Opinion
What being a ‘superfruit’ actually means
Did you add blueberries to your cereal this morning? Apparently consumer awareness of the benefits of fruit and high-antioxidant superfruits has never been greater.
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Keep up to date with the latest health and nutrition stories.
News
Beverage industry responds to sugar commentary
In a commentary in the February issue of the journal *Nature*, a team of scientists has suggested that sugar should be regulated like alcohol and cigarettes.
Interview
Lindsay Willott on the rise of the Bibo home water cooler
Lindsay Willott, marketing manager for new home water cooler product Bibo, talks to Hannah Oakman about the route to market and rationale behind the new brand.
News
The 2011 FoodBev.com Awards, winners & finalists
FoodBev.com is happy to announce the finalists, runners-up and winners in the inaugural 2011 FoodBev.com Awards.
News
MEPs veto ‘misleading’ food labelling changes
The European Parliament has blocked changes to labelling that would have allowed new ‘percentage less’ claims on nutrition content, such as sugar, salt and fat.
News
AssuriTEA Green is affirmed as GRAS for food and beverages
An independent panel of scientific experts unanimously concluded that AssuriTEA Green, meeting food grade specifications, is Generally Recognised as Safe (GRAS).
News
Dannon reveals 2012 Next Generation Nutrition grants
Applications for the seventh annual Dannon Next Generation Nutrition grants are now available on the Dannon website under the ‘Dannon Cares’ section.
Report
Cranberry juice may prevent urinary tract infections in kids
New research has revealed that cranberry juice can help reduce recurrences of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children.
Report
Cocoa to become a major force in the health market
Cocoa is poised to become a major force in the market for functional and healthier food products, according to Julian Mellentin, director of consultancy New Nutrition Business.
Opinion
What do you want from functional food and drink in 2012?
When it comes to functional beverages, consumers demand products that provide prolonged and balanced energy as well as mental performance enhancement.
News
EFSA requested to support EU with work on virus
European Commission has requested urgent scientific assistance for possible risks resulting from the Schmallenberg virus, from the EFSA.
Opinion
Are we actually eating our 5-a-day in fruit and veg?
Various governments say we should eat five portions of fruit and vegetables each day for our health. But do we?
News
Attitude Drinks enters new distribution agreement
Attitude Drinks, creator of the Phase III Recovery brand, has entered a distribution agreement with JJ Taylor Distributing Florida to service Phase III throughout 205 Walgreens locations (US).
Innovations
Fit Drink now in 25cl slim can from Ball Packaging
ActivLab is marketing its Fit Drink product in Poland in beverage cans from Ball Packaging Europe.
News
Stevia Corp secures $20m in financing
Stevia Corp has entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement of up to $20,000,000 of the company’s registered common stock by Southridge Partners, an investor based in Ridgefield, Connecticut (US).
News
Update on juice safety from the Juice Products Association
Based upon the risk assessment of carbendazim by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Food and Drug Administration has repeatedly stated that orange juice being sold in the US is safe.
Report
US teenagers don’t eat enough grains, says study
Teenagers are not consuming enough whole grain foods, according to a recent study from the University of Minnesota at St Paul.
News
EFSA is re-evaluating all food additives by 2020
The EFSA is to re-evaluate all food additives by 2020 due to consumer concerns over safety.
News
DSM donates to $1m to World Food Programme
DSM has increased its support to the World Food Programme (WFP) by donating $1m to support rice fortification activities.
Report
Drinking three cups of tea a day may lower blood pressure
A recent study published in the *Archives of Internal Medicine* found that drinking three cups of black tea daily over several months may help lower blood pressure.
News
New method to detect carbendazim in orange juice
Thermo Fisher Scientific has revealed that scientists have developed and internally validated a new method for detecting residue levels of the fungicide carbendazim in oranges and orange juice.
News
Food groups urge administration to reject new food taxes
The AFFI and a coalition of more than 30 food groups have urged senior administration leaders to develop a budget request that funds the FDA food safety programmes.
News
Global standard for substantiating health claims in progress
Over the next four years a major consortium led by TNO will be developing standardised research methods for use in studies into the health effects of food.
News
FDA urged to require sodium reduction in food supply
Voluntary efforts by industry to reduce sodium levels in the food supply have failed, according to comments filed with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week by the CSPI.
Report
Record growth for lower alcohol beer, says Tesco
Demand for lower alcohol as well as non-alcoholic beer is growing significantly with UK off-licenses seeing all time record sales.
News
Jamba Juice opens new store in US
The frost Jamba Juice store in Lexington, Kentucky (US), has officially launched Jamba into the company’s 26th state and giving the brand store presence in over half the US.
