Sustainability less influential than cost on consumer habits: study
A new survey has found cost, quality and healthiness influence consumers’ purchasing choices to a much greater degree than environmental factors.
Archives for September 14, 2008
European selenium and chromium levels under scrutiny
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has called for data on appropriate levels of selenium and chromium in foods and beverages.
Global growth potential lies in milk and water drinks - report
Global consumption of bottled water and milk-based drinks continues to rise amidst burgeoning demand in Asia, despite a number of challenges facing both industries, according to consumer analyst Zenith International.
Dietary supplements win Olympic gold
To coin a phrase oft-used by winning athletes, Beijing was 'a good games’ for an increasingly mature dietary supplements industry.
Broccoli could promote lung health, study
New research from the Johns Hopkins Medical School in the US suggests that broccoli could help people with chronic lung disease.