31-Jan-2006 - Canadean predicts that carbonates, the leading global soft drinks category, will have grown by around 2 per cent in 2005 despite bad press and pessimistic reports.
26-Jan-2006 - Sports and energy drinks have stolen a march on foods to become the powerhouse of the global market in performance products, according to a new report from Leatherhead Food International.
20-Jan-2006 - Supplement marketers seem to be taking notice of the growing trend towards vegetarianism, bringing more products to market that do not contain animal-derived ingredients.
18-Jan-2006 - Health and wellness has become a hobby for many consumers and is a major contributing factor in the rapid growth of the functional, organic and health foods markets according to a new report from Euromonitor International.
16-Jan-2006 - Two charities have issued a stark warning that unless there is a major overhaul of UK food and farming policies, there will not be enough healthy and nutritious food to eat in the future.
10-Jan-2006 - The glycaemic index has not risen to the same astronomic trend proportions of its low-carb predecessor, but this does not mean there is a lack of interest. Rather, a slow build up could be a sign that it is here for the long-haul.
09-Jan-2006 - Many obese and overweight people in the UK are unaware that they could reduce their risk of developing a number of forms of cancer by losing weight, indicates a survey by Cancer Research UK.
04-Jan-2006 - Demand for cranberries, pomegranate, lemon, ginger and other foods used in natural remedies have rocketed in the UK following support from Prince Charles, claims the supermarket Sainsbury's.
03-Jan-2006 - More than half of Australians use alternative medicines, with vitamins followed by herbal medicines the most popular, suggests new research.
23-Dec-2005 - Christmas cake, mulled wine, mince pies and Christmas pudding - all these festive specialities taste of Christmas. But why is it that the smell of spices such as cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves and ginger is synonymous with yuletide?
22-Dec-2005 - Ask any child what's most important about Christmas and you're almost sure to hear it's presents, or Santa Claus, or school holidays. But certainly not food.
22-Dec-2005 - Not everyone is a fan of Christmas. For some the very thought of it brings them out in a cold sweat - or even an allergic reaction.
12-Dec-2005 - The number of over-65s in the UK will increase more than 50 per cent in the next 25 years, putting a huge strain on healthcare services dealing with age-related disease.
09-Dec-2005 - Russia could provide supplement and health food makers with attractive opportunities, particularly in the light of a recent warning from the World Bank.
06-Dec-2005 - Food marketers face a major challenge in convincing consumers of the credibility of their products, as the second report in a month highlights a lack of trust in the health benefits of functional foods amongst both European and North American consumers.
02-Dec-2005 - One in three Britons takes vitamins and minerals to make up for poor eating habits, suggests a new report.
23-Nov-2005 - Two thirds of Britons say they have changed their eating habits or increased exercise this year in a bid to become healthier, shows a new survey that suggests the spate of recent publicity on obesity may be having some effect.
17-Nov-2005 - More Britons are taking vitamin supplements but doctors say many of the products are unnecessary and sometimes cause side effects in their patients.
16-Nov-2005 - Sales of kimchi, a Korean dish made with fermented cabbage and spices, are surging after scientists found that a lactic acid bacteria in the dish helped poultry fight bird flu.
07-Nov-2005 - Detailed images of the gristle, bones and connective tissue used to make cheeseburgers and chicken nuggets are being used in a UK-wide poster campaign to increase children's awareness of what is in their favourite junk foods and encourage them to opt for healthier choices.
26-Oct-2005 - Most Australian women surveyed in a new study were overweight or obese, and many were using some kind of diet or weight-loss aid to try to lose excess pounds.
18-Oct-2005 - Research into how diet can help prevent disease and improve quality of life is seen as important by Britons but they are skeptical about collaborations between industry and universities, finds a new survey.
14-Oct-2005 - Malnutrition will affect growing numbers of Europeans as governments fail to tackle the problem, instead concentrating on obesity, warns a new charity.
12-Oct-2005 - Outbreaks of bird flu and other infectious diseases have triggered strong growth in vitamin consumption in many Asian markets in recent years.
05-Oct-2005 - Dairy alternatives have continued to soar this year thanks to private label and consumer health trends, but their market share is not yet a huge cause for concern in the dairy industry.