Archives for November 17, 2010

Dispatches from HiE

Opening up the applications for stevia sweeteners

It started with beverages, but with intense work being carried out by the food industry on other applications for stevia sweeteners novel products are coming to market in the US, and in other global markets with regulatory approval - from yoghurts, to...

Children replacing meals with snacking, finds survey

Many children are skipping meals and replacing them with snacks, according to a new American Dietetic Association (ADA) Foundation survey.

Satisfaction with food companies slips on quality and pricing concerns

Consumer satisfaction with major food manufacturers has dropped during the third quarter in the wake of a number of high-profile recalls and rising food prices, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

The next steps in evaluating sodium reduction

More companies are due to join the National Salt Reduction Initiative (NSRI) and data analyzing its efficacy will be released next year, according to an ADA conference presentation in Boston.