Entrepreneurs spy ‘root’ into sports & energy drink space
The first production of a new ginger-based sports energy drink is currently underway, after raising over £6,500 (€7515) in pre-orders through a Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign.
Archives for September 22, 2016
Trade groups claim victory on Puerto Rican product registration, fee plan
An onerous administrative order in Puerto Rico has been pushed further onto the back burner, according to press reports and industry trade association communications.
Insight from the US: latest in organic beauty
A market research firm dedicated to retail of organics in the US is set to reveal its insights to a European audience next week.
Ireland launches national obesity plan
The Irish government has launched an ambitious national obesity plan which proposes a sugary drinks tax, maximum portion sizes, marketing restrictions and reformulation targets - but the lack of funding to implement the policy has led to criticism from...
DSM raises prices for vitamin C produced in China
DSM said it is to increase prices for the vitamin C forms it produces in China by a minimum of 10% for non-contracted business.
Tate & Lyle opens oat ingredients facility expansion
UK-based Tate & Lyle PLC, a global provider of speciality food ingredients and solutions, has officially opened its expanded capacity at its manufacturing facility in Kimstad, Sweden.
Playing with particles: German engineering improves ingredient functionality
A German engineering company is deploying ‘pioneering’ fluidised processing techniques to enhance the functionality of active ingredients and to make volatile and sensitive ingredients easier to work with.
Could a shot of orange juice boost brain power for men?
Scientists from PepsiCo and the University of Reading (UK) report that a single glass of flavonoid-rich orange juice may boost cognitive function, compared to placebo.