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Volume 7, Issue 17 Monday, 26 March 2012 ISSN 1837-7971
Market intelligence and innovations in healthy ingredients, nutritional products, functional
foods & nutraceuticals
Table of Contents
Business & Market Intelligence ............................................................................................................................... 2
Consumer & Market Trends and Market Size ............................................................. ............................................. 5
Latest Market Research Reports ............................................................................................................................. 8
Innovations, IP, New Products, Product Failures & Related News .............................................................. .......... 10
Regulations, Labelling, Health Claims & Food Safety ........................................................................................... 15
Nutrition, Diets, Health Benefits & Related Research ............................................................ ................................ 17
Reviews, Comments, and Opinions ...................................................................................................................... 17
Publications in the digital format (e-magazines) .................................................................................................... 19
Webinars Worldwide ........................................................ ................................................................. ..................... 20
Conferences & Meetings Worldwide ..................................................................................................................... 20
Disclaimer ............................................................. ................................................................. ................................ 22
Subscription Conditions ......................................................................................................................................... 22
Subscription & Contact Information ....................................................................................................................... 22
Subscription Information
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Compiled from analysis of over 500 resources every week including media releases, Internet searches,
news wires, RSS feeds, magazines, research journals, patent sites etc.
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Business & Market Intelligence
Glencore to buy Viterra for $6.2 billion
Viterra Inc. said Tuesday it agreed to be acquired by Glencore International PLC for C$6.1
billion (US$6.2 billion), ending a sale process that started two weeks
ago and triggered a surge in the Canadian grain-handler's stock.
Switzerland-based Glencore, one of the world's largest commodities traders, has agreed to
pay C$16.25 a share. Viterra's stock was trading at C$10.98 on March 8, the day before it
first disclosed it had been approached by potential buyers. Some shareholders have
suggested the stock is worth around C$19 because of the scarcity value of its grain-handling
network. In Toronto Tuesday, Viterra was recently trading at C$15.92, down 0.3% on the
day. Viterra operates grain-marketing and distribution businesses across Canada, the U.S.,
Australia, New Zealand and China. It controls 45% of the grain trade in Canada, the world's
sixth largest exporter, and has a large operation in Australia, the third-largest grain-
exporting country.Read
Australias dairy farmers vote to lift the Dairy Service Levy rate by 10 per cent
Dairy farmers have given Dairy Australia a mandate to continue providing
vital services to their industry with the vote. The levy funds a range of
industry services including on-farm research and development into
pasture productivity, cow productivity, management of grains and farm
systems. Other services include industry protection and promotion, issues management,
market analysis, health and nutrition research and initiatives to attract, retain and develop
people across the supply chain. The results of Dairy Poll 2012 were announced in Melbourne
earlier today and show 60.13 per cent of the total votes validly cast were in favour of an
increase in the Dairy Service Levy with 54.05 per cent of votes for a lift of 10 per cent and6.08 per cent of votes in favour of a 15 per cent increase, while 39.87 per cent voted for the
no levy option.......Read
Chinese Juice Maker Huiyuan to Enter Wine Business
China's largest juice maker, Beijing Huiyuan Juice Drinks Food Co Ltd
announced on Monday that it will invest 500 million yuan ($79.15 million) to
enter the grape wine business. According to a report on the news portal
Hexun.com, Huiyuan will first invest 200 million yuan to grow 333 hectares of
grapes in Liuhe county, Jilin province, which is expected to produce 3000 tons
of grape wine. The company will establish a modern agricultural industrial park including a"chateau" for tourists, The second phase of the project is to produce 10,000 tons of grape
