Is the UK functional foods boom over?
Functional foods have been one of the strongest sectors within the broader food industry for more than a decade but the good times may be coming to an end - at least in the UK, according to Mintel research.
Archives for April 22, 2008
CPI adds stevia in hopes of FDA approval
Corn Products International is investing in what it sees as the eventual approval of stevia as a sweetener by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA), by adding a stevia-based high-intensity sweetener to its portfolio.
Health awareness boosts US soy market, report
The US market for soy foods and beverages is poised for strong growth as consumer awareness of the health benefits of soy increases, according to a new report.
No change for ginkgo monograph, says AHPA
The ginkgo biloba monograph has not been updated in any significant manner as implied by a Californian botanicals supplier yesterday, according to the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA).
Wild removes bitter taste of antioxidants
Ingredients supplier Wild has introduced a solution for adding natural antioxidants to light-coloured ice cream and baked goods products without compromising on flavour.
Beneo explores carbohydrates for weight management
Carbohydrates could be set to play an important role in weight management and the fight against obesity, said experts at the 1st European Beneo Scientific Symposium in Brussels.