From North America - 9.00 am EST daily - Wednesday August 20, 2008
Consumers don’t want to downsize to save cash
Consumers are frowning on moves by food manufacturers to reduce the size of products as a way of tackling shrinking budgets in the current economic climate, according to research by The Nielsen Company.
New natural salt product to slash sodium content in foodOcean’s Flavor has introduced a new taste-friendly salt which it claims has up to 70 percent less sodium than table salt to address the quest by food manufacturers to reduce sodium chloride in their products. |
Organics - fad or the future? Your viewsOrganic food was once seen as a niche market but now major multinationals are offering organic products. In fact it has been one of the biggest trends in the food sector in recent years but do organics have staying power, or will consumers lose interest over time? |
News briefs: Anheuser Busch, InBev, Dr Pepper SnappleAnheuser boss August Busch is set to receive a windfall when his company is sold to InBev; but InBev has expressed dissatisfaction at its Q2 financial results. Likewise, Dr Pepper Snapple is proud of its progress, despite headwinds affecting the industry. |
Troubled times feared for almond supplyFood manufacturers who have benefited from record almond crops over the last few years could see supplies dry up as growers warn of a turbulent year ahead amid “unrelenting global demand”. |
Today's headlines across the Food industry
US beef industry backing research to tackle bugDespite recent recalls, the US beef industry is investing in research and new technologies to ensure beef... |
Price increases provide new marketing opportunitiesAB Enzymes has adapted the focus of its baking enzymes range to focus on how they provide... |
FDA finalizes betafiber heart health claimCargill’s barley beta concentrate has received a heart health claim go-ahead, following the publication last week... |
Cocoa flavanols may boost blood flow in the brainFlavanol-rich chocolate may boost blood flow in the brain and reduce the risk of dementia and stroke,... |
Previous headlines
Vitamin D3 stable for fortifying cheese: studyFortification of Cheddar cheese with vitamin D3 may be an... |
Weekly commentFalse starting in the stevia raceThe Greeks have a saying that goes something like... |
Food companies seek commodity experts to stabilize costsMajor players in the food industry are looking for experts... |
M&A round-up: July/AugustThe summer season is traditionally not a time when much... |
Combined technologies key to vitamin A for foodsVitamin A deficiency continues to pose formulation challenges to food... |
Biofuels won’t eclipse food for commodity demand - reportFood consumption, not biofuel demand, will remain the primary driver... |
Soy and colours hit the science headlines in AugustNatural blue pigments from oyster-friendly bacteria and red pigments from... |
Survey supports raspberry’s rise as ingredientSmoothies, desserts, and yoghurts are benefiting from growing consumer awareness... |
Organic group eyes ethnic team-up potentialThe Organic Trade Association (OTA) says it will be sharing... |
US chicken processors seek relief over high input costsThe US chicken industry has expressed disappointed that the Enviromental... |
