Food Vision 2015 programme unveiled
The Food Vision 2015 programme centres on the theme of responsible innovation, and includes parallel sessions on food and nutrition for the first time.
Archives for January 28, 2015
Senators urge FDA to ban retail sale, marketing of pure caffeine
A group of six Democratic senators have written to FDA commissioner Margaret Hamburg to urge the Agency to ban the sale and marketing of pure caffeine, a move that has received support from the industry.
From salted satsuma to Falernum: Sensient Flavors unveils its 2015 flavor trends forecast
Trendwatchers at Sensient Flavors have identified eight up-and-coming flavor trends for 2015 using the company's proprietary ‘Trends to Taste’ program, a predictive process that filters trends from the broad, consumer, macro level down to finished...
Convenience stores emerge as health food destination
More consumers are seeking healthy foods and beverages at convenience stores, creating an opportunity in a previously often overlooked channel for manufacturers of these products to expand their reach, according to new market research from Technomic.
Students eat more fruits, vegetables if they have recess before lunch
Playing first, working later may not seem like a recipe for success, but when it comes to convincing more students to eat their fruits and vegetables it is a no-cost strategy that works, according to a new study in Preventive Medicine.
Mid-calorie soda gamble: Pepsi True hits test markets in Denver, Minneapolis and Washington, D.C
PepsiCo is rolling out its mid-calorie cola Pepsi True at selected retailers in Denver, Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. following a soft launch on Amazon to assess demand.
One week to go! Join us at the Beverage Innovation Summit on February 4
Will Pepsi True & Coca-Cola Life revitalize the cola market, or are today’s more demanding and sophisticated consumers looking for more than refreshment and ‘no-artificial’ claims from their beverage calories these days?
Sugar intakes 'decreasing' or 'stable' globally, report finds
Dietary sugars intakes are decreasing or stable in most countries, according to a data review of ten European countries, Australia, New Zealand and the US.
Latest trends on beverages, gluten-free, clean-label, snacks
What is coming up on FoodNavigator-USA’s events calendar? From protein to non-GMO and Food Vision USA
From the perils of putting ‘all-natural’ on your label to what beverage execs really think about plummeting sales of diet soda, FoodNavigator-USA’s online discussion forums and face to face events tackle some of the hottest topics in food and beverage,...