Men think meat is virile, says study
Men associate meat with masculinity, making them less inclined to try vegetarian products such as soy, according to a new US study.
Archives for May 17, 2012
General Mills 2013 focus on ‘still developing’ US yogurt market
Food processing giant General Mills has outlined plans to expand its presence to meet the demands of the “still developing” US yogurt category.
General Mills looks to tap cereal and snacks potential in BRIC countries and beyond
General Mills sees great potential for its snacks and cereals segments outside North America as population growth in emerging markets looks set to soar.
Could it be second time lucky for low-cal bulk sweetener Tagatose?
Belgian firm Nutrilab NV is preparing to introduce low-calorie, low glycemic bulk sweetener Tagatose to North and South America later this year, six years after dairy giant Arla Foods pulled the plug on the ingredient claiming it was not commercially viable.
Researchers develop new beta glucan-rich oats
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin claim to have developed a new oat variety that is richer in beta glucan, a compound that has been linked to heart health.
Soda tax heads for November ballot in Richmond, CA
On November 6, voters in Richmond, California will decide whether to apply a penny-per-ounce tax to sugar-sweetened beverages after city council members voted 5-2 this week to include the measure on the ballot, despite strong opposition from the beverage...
Game, set and match for Coke in bitter Minute Maid juice dust-up?
A US federal appeal court has dismissed an appeal by a Coca-Cola rival alleging that a Minute Maid product containing ‘pomegranate and blueberry’ juice in small amounts by volume was falsely labeled and advertised.
Survey reveals food policy attitudes divided along party lines
A new survey from FoodMinds suggests that US attitudes to food policies are largely divided along party lines, with 75% of Democrats saying that government should dedicate more time to food policy issues, compared to just 39% of Republicans.