Students given ‘300 coffees’ worth of caffeine in experimental error
A British University has been fined after a bungled nutritional experiment led to students consuming caffeine quantities equivalent to '300 cups of coffee.'
Archives for January 26, 2017
Polyphenols specialist Artemis rebrands core line, branches out into purple tea
Polyphenols specialist Artemis International is rebranding its core berry-based product line and is branching out into other dark-colored botanicals including a unique purple tea. The company is also starting to develop finished formulations.
Taza Agua to partner with K-cup coffee makers with new water bottle design
Taza Agua has spent the last six months developing its new bottle design that will hold a K-cup pod within the bottle, to better distinguish itself as a water specifically for brewing coffee.
Plant-based water sales predicted to double by 2020
The trend for healthy hydration is driving growth in plant-based waters, with global sales growing 21% in 2016 to reach sales of more than $2.7bn.
'Bold' obesity plan in Scotland would see manufacturers suffer, says industry
Scotland needs a “bold approach” to tackle obesity, according to an influential group of politicians. But food industry representatives said tough regulation could present “barriers to business” for the country’s manufacturers.
Trend towards ‘micro processors’ with innovative products and processing technologies
Liquid foods companies need to differentiate themselves to be more competitive
Carlos Fernandez, president/MD, JBT Liquid Foods, explains why middle class acquisitive power is becoming increasingly important for food and drink processors and reflects on a busy 12 months at JBT.