PepsiCo Set to Launch PureVia Natural Sweetener
2008-07-31 09:51:00
PepsiCo, Purchase, NY, will introduce a zero-calorie, all-natural sweetener derived from the stevia plant through a partnership with Whole Earth Sweetener Company, Chicago, IL....
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July 30, 2008
Fish Oil Products Deemed Contaminant-Free
2008-07-30 14:26:00
After conducting tests of 50 fish oil supplements, fortified foods and beverages, ConsumerLab.com, White Plains, NY, concluded that all were free of contaminants often found in fish, such as mercury lead and PCBs....
July 29, 2008
NutraSweet to Unveil Its Own ‘Natural’ Sweetener
2008-07-29 11:21:00
A longtime player in artificial sweeteners, Chicago, IL-based NutraSweet Company has decided to enter the natural sweetener arena with a new tabletop product to be launched next year....
July 28, 2008
CLA Gains GRAS Status
2008-07-28 13:28:00
Two manufacturers of branded CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) have attained GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status for their products following a coordinated submission to FDA....
Partnership Yields GI Testing Method
2008-07-28 10:25:00
Silliker, Homewood, IL, has entered a licensing agreement with Kraft Foods, Northfield, IL, for a patent-pending in vitro method of predicting the Glycemic Index (GI) of foods....
Fruit Juice Linked to Diabetes
2008-07-28 10:05:00
A daily glass of fruit juice may contribute to an increased risk for diabetes, according to a study recently published in the peer-reviewed medical journal Diabetes Care....
July 21, 2008
FDA Clarifies Nutrient Content Claims for Small Businesses
2008-07-21 14:15:00
FDA has published a guide for small businesses concerning the legal requirements associated with food labeling and the use of certain nutrient content claims, including high-potency, antioxidant and sugar-free....
July 18, 2008
Study Shows Low-Carb Diet Offers Health Benefits
2008-07-18 07:55:00
Low-carbohydrate diets are more effective in contributing to weight loss compared to Mediterranean and low-fat diets, according to a new two-year study published in the New England Journal of Medicine....
July 16, 2008
Trend Report Details Range of Niche Markets
2008-07-16 07:51:00
A new report from the Center for Culinary Development (CCD), San Francisco, CA, and Packaged Facts, Rockville, MD, offers insight into global trends that include products, which enhance beauty, cognition, immunity and mood....
July 14, 2008
Nutrition Rating System To Hit Supermarket Shelves
2008-07-14 14:16:00
A comprehensive rating system that measures a food’s nutritional value on a scale of one to 100 is set to debut in three major U.S. supermarket chains this September....
July 11, 2008
GNC Partners with WebMD
2008-07-11 12:05:00
GNC, Pittsburgh, PA, and WebMD have teamed up to offer consumers more information about the potential health benefits of vitamins and supplements....
July 7, 2008
Health & Wellness Sales Top $102 Billion
2008-07-07 09:02:00
The Natural Marketing Institute reported recently that retail sales within the U.S. consumer packaged goods health and wellness industry have climbed to $102.75 billion in 2007, representing 15% growth over 2006....
July 3, 2008
CSPI Urges FDA to Crack Down on Functional Food Claims
2008-07-03 12:25:00
Kraft’s Crystal Light Immunity Berry Pomegranate drink falsely claims that its vitamins A, C and E will help “maintain a healthy immune system,” according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)....
