Eating can be addictive - but sugar and fat are not like drugs: Review
People can become addicted to the process of eating but not to consuming specific foods like those high in sugar or fat, according to research.
Archives for September 9, 2014
DIGGING INTO INNOVATION AND NPD WITH DATAMONITOR CONSUMER
Cereal makers must think outside the pot: Think spoons and fruit sachets
Cereal pots appeal to consumers seeking faster, easier ways of eating breakfast, but manufacturers must go beyond simple, on-the-go pot packaging, says Datamonitor Consumer.
Synergy develops flavor pastes for stand-out specialty breads
UK-based Synergy Flavours has developed a range of flavor pastes and seasonings to help bread makers stand out on shelf, it says.
Kellogg UK '30% less fat’ Special K porridge ad banned
Kellogg's Special K Multigrain porridge ad claiming fat level supremacy in the market has been banned after 15 complaints, including one from PepsiCo.
Pro Mach buys capping and bottling business Pace Packaging
Ohio-based Pro Mach has announced the acquisition of automated bottle unscrambler and orientor manufacturer Pace Packaging as it continues an M&A spending spree it started earlier this week.
Choking hazard concern prompts Plum Organics snack recall
Plum Organics has issued a US-wide voluntary recall on its Little Crèmes rice milk snacks due to a potential choking hazard, it says.
Juncker’s Commission announced: Lithuanian takes health and food safety spot
Lithuanian politician Vytenis Andriukaitis will be the next commissioner for health and food safety, according to an official announcement today which saw several structure changes to the cabinet.