Kellogg records modest growth driven by Latin America and Asia-Pacific
Cereal and snacks giant Kellogg has announced growth in its fourth quarter (Q4) full-year results led by gains in Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
Archives for February 3, 2012
Stevia buyers beware: There are some ‘awful’ extracts out there…
While traders “jumping in and out of the stevia marketplace” are disrupting prices and standards by peddling some “awful” extracts, high-quality stevia suppliers in it for the long-haul will ultimately prosper, according to one leading player.
What does healthy snacking mean? Mintel asks
Most people consider fresh fruit and raw vegetables healthy snack choices, according to a recent survey from market research organization Mintel, but a surprising number think cookies and ice cream are also healthy snacks.
Getting a taste of flavor chemistry
From nature to the laboratory to supermarket shelves, FoodNavigator-USA takes a journey behind the scenes of flavor development. IFF flavorist Rich Dandrea tells us about his 20-year career in the industry.
Industry groups slam call to regulate ‘toxic’ sugar like alcohol or tobacco
Industry groups have reiterated their position that sugar is fine in moderation, after a provocative commentary in the journal Nature this week called for regulating sugar like alcohol or cigarettes, arguing that it is just as toxic for the body.
DuPont announces increased investment in food and nutrition research
DuPont has said it intends to invest over $10bn in food and nutrition research and development over the next nine years, in an effort to meet the challenge of feeding the world’s growing population.