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The ‘health halo’ effect: Nutrition claims may lead to bigger portions
People tend to choose larger portions of foods when they are marketed as ‘healthy’, suggests new research led by a team from the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2013
Trend-spotter: The rise of slow-energy
There are two speeds when it comes to energy products: Slow and fast, says Mintel trend-spotting guru David Jago.
Live report from Vitafoods
Is 'food fear' a new driver for consumer choice?
The way French consumers are choosing food products has changed, with many now basing purchase decisions on their fears about food and the best way to avoid those fears, according...
Most consumers don't know what EFSA is, experts find
Almost no German consumers know about the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), or understand the role it has in the approval of health claims for functional food products, according to...
Study suggests compatibility between organic and health claims
Organic food brands should not be afraid of using health claims to market their products, as a new study suggests the two concepts are not as incompatible as the industry...
Guest article
EU brain health opportunities in omega-3 and beyond
Brain health and memory emerged as a winner from the EU Article 13.1 health claims list as the link between nutrition and cognitive performance strengthens in the scientific literature.
GSK's iconic tonic: Abandon Ribena and Lucozade to Big Beverage
GlaxoSmithKline will sell its “iconic brands” Lucozade and Ribena to a beverage giant – if the price is right – the company announced in its Q1 results yesterday.
Convenience and indulgence the secret to pacesetting confectionery sales
Launches from Hershey, Mondelez and Nestlé were among the top 100 bestselling new food and drink items in 2012 having filled consumer needs for convenience, indulgence and functionality, according to...
Special edition: Superfruits - old news or still super?
Superfruits category still booming (but care is needed)
Are consumers experiencing superfruit fatigue? Depends on the fruit…and who you talk to.
Low-cost functional gum opportunity in the Netherlands
Chewing gums backed by approved health claims and with low price points are a rare growth opportunity in the mature Dutch confectionery market, according to market analysts Canadean.
in-cosmetics Innovation preview: Beauty drinks focus
As with years gone by, in-cosmetics is pleased to announce its Innovation Zone, showcasing the latest in creative inspiration, providing an area to catch up on all the latest products...
BIG INTERVIEW - CHEWING OVER SNACK CHALLENGES WITH THE SFA
Global obesity: ‘We want to be part of the solution, not the problem’, says SFA president
The president of the Snack Food Association (SFA) acknowledged that there are concerns about the snack industry’s role in global obesity but said healthy product development and clear communication on...
Polish €583m VMS market gunning for specific claims
Poland’s €583m vitamins and minerals food supplements market is evolving toward ever-more sophisticated and specific claims according to a market analyst.
Special edition: Antioxidants and Carotenoids
Easy being green? Tea leads botanical antioxidant charge
Plants are antioxidant-generating machines and, commercially, the biggest return-generating plant extract is green tea. By quite some way if you speak to the biggest suppliers.
Study: 12% of adult Europeans consume energy drinks at ‘chronic’ levels
A 52,000 person survey has found 30% of adult Europeans consume energy drinks at least once a year, but 12% are “high chronic” users.
BEVERAGEDAILY.COM: FUNCTIONAL & HEALTHY BEVERAGES
‘Energy drinks’ hit EU hyperspace, but threaten final frontiers
Adomas Pranevicius, CEO of MyDrink Beverages, tells BeverageDaily.com that a new breed of healthy ‘energy’ drinks face an uncertain EU future, given conflicting guidance as to how we actually define...
Central European food supplements market hit €1bn for first time
Food supplement markets in Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria and Slovakia have pushed through the €1bn mark for the first time, with Romania starring with 24% growth in...
BEVERAGEDAILY.COM: FUNCTIONAL & HEALTHY BEVERAGES
Marketing guru: 'Consumer co-creation’ key to healthy drinks development
Consumer 'co-creation' is essential when developing nutritious and functional beverage brand concepts, a healthy food and beverage marketing expert told BeverageDaily.com.
The International Year of Quinoa Launched
Ancient quinoa has future value in food security, says UN
The United Nations has hailed the ancient grain quinoa as a valuable and extraordinary crop that can help in the push forward on food and nutrition security.
Editor’s blog
Which 2 global health brands grew by $1bn in 2012?
Something probiotic? Omega-3? A diet cola? Nope.
Guest article
Global digestive breakdown: Pre-probiotic yoghurt still number 2 in functional food
The probiotic and prebiotic sectors are tackling some serious issues around claim restrictions in the EU, but the global digestive health picture remains upbeat with yoghurts alone putting on $1.7bn this...
Global sports nutrition market to top $6 billion by 2018, report says
Revamped, more complete product lines that are connecting with new customers are driving growth in the sports nutrition market, according to a new report.
Euromonitor “shocked” by EU probiotic decline
After years and even decades of healthy to rampant growth in the European Union, the probiotics sector has entered decline, with a flat economy and health claim ban seen as...
Special edition: Innovations in minerals
Selenium breakthrough foreseen with trial results coming in 2013
Looking back, 2013 could well become known as selenium’s breakthrough year, two major suppliers of the ingredient say.
Special edition: Innovations in minerals
Chews, sachets and ‘petite pills’… Calcium supplements, the next generation (part two)
As the more innovative supplement manufacturers are well aware, novel delivery formats - from gummies and straws to gourmet chocs - can breathe new life into a mature category and...
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