juice a year. The total output value of Huiyuan's grape and juice business is expected to
reach 600 million yuan, the report saidRead
Nestl Strengthens Research and Development for Fast-Growing Markets in Asia
Nestl is strengthening its global research programme by expanding its research and
development centre in Singapore. The centre, which serves fast-growing
markets in the Asia-Pacific region, leads Nestls expertise in micronutrient
fortification and Popularly Positioned Products (PPPs). PPPs are food and
beverages that provide nutritional value at an affordable cost, in anappropriate size, for lower income consumers. Those developed by the
companys experts in Singapore include Maggi Masala-ae-Magic, a spice mix for consumers
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in India fortified with iron, iodine, and vitamin A, and iron-fortified Maggi Sajian Leluarga
noodles for families in Malaysia. Nestls investment of almost $4.3 million (5.5 million
Singapore dollars) in the centre will support product development in a number of categories
including culinary, malt beverages and coffee mixesRead
Unilever Launches New Open Innovation Initiative
Unilever's Open Innovation team launched a new online platform whichoffers experts the opportunity to help the company find some of the
technical solutions it needs to achieve its ambition of doubling the size of its
business while reducing its environmental impact. The global consumer
goods manufacturer has extended its collaborative approach with partners
to help it deliver a range of important innovation projects which support the
company's sustainable growth strategy. The details of a range of research projects have
been published online to invite potential collaborators to work with Unilever's Research &
Development team to design the innovation breakthroughs which will create a better future
for its consumers, the environment, its business and its partnersRead
Sara Lee Corporation Unveils New Name for Coffee & Tea Business
As Sara Lee Corporation becomes two publicly-held, pure-play companies,
the company has announced that its International Coffee and Tea
company will be named D.E Master Blenders 1753. D.E Master Blenders
1753 is operating across Europe, Brazil, Australia and Thailand under
leading brands such as Douwe Egberts, Senseo, L'OR EspressO, Marcilla,
Pilo, Moccona, Pickwick and Hornimans. "With a brand that is beloved
worldwide and has been for centuries, this new name and brand identity is the logical next
step in our strategy," said Michiel Herkemij, executive vice president and chief executive
officer, Sara Lee International BeverageRead
Kraft Foods proposes Mondelz International, Inc. as new name for global snacks company
North American grocery company to retain iconic Kraft Foods Name. Kraft Foods Inc., has
announced that its corporate name for the global snacks company
will be Mondelz International, Inc. (pronounced mohn-dah-LEEZ').
The newly coined word is meant to evoke the idea of delicious
world, as "Monde" derives from the Latin word for "world" and "delez" is a fanciful
expression of "delicious," Kraft says in a press release. And, International is mean to
capture the global nature of the business. As previously announced, Kraft Foods is dividing to
create two public companies before the end of 2012 a global snacks business and a North
American grocery business. The North American grocery company will become Kraft Foods
Group, Inc., retaining the Kraft brand for its corporate identity and as the brand for many of
its consumer products.Read
Probi signs agreement with Indian probiotic leader
Probi has signed a distribution agreement with USV Limited, a leading Indian
Pharmaceutical company. USV will launch Vibact IBS based on the probiotic
formulation Probi Digestis, in Q4 2012 in the growing Indian market. Probi has
signed a distribution agreement with USV Limited, a leading Indian
Pharmaceutical company. USV will launch Vibact IBS based on the probiotic
formulation Probi Digestis, in Q4 2012 in the growing Indian market. The agreementreinforces and strengthens Probi's existing presence in the large Indian marketRead
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Top 500 U.S. Chains Sales Rebound 3.4% in 2011
Renewed consumer spending helped improve performance for the 500 largest U.S.
restaurant chains that recorded an estimated $242 billion in sales last year, up more than $8
billion over 2010, according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report (2011). In
total, the top 10 fastest-growing chains sales accounted for $8.2 billion, a 22% increase over
2010. Among limited-service restaurants, growth came from the coffee and tea, other
sandwich and Mexican categories with Starbucks, Subway and Chipotle Mexican Grill posting2011 estimated sales growth of 7.5%, 7.5% and 23.4%, respectively. McDonalds, the largest
U.S. restaurant chain, boosted sales 5.5% in 2011, with total annual sales of $34.2 billion.
