Archives for September 28, 2009

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Stevia: beverages and replacing aspartame

By Sneha Pasricha, research analyst, Frost & Sullivan

Aspartame and sugar are likely to be the main substitution targets for emerging stevia sweeteners, and beverages the initial main application, writes Sneha Pasricha, a research analyst for Frost & Sullivan, in the first of two guest articles.

Review claims rbST milk is eco-friendly and safe

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Milk from cows treated with the rbST hormone is not only identical to other milk, but is also more eco-friendly, says a scientific review sponsored by Elanco, the company that bought Monsanto’s rbST business last year.

Taste issues remain for healthier snacks

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Opportunities remain in the market for healthier alternatives to traditional salty snacks, as new research shows that half of consumers don’t like the taste of healthier versions.

Quotas ignore industry's sugar price plea

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The USDA has set sugar import quotas at the minimum level required under World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements, despite pleas from industry to increase quotas in an effort to pull down prices.