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Nestlé to Acquire Pfizer Nutrition
Published April 25, 2012
In what’s been called its largest acquisition ever, Nestlé has agreed to acquire Pfizer Nutrition for $11.85 billion (USD) to enhance its position in global infant nutrition. The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval, will… Read More »
Food Bars Booming
Published April 25, 2012
Beyond traditional granola bars, food bars have created niche opportunities in many market categories spanning breakfast, meal replacement and snack bars. Read More »
Fruit Juice Improves Nutritional Status of Children & Teens
Published April 25, 2012
Consumption of 100% fruit juice is closely linked to improved nutrient adequacy among 2-18 year olds, according to new research published in Public Health Nutrition. The new study from researchers at the Louisiana State University Agricultural… Read More »
Consumer Supplement Purchases Remain Steady
Published April 25, 2012
A sluggish economy has seemingly had little influence on consumer supplement purchasing habits, according to the most recent consumer survey by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Washington, D.C., which found more than 71% of consumers continued to buy supplements despite the economic downturn. Read More »
Beverage Manufacturers Slow to Respond to Chinese Consumers
Published April 25, 2012
Consumers are ready for healthier alternatives but companies have yet to fulfill this demand. Read More »
Local Trumps Organic
Published April 25, 2012
It seems like just yesterday natural and organic was the hot ticket, but local is quickly becoming a consumer favorite, as locally-sourced products are becoming more popular at grocery stores and restaurants alike. According to recent Mintel r… Read More »
Whole Grain, High Fiber Food Market Set to Top $28 Billion
Published April 25, 2012
The global market for whole grain and high fiber foods is forecast to reach $28 billion by the year 2017, according to a new report from Global Industry Analysts (GIA), San Jose, CA. Key factors driving market growth include introduction of ne… Read More »
CDC Issues Mixed Assessment of U.S. Vitamin Intake
Published April 25, 2012
Consumers have good levels of vitamins A and D and folate, but fall short in other areas. Read More »
USP Creates Database of Foods Most Prone to Adulteration
Published April 25, 2012
In new research published in the April Journal of Food Science, analyses of the first known public database compiling reports on food fraud and economically motivated adulteration in food highlights the most fraud-prone ingredients in the food… Read More »
AIM Omega 3 Findings Discounted by Industry Associations
Published April 25, 2012
A meta-analysis published online April 9 by the Archives of Internal Medicine has been panned as “limited” and “inaccurate” by industry trade associations. The study, titled “Efficacy of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplem… Read More »
CRN Calls on FDA to Respect the Spirit of DSHEA
Published April 25, 2012
FDA must reconsider imposing the pre-market approval paradigm of food additives to dietary supplements as proposed in its New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) Draft Guidance, according to a commentary by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Wa… Read More »
Protein Crucial in Children’s Breakfasts
Published April 25, 2012
A protein-rich breakfast plays a key role increasing satiety and energy, and according to new research presented at IFT Wellness 12 in Chicago, IL, it should be an essential breakfast component for school-aged children, as it does a better job… Read More »
Nutrient Profiles Back on the EU Agenda
Published April 25, 2012
The European Commission’s work to create a nutrient profiling system to restrict claims on certain foods will once again come up for discussion in 2013 when the Commission presents its second proposal on the issue, according to food poli… Read More »
Serranol Supplement Referred to FTC for Further Review
Published April 25, 2012
The National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has referred advertising for Serranol, a dietary supplement marketed by Good Health Naturally, Escondido, CA, to FTC for further review, after the company declin… Read More »
Antioxidants Offer Growing Appeal in Mainstream Products
Published April 25, 2012
Consumers are seeking these nutrients in their foods and beverages, as well as their personal care products. Read More »
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