Archives for October 2, 2008

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Sweetness enhancers offer greater mouth feel

By Sarah Hills

A new range of natural sweetness enhancers have been introduced to try and recreate the syrupy mouth feel that comes with sugar but tends to be lost in low-calorie products.

Stores’ own-label products capture greater wallet share

By Sarah Hills

Private label products are experiencing rapid growth, with health and wellness categories proving strong, as consumers look to make savings in tough economic times, according to new research from Nielsen.

Asian vegetables an untapped market

By Sarah Hills

The market for processed or value-added Asian vegetables has tremendous potential in the US where such products could become commonplace on shop shelves, according to an academic.

Cereals for kids still high in sugar, consumer report

By Lindsey Partos

Driven by consumer demand, formulators are cutting the sugar and salt content from a host of products for kids, but a recent cross-nation report that honed in on breakfast cereals for children suggests more work is required, particularly in the US.

Plant-based omega-3 can carve functional niche

By Neil Merrett

Growing consumer interest in the potential functional benefits of omega-3 will also drive strong demand for flax-based varieties of the polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), says a new report.