Coffee drinking habits could be genetic, study finds
Why do some people need to drink more coffee to feel the same effect? It could be down to a gene that controls cells' ability to process caffeine, scientists have found.
Archives for August 28, 2016
Beetroot juice helps muscle recovery, but not through antioxidants
Drinking beetroot juice after exercise can reduce muscle pain and improve recovery, but does not improve real-world performance, according to a study also showing no benefit from antioxidants.
Special edition: Algae
Algal omega-3s sustainability message should be additive, not predatory, GOED director says
Algal omega-3s are a growing sector of the market, but companies need to be careful of how they sell the benefits of that source, said one expert.
Germany overtakes US as top energy drink innovator
For the first time Germany has overtaken the US as the top energy drink innovator with the highest rates of new product development (NPD) in 2015, according to Mintel.
FoodProfiler: The NPD app that tracks the 'what, when and why' of consumer food choices
The launch of Dutch app FoodProfiler marks a new method in tracking consumer eating habits, and can be used by industry to tailor new product development (NPD), say its developers.