North America leads growth in digestive health
North America was the fastest growing market last year for foods and beverages targeting digestive health, according to data tracked by Mintel.
Archives for June 22, 2008
Taurine time for the French as Red Bull reformulates
French resistance to selling the Red Bull energy drink appears to be waning with the beverage soon to be reformulated in the country to include the controversial amino acid taurine for the first time.
Grape seed extract may prevent Alzheimer's: study
A polyphenol-rich extract from grape seed may prevent the build up of plaques in the brain that may cause Alzheimer's disease, according to a study from Mount Sinai/UCLA.
News focus: Pectin
Pectin: Sourcing issues and ideas
Mango, banana, and pumpkin have all been mentioned as alternative pectin sources - but are they industrially viable? In the final part of an in-depth special series, FoodNavigator examines the potential of alternative sources of pectin to challenge...
Weekly comment
GM: Breaking the stalemate
Food industry voices are joining those of politicians in the GM debate, hailing the controversial technology as the answer to the food supply crisis. But the hearts and minds of consumers must still be won.
Definition and regulation vital for probiotics future: expert
The boom in probiotics science and products is offering potential benefits for a range of health conditions, but the industry must produce products that adhere to the definitions to avoid damaging itself.
EU health claim list trimmed to 1500
The European Commission has culled its gargantuan nutrition and health claims list from more than 40,000 to 1500 as the health claims process moves closer to fruition in January, 2010.
Bunge buys into sweeteners with Corn Products acquisition
Bunge has announced the signature of a definitive agreement to acquire Corn Products International for around $4.8bn, a major deal that plunges it into the high-potential sweeteners market.