Subway continues as the second-largest restaurant chain in the U.S., followed by Starbucks,
Wendys and Burger King. Limited-service restaurants saw a sales increase of 3.7%. Bakery
caf chains, which grew 7.1%, represented another limited-service subsegment with above-
average sales growth.......Read
Symrise Flavor Sales Up 2% in 2011
Symrise AG reported an increase in business in 2011 despite the economic slowdown and
the burden of increased raw material prices. The company increasedsales by 2% to 1.584 billion, reflecting both the more cautious market
environment and selective portfolio streamlining by discontinuing less
profitable business. Symrise saw above-average growth in business with
global customers, where sales rose by 7%. Activities in Emerging
Markets contributed 46% of sales in 2011. The Flavor & Nutrition division increased
revenues 2% from 767.4 million in 2010 to 782.2 million in the 2011 financial year. This
represents a 3% increase at local currency. The division benefitted above all from its
business expansion and its strong position with global customers.Read
Dairy Queen Expanding Business To China
International Dairy Queen Inc., the ice-cream maker owned by Warren
Buffetts Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK/A), plans to expand in China and
Thailand to take advantage of opportunities in developing countries. Our
strategy for international development is emerging markets, and Asia has
been a focal point, Chief Executive Officer John Gainor, 55, said in a
phone interview. Dairy Queen is customizing its menu based on the taste profile of
consumers in each country, he said......Read
Danone keeps eye firmly on Russia and US growth
Danone has reaffirmed that the US and Russia are the "two key
geographies" for the group this year. Russia was one of three markets,
including southern Europe and the US, in which Danone's fresh dairy
business struggled in 2011. But since its merge with Unimilk in 2010,
the firm has been busy reshaping the business, including a portfolio
revamp, new management and the disposal of unprofitable lines. Co-chief operating officer
Emmanuel Faber told the Consumer Analyst Group of Europe conference in London that
Danone was "delivering against our targets" in RussiaRead
Avantium, Danone partner for bio-based plastic
Avantium announced its second major partnership for its YXY technology to produce PEF
bottles. Danone Research and Avantium have entered into a Joint Development Agreementfor the development of PEF bottles for Danone, number two worldwide in bottled water
business. The agreement forms another cornerstone of Avantiums commercialization
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strategy to further co-develop the YXY technology for producing PEF bottles. The
agreement with Danone Research is a fantastic step forward on our path to commercialize
PEF bottles, says Avantiums CEO Tom van Aken. Today, Danone Research is at the
forefront in contributing to the development of next generation bio-based plastic bottle. Our
YXY solution for the packaging industry creates a new bio-sourced material delivering
superior functional properties versus conventional PET technology (for example light
weighting potential, barrier and thermal properties).......Read
Fonterra's new dairy farms mark a fresh start in China
The Hangu dairy farm was all that remained from the ruins of
Fonterra's NZ$200 million investment in China after its state-owned
partner Sanlu collapsed in 2008 following revelations that its baby
formula was contaminated by the chemical compound melamine. The
farm, on brown fields northeast of Beijing, is now the breeding ground
for a new international investment strategy by the New Zealand company, the world's
biggest dairy exporter. Post-melamine, Fonterra is building and operating its own large-scale
dairy farms overseas, so it can be certain of the quality of the dairy products it sells. "Therewere 21 companies in China that had melamine in their milk. One company chose to do
something about it," Fonterra's China president Phillip Turner told Reuters.Read
Sales rise while profits dip for General Mills
Sales increased 13% in the third quarter for General Mills, Inc. behind Yoplait volume while
earnings attributable to the company dipped 0.2% as input cost inflation
affected results negatively. Third-quarter earnings attributable to General
Mills were $391.5 million, equal to 61c per share on the common stock,
which compared with $392.1 million, or 61c per share, in the previous
years third quarter. Net sales for the quarter ended Feb. 26 were $4,120 million, which
compared with $3,646.2 million in the previous years third quarter. Price realization and mix
contributed three points of net sales growth, and pound volume contributed 10 points,
including 13 points of pound volume growth from the Yoplait acquisition. Minneapolis-based
General Mills in July of 2011 announced it had completed the acquisition of a 51%
controlling interest in Yoplait S.A.S. and a 50% interest in a related entity that holds the
worldwide Yoplait brands from PAI Partners and Sodiaal in a transaction valued at about
$1.2 billionRead
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Consumer & Market Trends and Market Size
U.S. Supplements Usage Ticks Up to 69%
Sixty-nine percent of U.S. adults take dietary supplementsa percentage that has trended
steadily upward over the last several years. The number comes courtesy of the Council for
Responsible Nutritions (CRN) annual survey, sponsored by CRN and conducted online by
Ipsos Public Affairs between August 25 to 29, 2011, on 2,015 adults ages 18 and over.
