Vitamins
Consumers’ health concerns increase demand for bottled drinking water
After years of strong growth in the USA, bottled water sales surpassed carbonated soft drinks to become the largest beverage category by volume in 2016, and the numbers do not stay idle.
Dairy UK comments on Childhood Obesity Plan
Following the publication of recommendations from the Commons Health and Social Care Committee on the forthcoming Childhood Obesity Plan, Dairy UK has issued the following statement.
IDF supports World Milk Day
World Milk Day today (1 June) celebrates the benefits of milk and dairy products which are part of a sustainable and nutritious diet which contributes towards reducing hunger and alleviating poverty.
Chemical reaction
Dr Mark Wareing discusses the use of preservatives in soft drinks.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
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