TV ads do make kids fatter: Study
Children become fatter by watching food commercials aimed at them and a ban on fast food TV advertising would reverse childhood obesity trends, according to a new study.
Archives for November 20, 2008
Gifts and share packs prompt Nestle travel launches
Nestle International Travel Retail (NITR) is concentrating on expanding its range of confectionery and increase the frequency of its product launches in order to profit from its fastest-growing product sectors.
Exploring fruit and functionality in bottled water
Frutarom said it is looking beyond fruit in the US flavored water market and trying to offer added complexity to customers with an eye on healthy and functional ingredients.
Gum arabic shows prebiotic potential in humans: Study
Ten grams of gum arabic may produce a prebiotic effect in humans by boosting gut populations of specific bacteria, says a new study from Kerry.
Positive outlook for natural products
The number of US consumers buying natural products is still increasing across the majority of categories, indicating “continued opportunities for product and shelf expansion”, according to a new report.