Compared to the 69% of adults who in 2011 said they used supplements, 66% did in 2010,
65% in 2009, and 64% in 2008. Consumer confidence in the safety, quality, and efficacy of
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supplements is also rising, with 84% of adults saying they are confident, compared to 82%
who said the same in 2010 and 84% who did in 2009.Read
U.S. carbonated drinks consumption fell faster in 2011
U.S. carbonated soft drink consumption fell faster last year as strength in energy drinks
failed to offset weakness in traditional sodas from Coca-Cola Co and PepsiCo Inc, according
to a leading beverage industry newsletter. Total sales volume of soda fell about 1 percent in2011 to 9.27 billion cases, according to Beverage Digest, about the same level it was in 1996.
Sales volume fell 0.5 percent in 2010. Excluding energy drinks such as Red Bull and Rockstar,
soda volume was down 1.5 percent last year, Beverage Digest said. "Carbonated soft drinks,
while still the biggest category, are playing a declining role in Americans' beverage
consumption," the newsletter said on Tuesday. Soda sales in the United States grew about 3
percent annually throughout most of the 1990s but began to slow in 1999. Sales have been
in decline since 2005 as increasingly health-conscious consumers turn to options they see as
healthier, such as bottled water, juice and tea.Read
Greek yogurt sales double in the U.S.According to a Chicago Tribune article, in 2011, Greek yogurt accounted for 20% of total
yogurt sales, reports market researcher SymphonyIRI, and 15% of volume sales. In each of
the past three years, sales of Greek yogurt have leaped more than 100%, while traditional
yogurt has experienced single-digit growth, according to consumer data tracker Nielsen.
Industry observers credit Greek yogurts tart flavor and creamy texture for wooing
consumers from traditional varieties. Greek yogurt also has better nutritional values, with
more protein, less fat, and sometimes more calcium and less sugar. But Greek yogurt is more
expensive, typically 3050 cents more for a single-serve container. Berlin, N.Y.-based
Chobani is the leading branded yogurt product by dollar sales, with 13.5% of the market, up
from a 2% share in 2009. Chobanis sales rose 144% over the past 52 weeks to $626
millionRead
One-Third Of Daily Calories in Are From Junk Food (US)
Americans are addicted to snacking. Thats the bottom line from a new government report
looking at the snacking habits of more than 5,000 adults aged 20 and older. Researchers with
the USDAs Food Surveys Research Group interviewed the participants as part of an ongoing
national survey called What We Eat in America. The results from those surveys are
reported in two-year intervals. The survey found that a sizable chunk of our daily calories
come from serial snacking during the day, mostly on processed junk food high in fat and
added sugars. This is not to say that all snacking is bad. For older adults who may not be
getting adequate amounts of protein and nutrients in their diet, nutritious snacks can play
an important role in making sure they eat enough healthy food, studies of people 65 and
older have shown. However, for overweight adults for whom salty, sugary junk food is their
dietary downfall, switching out those empty calories for more nutritious choices like fresh
fruit is an easy way to cut back on calories while increasing important nutrientsRead
Rabobank dairy market update suggests downward pressure for dairy prices
Key highlights:
The opening months of 2012 saw international dairy prices fall between 3% to 8%across the complex, extending the run of gradual price softening to a year.
Unusually good weather across most regions exacerbated the impact of highfarmgate milk prices, driving supply growth too fast for battered western consumers
to soak up, even with support from solid international demand.
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Q2 is likely to see further downward pressure on world prices. Expected declines infarmgate prices will come too late to slow production growth much through the
Northern Hemisphere spring. And demand will remain compromised by weak
underlying economic conditions and only modest price relief for consumers.
Fundamentals should begin to rebalance as we progress through 2H, though there isa risk of only weak price support at that stage given the prospect of significant stock
accumulation in coming months if we have a strong Northern Hemisphere supplypeak.
