Flavors to cut fat and salt should work on the tongue not the nose, says Givaudan
Developing flavors for reduced fat or sodium snacks needs ingredients that work on the tongue and not in the nose, Givaudan says.
Archives for June 26, 2013
‘Iconic’ ice wine exports will benefit from new standards: Canada
The Government of Canada says that proposed national standards requiring that ‘ice wine’ only be made from grapes naturally frozen on the vine will benefit exports and help crack down on fraudulent sales.
Danone launches new US bottle design for Evian
Danone Waters North America has redesigned its Evian Natural Spring Water bottle for the first time in 14 years, as it attempts to create a ‘new connection’ with US consumers within premium water.
ADM's GrainCorp takeover in shareholders' hands
GrainCorp’s board of directors has recommended that its shareholders accept the A$3.4bn (US$3.16bn) takeover bid from Archer Daniel Midland in the absence of a superior offer.
General Mills CEO on non-GMO sentiment: ‘We don’t see it really affecting our business’
General Mills CEO Ken Powell fielded questions on everything from Greek yogurt to liquid breakfasts on the firm’s Q4 earnings call yesterday, including one on genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
US cereal decline can be beaten if you're clever, says General Mills CEO
The US cereal category has been in a steady state of decline for the past decade but General Mills' CEO says that when you have the right message and innovation, cereal brands respond well in the market.
Monk fruit sweetened cookies to entice diabetic markets, claims Koochikoo
The maker of a new sugar free cookie sweetened with monk fruit extract claims its product is set for big things in markets with high diabetes rates such as Australia and Saudi Arabia.
Coca-Cola ups the ante in mid-calorie cola stakes with stevia-sweetened Coca-Cola Life
While the zero-calorie natural sweetener stevia is now used in scores of high-profile brands from Sprite Select to Vitamin Water Zero, the only top-tier cola brand to try it to date has been the Australian formulation of Pepsi Next, which has 30% less...
Could peanuts help battle the expanding waistlines of Mexican American children?
Mexican American children who consumed peanuts and peanut butter are less likely to be overweight and obese, compared to non-peanut munching kids, says a new study that adds to the weight management potential of peanuts.