Melon, mocktails and more: What are the top beverage flavours this summer?
Melon is one of this year’s hottest drink trends, with an array of exotic variations ready to tempt consumers, according to Treatt.
Archives for August 2, 2015
Solazyme’s AlgaWise algae oils trialed by ‘several’ global food and beverage companies, says CEO
Several leading food and beverage companies are now trialing Solazyme’s new high-oleic AlgaWise algae oils, while the egg shortage and the FDA’s final determination on partially hydrogenated oils have also boosted demand for the firm’s AlgaVia whole...
'We switched from glass to aluminum cans, and the brand just exploded'
Hiball Energy brand worth $15-20m in retail sales, says CEO: ‘The market is finally catching up with us’
Back in 2011/12, nerves were getting very frayed at Hiball Energy, which was doing a steady trade in upmarket energy drinks in elegant glass bottles, but “losing more and more money”, recalls founder Todd Berardi. In May 2012 he switched to aluminum...
School meals are a valuable tool against vitamin D deficiency: Danish researchers
Adding fish to school meals could boost children’s vitamin D levels in winter, research finds.
EU extends aid to food producers hit by Russian export ban
The European Commission has announced extended support measures for dairy and fruit and vegetable sectors hit by Russia’s ban on food imports from Europe.
US battles poultry sickness rivalling bird flu
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is “actively working” to improve prevention of Marek’s Disease, a virus which causes tumours and death in poultry.
Hartman: ‘Local’ could topple ‘organic’ & ‘natural’ on labels
Foods and beverages carrying a 'local' label appear poised to become the leading symbol of trust and transparency to consumers as the authenticity halo of such terms as 'organic' and 'natural' lose momentum, claims market analyst The Hartman Group.
US meat firms hit by China’s restrictions
The lack of access to China is hitting the meat export market in the US, Philip Seng, the US Meat Export Federation president and CEO has claimed.
Tiny plants with huge potential: Introducing two new players to the plant-based protein market
Two firms that generated a lot of buzz at the IFT show this year were Parabel and Hinoman, which are both selling brand new nutrient-packed ingredients from tiny aquatic plants. But do they have what it takes to give more established players in the...