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Dairy product prices fall on GlobaDairyTrade
PRICES of dairy products had their biggest fall in eight months on Fonterra's
GlobalDairyTrade platform. The GDT-TWI Price Index fell 4.5 per cent compared to the last
sale two weeks ago amid concern demand for commodities may be slowing with China's
growth outlook. The average winning price declined to $US3396 ($NZ4,111) a metric tonne,
the lowest since August 2010.Read
Germany and Ireland lead dip in EU milk prices
European Union milk prices started 2012 on a weak footing, falling for a second successive
month, and with international markets signalling that the decline has further to go. Milk
prices averaged E34.37 per 100 kilogrammes in January, 1.0% lower than a month before,
European Commission data showed. The decline was particularly marked in Germany, where
prices tumbled 5.5% to E33.75 per 100kg, losing nearly all their gains of the previous year,
and in Ireland, where values fell 5.0% to a six-month low of E33.48 per 10kgRead
Study finds 37% of Omega 3 Supplement Users Don't Want Fish
A recent survey conducted by Discovery Research Group, in partnership with Aker BioMarine
Antarctic, US, revealed that nearly four out of ten consumers who want to take an omega 3
supplement are looking for an alternative to fish oil. The survey went out to a panel of
consumers who take a multi-vitamin or other nutritional supplement and indicated that they
were interested in health and wellness and fitness. A total of 37% of participants consider
themselves someone who wants to take or currently takes an omega 3 supplement, but
would rather take something other than fish oil as an Omega 3 supplement. When asked
why they do not want to take fish oil, the most common reasons given were: bad taste, bad
aftertaste, fishy burps, bad smell, and large capsule size. With 70% growth in Krill Oil in 2011,
compared to 6% growth in fish oil supplements, krill is delivering on an unmet need in the
market. What we see is that Krill supplements are expanding the omega 3 category."..
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Bell survey suggests salty snacks could be the next big thing for breakfast
It might not be as explicit as potato chips, pretzels and a glass of orange juice, but if a new
report by BellFlavorsandFragrances is to be believed, salty snacks at breakfast could be the
next big thing. The company, which is celebrating 100 years in 2012, offered a forecast for
the snacks industry citing data from Mintel. Moreover, Bell claims that the most important
meal of the day is the next frontier for the category. Nutritionists strongly advocate that
people start their morning with breakfast to help fuel their activities throughout the day, it
explains. The problem is that in many households there simply is not the time for a sit-
down breakfast. With this in mind, any salty snack manufacturer that could tap intoconsumers desire to eat a reasonably healthy breakfast each day would stand out from the
competition. The report also predicted an increase in popcorn (filing) and beef jerky (high in
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protein) being marketed as meal replacements. Other potential growth areas include
individual serving sizes of snacks sold with a single serving of dip or salsa; more better-for-
you snacks marketed to schools; and pop corn that helps consumers replicate the movie
theater experience in their living room.Read
Sustainable packaging is the next hot food industry trend
The future of food products is looking less boxy, as more packaged-food makers opt forpouches and squeeze packs to deliver their products. A recent Los Angeles Times article
reported that the Campbell Soup Co. and H.J. Heinz Co. are introducing pouched products
this year to save on packaging and shipping costs. While pouches may save some pennies
and help companies appeal to millennials, the dirty secret is that pouches sacrifice
sustainability. Here's why: To give pouched products a longer shelf life, the packaging film is
layered with structures that cannot be separated or recycled. Campbell's soup cans and
Heinz ketchup bottles could be recycled; the new pouched products will now end up in a
landfillRead
'Free-from' food market soars in value to 238bn as over half of all Brits claim to have foodintolerances
For so many years, specialist dairy-free, wheat-free, gluten-free were considered fun-free
too. The 'free-from' market was a niche area, with products like wheat-free bread of gluten-
free flour only available from the most rarefied healthfood shops or specialist outlets. Now
though, so many Brits claim to have a food intolerance or allergy that the market for special
foods to help sufferers has become one of the fastest growing in the UK.....Read
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Sports Nutrition in China
Beijing Competitor Sports Technology Joint Stock Co Ltd
ranks first in the sports nutrition category, with a share
of almost 50% in value terms in 2011, followed by
Guangzhou By-health Biological Engineering Co Ltd, with
a share of 27%, and Shenzhen UN Sports Nutrition Co
Ltd, with a share of nearly 10%. Rapid expansion in the
mass market and the outstanding performance of new
distribution channels in terms of value sales, such as
internet retailing, consolidated Competitors leading
position in the domestic sports nutrition market.
