to assess food integrity in the wake of the horse meat crisis.
Chobani ramps up production at monster plant in Idaho as its Greek yogurt sales rise 32% in year-to-date
Chobani's yogurt factory in Twin Falls, Idaho - the largest in the world - has reached “optimal production capability”, churning out a million cases a week less than a year after launch.
Pre-soaked ancient grain mix hits on health and saves time, says Corbion Caravan
Bakers can save production time and win health-conscious consumers with pre-soaked ancient grains, according to creator Corbion Caravan.