Archives for November 18, 2021

WelleCo launches daily superfood powder for kids

Plant-based beauty and wellness brand WelleCo has launched The Super Kids Elixir + Protein: ‘a delicious, all-in-one, daily superfood powder that is packed full of the essential vitamins, minerals, protein and nutrients that children need to grow, learn,...

Anti-smoking style warnings on kids’ sugar-sweetened fruit drinks reduce purchases: study

Public health messages on sugar-sweetened fruit drinks for children convinced a significant percentage of parents to avoid these drinks, according to a study from researchers at the University of Washington and the University of Pennsylvania.

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From flavour to fizz: How Highland Spring has created its portfolio of children's drinks

The whole beverage industry is being shaped by a shift towards healthier products - but what does that mean for kids’ drinks? Mike Buckland of Highland Spring Group, parent company of UK bottled water brand Highland Spring, looks at the trends carving...

Coffee and tea drinking associated with reduced rates of stroke and dementia

Drinking coffee or tea may be associated with a lower risk of stroke and dementia, according to a study.

Starbucks works with farmers to reduce dairy emissions

Coffee giant Starbucks and dairy company Arla are working together on a three-year pilot to create a sustainable sourcing blueprint for dairy.

Not so sweet situation: More than half of packaged beverages sold in Singapore contain high levels of sugar

Sixty per cent of packaged non-alcoholic beverages (NABs) sold on the Singapore market contain high amounts of sugar and would be assigned under Grade C or D in the soon-to-be-implemented Nutri-Grade system.