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Sports Nutrition in Canada
A survey by Health Canada in 2010 found that 18% of
Canadians aged 18 and over were considered obese. This
survey was self-reported, but it points to a growing trend
among Canadian consumers regarding obesity. With the
number of health risk factors associated with being
overweight it is unsurprising that an increasing numberof Canadians are looking to improve their overall health
by losing weight and gaining muscle mass. Additionally,
industry sources indicate that many older men are
turning towards sport nutrition products for their
general daily nutrient intake.Read
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Nutraceuticals Market in India 2012
Predominantly vitamins and minerals derived from oral
pills were used for curing certain diseases and ailments.
People today are becoming more prone to consumeimmunity enhancing food supplements and wellness
related products. This is promoting the growth of the
industry with players diversifying into production of
various new varieties of products. Further assistance
from the government and increasing demand from
consumers will fuel growth in this market.Read
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Strategic Analysis of the Asia-Pacific Probiotic Cultures
Market
Probiotics are a single or mixed culture of live microbes,which when administered in adequate amounts improve
the indigenous microflora of the host. Probiotic cultures
are fortified in foods. They are mainly consumed as a
part of dairy foods and beverages like fermented milk
drinks and yogurt. Probiotics create an intestinal balance
by boosting the immune system or killing the pathogens
in the intestine and forming colonies in the intestinal
microflora. The strict regulations for the health claims of
probiotics is the key market entry barrier.Read
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Energy Foods and Drinks: Global Markets
The global revenue from energy foods and drinks
reached $115.9 billion in 2010 and $123.3 billion in 2011.
It is expected to grow to $168.3 billion by 2016, a
compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The
energy foods segment reached $69.2 billion in 2010 and
$72.3 billion in 2011. It is expected to grow to $89.1
billion by 2016, a CAGR of 4.3%. The energy drinks
segment reached $46.6 billion in 2010 and nearly $51.0
billion in 2011. It is expected to grow to $79.2 billion by
2016, a CAGR of 9.2%.......Read
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Nutraceuticals Product Market: Global Market Size,
Segment And Country Analysis And Forecasts (2007-
2017)
The North America and Asia Pacific nutraceutical market
is expected to have a market share of 39.2% and 30.4%
in 2017. The dietary supplement market will be fastest
growing market during 2012 2017 as it helps inimproving the body ability to heal and protect itself. The
Asia Pacific Nutraceutical product market is an emerging
market in dietary supplements and functional food
segment. Japan is the largest consumer of
nutraceuticals. China is second largest consumers of
nutraceutical product as people are more conscious
about their food habits and they have the largest
population in the world. The functional food market in
India is expected to have the moderate growing rate as
compared to dietary supplement in the region. Thefunctional food and beverage market in India is expected
to have 70.74% as compared to the dietary supplement
in 2017Read
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MADE Drinks Launches Charleys Milk sports beverage
The creamy, delicious beverage that your Mom always told you to drink, could be the best
thing you consume after a workout. More and more health experts are touting
the benefits of chocolate milk after exercise because of its perfect protein,
carbohydrate ratio. Now in response to consumers who are demanding
chocolate milk on-the-go, comes a new brand and product from MADE Drinks
Company. Charleys Premium Milk, a RTD shelf-stable flavored milk, will hit
convenience store shelves this month, to satisfy adults looking for chocolate
milk as a recovery drink or just good old-fashioned refreshment. It is packaged
in 14 oz bottles and is available in both Chocolate and Strawberry. We heard
from distributors who are seeing grab-n-go chocolate milk growing as an adult
beverage option. says Charley Snell, founder MADE Drinks Company. The
category is seeing a boost and we already pack our beverages at a Grade A
Dairy, so milk was a perfect line extension for our company...Read
Pyure Brands Launches Pyure Energy Shots
Pyure Brands, LLC, a leading supplier of organic stevia extracts and
retail products is proud to release the first sugar-free, artificial
ingredient free certified organic energy shot. Every day, millions of
Americans turn to coffee and artificially sweetened energy drinks to
help them keep pace in an increasingly hectic world. Althoughincreasingly popular, energy shots have given little to the end user
