Archives for October 24, 2013

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Weight loss category made up of many varied segments

By Maggie Hennessy

Much more than just a single category, the weight loss market is striated into multiple segments based on consumers’ varying attitudes, behaviors and motivations, according to a study by consumer products consulting firm Abunda. 

US row over meat industry progress

By Carina Perkins

A row has broken out in the US over the progress made on addressing the public health, environment and animal welfare issues related to livestock production.

Special edition: Tackling diabetes. Formulating for healthy blood sugar

How can the food industry address the ticking time bomb of type 2 diabetes?

By Elaine WATSON

Given that one in three American adults is expected to develop type 2 diabetes by 2050, and poor diet and lack of exercise may be largely to blame, what can food and beverage manufacturers do to tackle this epidemic?

Bangers and cellulose casing

By Joseph James Whitworth

ViskoTeepak has launched two products using cellulose casing to optimize food safety without compromising on speeds and process yields for sausage producers.