06 Jul Healthy flavours drive beverage innovation
Flavours for health, such as herbs and spices, honey and new generation superfruits will be the next hits in the global beverages market, according to Innova Market Insights.
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04 Jul Pioneer’s new CEO will transform the foods group
A whirlwind has gone through the town of Paarl and it’s likely that diversified foods company Pioneer will never be the same again. The whirlwind comes in the form of new CEO Phil Roux, ex Tiger Brands, who is just short of completing...
04 Jul Skim milk is healthier than whole milk, right? Maybe not
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association recommend that children drink skim or low-fat milk after age two. But that may not help them to avoid obesity.
...04 Jul Youth drinking – 20 years on since the launch of the alcopop
An Australian farmer who found a use for some leftover lemons launched the alcopop industry 20 years ago – a boon for the alcoholic drinks industry but a cause for consternation and controversy over how it has influenced youthful drinking.
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03 Jul Trends in production, bottling and packaging
What technology trends will determine the production, bottling and packaging of beverages and liquid food of all types in the coming years? And what does that mean for the beverage manufacturers and bottlers? Some answers from exhibitors at the upcoming drinktec 2013 expo, Munich, September...
28 Jun Dairy Innovation Awards 2013 winners and finalists
The finalists and winners in the Dairy Innovation Awards 2013 – sponsored by Sidel – were announced on 19 June at a special gala dinner during the 7th Global Dairy Congress in Lucerne, Switzerland.
...28 Jun Coca-Cola’s first stevia Coke launches in Argentina
Coca-Cola has announced the launch of a mid-calorie variety of its iconic soda in Argentina, sweetened with a mix of sugar and stevia. Called Coca-Cola Life, it will have half the calories of regular Coca-Cola.
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27 Jun Wine-tasting: it’s junk science
Many experiments have shown that people can't tell plonk from grand cru. Now one US winemaker has proven that even experts can't judge wine accurately. What's the science behind the taste?
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21 Jun AMA declares obesity a disease
The move by the American Medical Association board means that one-third of adults and 17% of children in the US – 78 million American adults and 12 million children – have a medical condition that requires treatment.
...20 Jun US: Mars Drinks launches functional coffee
Mars Drinks, a business unit of Mars Incorporated, has released Steel Horse Coffee, which it calls "the first and only office-focused beverage powered by pure, robust coffee and circulation-supporting cocoa flavanols".
...20 Jun Frappuccino quantified: Starbucks to add calorie counts
There are 670 calories in a venti Double Chocolaty Chip Frappuccino Blended Crème. The multibillion-dollar coffeehouse chain just announced that it will add calorie counts to US menus, staying a step ahead of the FDA.
...19 Jun The cork fights back – new generation screw cork unveiled
The wine cork could be set for a return to the mass market with the launch of a twistable and re-sealable version that does away with the corkscrew. [Click pic to enlarge]
...13 Jun Mondelez serves Nestlé a single-serve coffee challenge in Europe
Mondelez International is upping its investment in Europe's premium, single-serve coffee sector and even stepping onto big Nestlé turf, announcing this week that it's launching a new range of Nespresso-compatible espresso capsules, while continuing to boost investment in its own Tassimo multi-beverage product.
...13 Jun Coke’s ‘sharing’ advertising campaign a worldwide success
Started in Australia and New Zealand in late 2011, Coca-Cola’s super-successful 'Share a Coke' program is being replicated in 20 markets around the world this year, including the UK, Brazil and China.
...13 Jun Coconut creates a tropical storm in the food and drink markets
According to new research from Mintel, coconut water has been the surprise toast of the beverage industry in recent years. Indeed the number of product introductions more than quintupled (+540%) in the past five years (2008/2012) and products containing it have been taking off on...
13 Jun The rise of protein drinks for ordinary people
Protein products are increasingly being marketed in supermarkets to ordinary people. Do they serve any real purpose for non-athletes? The "sport-related" protein product sector is booming. It's estimated that the world will be chewing and gulping down £8bn a year of drinks, bars and other...
12 Jun Little to cheer in government’s plan to ban alcohol advertising
Government’s plan to ban alcohol advertising, sponsorship and promotion is back in the news this week, with consultancy Econometrix reporting it will cost the economy almost 12 000 jobs and cut R7.4bn from South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP).
...07 Jun Smoking alcohol: The dangerous way to get drunk
To get drunk, people are endlessly creative. But, in the US, the growing appearance of an unusual form of drinking, known as “smoking” alcohol, has doctors concerned.
...07 Jun Tetra Pak Dairy Index shows flavoured milk will spur dairy industry growth
New research from Tetra Pak forecasts that flavoured milk consumption will grow at more than double the rate of white milk globally between 2012 and 2015.
...06 Jun New evidence that rooibos can protect and support the liver
A recent study at the Oxidative Stress Research Centre, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), has proven the ability of rooibos to improve liver function and protect the liver against oxidative damage.
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