Vitamins
Karma Bites storms the snacks aisle
New healthy brand Karma Bites has launched a product range hoped to rival popular snacks such as protein balls and popcorn.
Clearspring unveils Organic Brown Rice Chips
Clearspring has announced its newest healthy product to join the snacks aisle: Organic Brown Rice Chips.
BNF explores whether oral nutraceuticals help skin beauty from within
A review of published research conducted by nutrition scientists at the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) reveals a very limited evidence base to support some of the ingredients used in popular orally consumed beauty supplements that promise ‘youthful’, ‘firm’ and ‘glowing’ skin.
The popularity of plant-based
After what felt like a very long January, February is finally upon us. While the likes of Dry January and Veganuary may have finished for some people, others will still be persevering with their more general New Year’s resolutions to live healthier, eat less junk and exercise more often.
AHDB stresses health benefits of red meat and dairy
According to research conducted by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), more beef, lamb and dairy products would be sold if a brighter spotlight was shone on their health benefits.
Britvic promotes “A Healthier Everyday”
Soft drinks company Britvic has announced the launch of its new sustainable business programme: “A Healthier Everyday.”
European Dairy Association refutes proposed traffic light labelling
The European dairy sector has closely followed the recent discussions on the proposal for a new labelling scheme developed by six international food and drink companies, ‘Evolved Nutrition Label Initiative’ (ENL).
Food matters
Food Matters Live kicked off in London, UK today, bringing together the food and drink industry, retailers, foodservice providers, government and those working in nutrition.
A new approach to fortified gummy production
Gelita, Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen (WDS) and Hänsel Processing have joined forces to develop a novel processing method for fortified gelatin gummies.
What’s the occasion?
Dr Dagmar Ortlepp and Paul O’Mahony look beyond the beverage and explore how drinking occasions are boosting innovation
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Herza Schokolade taps into health-conscious market with purple chocolates
In response to the rising popularity of the ‘purple diet’: eating lilac/purple coloured foods rich in the antioxidant anthocyanin, functional chocolate producer Herza Schokolade has launched a ‘purple range’ of chocolate pieces.
Whitworths unveils nut snacks for children
Dried fruit, nuts and seeds producer Whitworths has launched Bright Little Nuts, a range of single serve nut packs created for children aged 5+.
UK campaign encourages kids to substitute crisps for nuts
General practitioner and television presenter Dr Dawn Harper has launched a UK nationwide campaign to educate parents on the advantages of encouraging children to eat nuts as a snack.
Sunny D relaunch promotes high vitamin D content
Sunny D is being relaunched to promote its high vitamin D content and fusion of citrus fruits.