Chicago Alderman ‘confident’ of action against energy drinks
The chairman of the Chicago City Council committee discussing highly caffeinated energy drinks is ‘confident’ some sort of action will come out of the hearings.
Archives for March 7, 2013
Excess salt may drive development of autoimmune diseases: Study
A high intake of dietary salt can amplify and even trigger damaging autoimmune responses that may lead to diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), researchers warn.
Oxfam confronts Mondelez, Nestlé and Mars over women’s rights on cocoa farms
Oxfam has called on the three biggest chocolate manufacturers to conduct independent audits on conditions for women on cocoa farms supplying their factories after finding evidence of unequal pay, discrimination and hunger.
COMMODITY REPORTS: FAO
Europe drives 4.3% global wheat surge as US drops: FAO
Global wheat production will surge 4.3% for 2013 driven by a strong European and Russian harvest, the FAO says. The US yield is expected to drop 6%.
Chobani is the perfect example of getting teens in their ‘four screen world’: Marketing expert
The shining star of Greek yogurt, Chobani, has figured out the ‘four screen world’ of teenagers and Millenials, giving food and beverage marketers a case study on how to connect with these key demographics, says a marketing expert.
Australian meat bodies call for FTA agreement with Korea
The Australian meat industry has warned that the stalling of the country’s free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with South Korea could cost the beef industry as much as AU$1.4bn in exports.
Soy industry: FAO protein findings only useful in malnourished populations
The European soy sector says a UN report that found dairy proteins offer a superior amino acid profile to plant proteins is only meaningful for the malnourished.