Special Edition: Natural sweeteners
Monk fruit launches gain momentum while stevia cools off
There is a new challenger in the no cal alternative sweetener space. Stevia may still be king, but monk fruit is building its own power base.
Archives for October 22, 2012
‘Statin-like’ bergamot extract offers novel approach in fight against ‘diabesity’
A new product containing a patented extract of the citrus fruit bergamot boasting ‘statin-like’ qualities - without the side effects - has been launched in the US claiming to tackle the key components of metabolic syndrome.
Motion sickness chewing gum gives platform for active ingredient formulation – researchers
A medicated chewing gum prototype that combats motion sickness could give a platform to incorporate other active ingredients with objectionable tastes into gum.
Second chance: Yeast beta-glucan player seeks immunity claim
German yeast specialist, Leiber, says a new dossier containing a refined study linking its yeast beta-glucan to immune system benefits, can turn around EFSA’s previous rejection in 2010.
Açai reverses age-related cognitive decline in rat study
Açai fruit fed to aged rats reversed age-related cognitive and motor declines, a study conducted through Tufts University has found.
Lawyer urges FDA to ban energy drink sales to minors after US teen death
The mother of a US teenager who died due to caffeine toxicity after consuming energy drinks is suing Monster Beverage Corporation, and one of her lawyers is calling on the FDA to regulate the beverages and ban sales to minors.
DISPATCHES FROM INTERBEV 2012, LAS VEGAS
'Jackpot justice' legal claims: Firewall strategies for beverage brands
Renowned attorney Justin Prochnow talks to Ben Bouckley in Las Vegas about the threat class actions pose to beverage brands, from 'all natural' cases to a new wave of flavor characterization claims, and firewall strategies firms can use to scupper that...
Asian krill boom drives krill joint venture
Australian, Japanese, South Korean, Taiwanese and other Asian consumers are driving rising demand in omega-3 source krill to levels that have prompted Norwegian krill supplier, Rimfrost, to ink a production-boosting joint venture.
Plant flavonoids may offer prostate cancer hope
High dietary intake of plant flavonoids cut slash the risk of aggressive prostate cancer by up to 25%, according to data from new research.