Interview
James Anderton on the future of the mains-fed industry
James Anderton, chairman of the European Drinking Water Cooler Association, shares the views of the Executive Committee on the future of the mains-fed industry with Hannah Oakman.
News
Praise for inclusion of dairy in new school lunch guidelines
Dean Foods has commended the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for recognising the importance of dairy in the revised nutrition standards for school lunches.
Report
Daily dose of enriched milk can help with gout, says study
A study, supported by Fonterra, has shown that a daily dose of skimmed milk, enriched with two value add ingredients naturally found in dairy products, may reduce the frequency of gout flares.
News
Teck and BASF enter partnership to reduce zinc deficiency
BASF, (Germany), and Teck Resources (Canada), have signed a three year agreement to develop innovative and affordable zinc fortification and supplementation solutions.
Report
Research reveals new standard for accurate vitamin D testing
scientists are reporting development of a much-needed reference material to assure that measurements of vitamin D levels are accurate. The report appears in *ACS’ journal Analytical Chemistry.*
News
World Food Programme invests in fighting under nutrition
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is marking National Nutrition Day of Indonesia by highlighting its partnership with the Government in the fight against under-nutrition.
News
IDFA concerned about lack of milk variety in US schools
The IDFA has commended the USDA for highlighting the nutritional role that dairy products play in the final regulations governing the reimbursable school meal programme that has been released.
News
Controversial billboards warn US that cheese makes you fat
Two huge billboards warn Albany residents that eating cheese poses a health risk and contributes to the area’s high obesity rates.
News
Fruits and vegetables star in new US school meal standards
New standards from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will double fruits and vegetables served to 32 million students in the US.
Report
New research to prompt interest in ‘free from’ category
The fast growing free from category could be given an extra boost in 2012 following the publication of new, independent research highlighting the emergence of gluten sensitivity.
Opinion
Are you a dishonest dieter?
Have you ever eaten a chocolate bar on a diet when no one can see, so you can tell yourself it doesn’t count?
Report
Supplement shown to reduce visible signs of ageing
Natural supplement Pycnogenol, an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, was found to improve skin hydration and elasticity in women in a clinical trial.
News
Horlicks outsells Pepsi in India
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has revealed that its malted milk beverage, Horlicks, is India’s top packaged beverage behind bottled water and sells more than twice as much as Pepsi, according to Bloomberg.
News
FDA warned on dangers of salt restriction
The Weston A Price Foundation (WAPF) has warned the FDA that plans for salt restriction pose a health threat to Americans of all ages, in comments submitted to the agency.
Report
Brits switch from olive oil to rapeseed oil, says Waitrose
Brits are swapping from olive oil and more traditional cooking oils to cold-pressed rapeseed oil in a bit to reduce their intake of saturated fat while also supporting British produce.
News
Stevia Corp breaks ground on new Vietnam facility
Stevia Corp has broken ground for an all new research facility in Vinh Phuc province of Vietnam.
Report
59% of consumers find nutritional labelling confusing
Nielsen has released a report indicating that 59% of consumers around the world have difficulty understanding nutritional labels on food packaging and more than half (53%) think they are overweight.
News
KonaRed achieves victory in fight against lawsuit
KonaRed has achieved a major victory and milestone in its fight against the unwarranted lawsuit brought against the company by VDF Futureceuticals.
News
Kellogg’s characters join US Milk Moustache campaign
Smiles, cereal and a white upper lip. That’s what iconic Kellogg’s characters Snap!, Crackle!, and Pop!, Mini and Tony The Tiger deliver in their first-ever Milk Moustache advert.
Innovations
Benecol Fat Free Yogurts and Fruit Layer Yogurts
McNeil Nutritionals, the company behind Benecol, is expanding its yogurts portfolio with the launch of Fat Free Yogurts and Fruit Layer Yogurts. RRP £2.39 per pack of four.
News
Lifeway Foods launches campaign to support maternal health
Lifeway Foods, a supplier of kefir and organic kefir cultured dairy products, has launched its national Every Mother Counts (EMC) Sweepstakes and fundraising campaign to support maternal health.
News
NutraCea makes final payments under plan of reorganisation
NutraCea has confirmed final payment of all amounts due to creditors under the terms of its plan of reorganisation.
Report
Dairy alternatives worth $1.33bn in 2011, says report
Total retail sales of soy milk, almond milk, rice milk and other plant milks reached $1.33bn in 2011, according to *Dairy Alternative Beverages in the US,* a recently released report.
News
Merisant launches Pure Via stevia with TV ad
The first Pure Via television advertisement will be aired as part of Merisant’s significant marketing campaign to support the launch of its stevia-based sweetener in the UK.