Big spending Hershey attempt to tap sugar-free gum market
Hershey, the US confectioner, is attempting to tap into the growing sugar free market with the launch of a new gum in the shape of an ice cube.
Archives for February 23, 2006
Nestlé anticipates improved 2006
Nestle has acknowledged its mistakes in confectionery over 2005 and expects improved sales in 2006.
EC warns of looming sugar oversupply
The European Commission argues that quotas will have to be cut for the 2006/07 marketing year to prevent a serious oversupply of sugar.
Industry targets creation of perfect sports drink
The addition of protein to a carbohydrate-containing beverage provides benefits superior to traditional carbohydrate based beverages, claims the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) on sports nutrition and performance.
More evidence that grape juice may 'reverse' brain aging
Drinking Concord grape juice appears to reverse the course of neuronal and behavioural aging in rats, an effect that is proposed to be due to the complex mix of polyphenols.