Archives for October 15, 2006

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Coca-Cola, Nestlé launch calorie-cutting tea

By  staff reporter

A sparkling green tea drink developed jointly by Coca-Cola and Nestlé claims to help consumers burn off calories, catapulting both companies further into the growing health and wellness market.

Kefir ingredients could help food allergies

By  Stephen Daniells

Drinking the probiotic, fermented milk, kefir, decreased the allergic response to ovalbumin (egg white) in mice, and may offer hope to preventing food allergies, suggests a new study from Taiwan.

Organics to see "aggressive increases", says Mintel

By  Lorraine Heller

The US organic market remains on track for strong growth over the next five years, according to a new report by Mintel, which claims that the increased availability of organic foods through mainstream channels is set to change the playing field.

World Food Day

Film gives coffee firms a roasting on sustainability

By  Chris Mercer

Buying practices of the world's biggest coffee companies have come under renewed public scrutiny from a new film which explores the journey of coffee beans from plantation to cup. BeverageDaily.com took an early peek.