Industry Voices – Functional Gum Formulator
High-dose weight loss gum launches in US
A high-dose satiety gum containing a potato extract and African mango has launched in the US that takes four pieces to achieve clinically-backed results.
Archives for March 5, 2013
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‘Energy drinks’ hit EU hyperspace, but threaten final frontiers
Adomas Pranevicius, CEO of MyDrink Beverages, tells BeverageDaily.com that a new breed of healthy ‘energy’ drinks face an uncertain EU future, given conflicting guidance as to how we actually define the category.
African yam bean RTE breakfast cereal holds promise for diabetics: Study
Ready-to-eat (RTE) breakfast cereal made using African yam bean, maize and coconut extract holds promise for diabetics, researchers say.
Health Canada approves Ingredion’s NUTRAFLORA prebiotic fiber as dietary fiber source
Health Canada has approved Ingredion’s NUTRAFLORA prebiotic fiber as a source of dietary fiber under its revised Fiber Policy for Labeling and Advertising of Dietary Fiber-Containing Food Products, introduced in February 2012.
Raisio sells €7m oat, soy and rice business to Norwegian firm
Finnish ag-food giant Raisio has sold its €7m a year oat, soy and rice foods business that includes its Soygurt business to €330m Norwegian food company Kavli.
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Marketing guru: 'Consumer co-creation’ key to healthy drinks development
Consumer 'co-creation' is essential when developing nutritious and functional beverage brand concepts, a healthy food and beverage marketing expert told BeverageDaily.com.
Leafy greens may boost gut immunity: Study
Immune cells that play an essential role in protecting intestinal health and could be boosted by consuming leafy greens, say researchers.
Central European food supplements market hit €1bn for first time
Food supplement markets in Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria and Slovakia have pushed through the €1bn mark for the first time, with Romania starring with 24% growth in 2011, says a new report.
China's growth
China can alter global soymeal supply, starting with SE Asia
China has the potential to replace South America as the dominant exporter of soymeal to Southeast Asia, according to a report from Rabobank.