From North America - 9.00 am EST daily - Thursday August 28, 2008
Market for superpremium juices soars in the US
Superpremium juice drinks have proved to be a dynamic part of the US beverage market showing “phenomenal growth” in just a few years, according to a new report.
Organic consumers yet to be shaken by troubled economyShoppers in the US are continuing to buy natural and organic foods despite difficult economic times, according to research, but experts question how long it can last. |
MSG linked to increased body weight: studyConsumption of the flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate (MSG) may increase the risk of gaining weight, regardless of energy intake, suggests a new study. |
Mitsubishi-Kagaku Foods opens Chinese emulsifiers facilityBakery firms operating in the burgeoning Chinese market can tap into further local supplies of food emulsifiers, as Japanese ingredients firm Mitsubishi-Kagaku Foods confirms it will break ground on its first Chinese factory, scheduled to be online by spring 2009. |
Hain Celestial profits fall despite strong salesHain Celestial has seen a drop in annual profits but it remains confident of consumer demand in the natural and organic market as sales crossed the $1bn mark for the first time. |
Today's headlines across the Food industry
Global Sweeteners secures corn starch supplies through acquisitionGlucose and maltose syrup supplier Global Sweeteners receives the green light to acquire Jinzhou Yuancheng Bio-chem... |
Glanbia profits up as international ingredients business surgesIrish food giant Glanbia has turned in promising half year results with net earnings rising 26... |
Black raspberries show potential against cancerConcentrated freeze-dried extracts from black raspberries may help prevent certain cancers by acting on multiple gene... |
New films let produce ‘breathe’, extend shelf life, says InnoviaA new range of ‘breathable’ films can extend the shelf life of fresh produce by allowing... |
Previous headlines
Lines drawn in growth hormone hearts and minds battleThe International Dairy Federation (IDF) says the industry should not... |
Aquentium deal boosts ozone sanitation technologyAn ozone sanitation technology is receiving a boost in... |
Ingredients squeezed out by commodity pressuresFood companies are changing their formulations and switching to cheaper... |
Packaged foods boost nutritional profile with nutsNuts are becoming evermore popular ingredients in packaged food products... |
New Cryovac packaging targets convenience/health marketUS packaging firm Sealed Air has introduced a new... |
MGPI posts $11m loss for 2008 amid commodity price risesMGP Ingredients has pinned its hopes on specialty ingredients to... |
Back to basics for new chicken flavorsInternational Flavors & Fragrances says it has developed a new... |
Mushroom extract demonstrates immunity benefitsJapanese researchers in conjunction with the Yale School of Medicine... |
Vanilla research demonstrates breeding potentialA study into the origin of Tahitian vanilla has... |
Weekly commentOmega-3 reality checkThe market predictions for omega-3 products are endlessly buoyant but... |
