Archives for February 17, 2009

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Instant Starbucks won't herald consumer exodus – industry

By Neil Merrett

As café chain Starbucks announces plans to offer instant coffee at its stores to diversify in the current economic climate, the European coffee industry says it does not expect a similar shift in consumer habits in the near future.

Ginseng and guarana not up for energy drink-review

By Neil Merrett

European safety authorities and regulators will not review the safety of ingredients such as ginseng and guarana in caffeinated energy drinks despite issuing a verdict on chemicals like Taurine and D-glucurono-γ-lactone last week.

Hoodia finds life after Unilever

By Shane Starling

Phytopharm, the UK start-up Unilever dumped in November after spending more than €20m euros in a failed attempt to develop a hoodia-based weight management product, says it is in discussions with major food and food supplements players about the South...