US fuels growth in sports drinks
Global sports and energy drinks showed continued growth in 2003, far outpacing soft drinks in general with a 7 per cent increase, according to new data from beverage industry analysts Canadean.
Archives for February 17, 2004
Zest zone for beverages
Frutarom Switzerland, the recently acquired Swiss arm of Israeli flavours group Frutarom, has pulled on synergies from its new parent to launch a new line of grapefruit flavours, the first in a range of citrus flavours.
Nutrition 21 cuts losses with higher ingredient prices
Nutrition 21, specialising in chromium-based nutritional supplements, almost halved losses in the three months to December as it shed costs associated with its discontinued Lite-Bites business and achieved higher pricing for its core product.
Antioxidants may fight type 2 diabetes
A high intake of dietary antioxidants appears to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study by Finnish researchers.
Thorpedo promotes functional foods in Pacific region
Australian soy product maker So Natural Foods has enlisted the help of Olympic gold medallist swimmer Ian Thorpe to market a new functional food range on its home market and in Asia.
Fish oil capsules cleaner than original source
Fish oil capsules are much lower in contaminants than farmed fish, reports Canadian paper The Globe and Mail and CTV News today, following results of research commissioned by the news services last month.
Netherlands site next for DSM job cuts
Dutch chemicals company DSM is cutting a further 500 jobs in support services and manufacturing staff departments to improve performance at its Geleen production site, it said today.
New nutty berry opens up for food formulations
Exalted of late for their antioxidant health benefits, fruit berries continue to show growth in a range of food applications. Fruit ingredients stalwart J.O. Sims has launched a new Canadian produced berry onto the market marking a fresh revenue...
Ireland to review safety of energy drinks
The Irish health authorities have confirmed they will review their policy on energy drinks following the decision by the European Court of Justice to uphold the French ban on Red Bull.
GRAS for Loders' formula fat
Dutch firm Lipid Nutrition has received confirmation from the US Food and Drug Administration that its Betapol lipid, a human milk fat replacer, is safe for use in infant formula.