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save a few hour long caffeine buzz, and a lighter wallet. Pyure Brands Pyure Energy offers
those seeking a lift a truly healthy, organic certified alternative. Benjamin Fleischer, CEO &
Founder of Pyure Brands, LLC had this to say about the new addition to the Pyure Brands
Product Line: This is the worlds first sugar-free Organic approved energy shot offering a
full serving of fruits and vegetables. A lot of research, ingenuity, and thought have gone into
creating Pyure Energy. Everyone knows about the perceived benefits of energy shotsbut
I wanted to give people something that they could use and not question, whats in thisstuff?! There is nothing artificial in this bottle. Not only does it meet your daily
requirement of certain vitamins, minerals, micronutrients, and immunity enhancing
phytochemicals, its refreshing and thirst-quenching.Read
Beverage in self-chilling can introduced
West Coast Chill Pure Energy Drink and the Chill Can utilizing the Microcool technology
debuted at the Hotelympia Show in London on February
26, 2012. Hotelympia is one of Europes largest exhibition
shows for the foodservice and hospitality industries. CEO,
Mitchell J. Joseph and VP of Operations Scott Bergershowcased the Worlds First Self-Chilling Beverage Can
West Coast Chill Pure Energy Drink. The exhibition played
host to thousands of attendees each day from all corners of
Europe. Attendees of the trade show were astonished at
the groundbreaking technology they witnessed. Self-Chilling cans were demonstrated
throughout each day. Show attendees were amazed that in 3 minutes a can went from room
temperature down to a cold delicious drink. Attendees witnessed that the can stayed colder
longer in comparison to a conventional refrigerated can.Read
Starbucks to Roll Out Energy Drinks in US
Starbucks Coffee Company has announced plans for a global entry into the
energy category with Starbucks Refreshers beverages making Starbucks
the first to bring green coffee extract innovation to customers on a global
scale. Starbucks Refreshers beverages are a breakthrough innovation that
deliver thirst-quenching refreshment from real fruit juice and a boost of
natural energy from a new source, green coffee extract. The new beverage
platform gives the company an opportunity to introduce a completely new
offering globally yet another proof point of how Starbucks is executing its
growth strategy. The energy category is the fastest growing category within
measured CPG channels at $8 billion, up 16 percent over the last year. The
launch of Starbucks Refreshers beverages continues to support our growth
strategy to innovate with new products, enter new categories, and expand into new
channels of distribution..Read
TCBY launches pre-packaged frozen yogurt
TCBY, The Country's Best Yogurt and frozen yogurt pioneer,
has announced a licensing partnership with Spring Creek
Holdings for a new line of pre-packaged frozen yogurt,
"TCBYGrocery", to be sold at approximately 10,000 stores
nationwide including national brands like Wal-Mart and
Super Target, and regional brands such as A&P, Stop NShop, Food Lion and Giant. Mrs. Fields Famous Brands,
owner of both TCBY and Mrs. Fields Cookies, and one of
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Unilever launches easy to mix baking liquid
Unilever has made the first addition to its UK baking brand Stork since its
inception. Stork Easy to Mix Baking Liquid is a liquid format of the product,
available in a 500ml bottle format. This is the first extension to the Stork brand
since its original launch in 1920. The new line is similar to the Flora Cuisine
cooking aid that Unilever launched in the UK last year. Unilever said the liquidform of Stork would provide an "easy-to-use format, saving time and effort
when baking as it is quicker to blend". "Baking products have been increasing
their value share of the total butters and spreads category since 2008, largely
driven by the recent trend for home-baking," said Jolanda Wells, assistant brand
manager for Stork......Read
Nature Valley launches high protein bar line
Nature Valley, which pioneered the granola bar category more
than 35 years ago, has launched a line of high protein barsfeaturing 10g of protein per serving. Extending its family of great
tasting, nature-inspired granola bars, Nature Valleyis unveiling its
latest product innovation that makes adding protein to ones diet
as simple as a stroll down the granola aisle. Nature ValleyProtein
Bars, now available at retail, are a 100 percent natural source of
energy complete with 10 grams of protein from all-natural ingredients including roasted
peanuts with almonds or creamy peanut butterand decadent dark chocolate flavor in every
bite. With five grams of fiber and less than 200 calories, the bars are an approachable source
of protein and energy for any time of day.Read
10 organic and sustainable standouts from Expo West
2012
What's hot in organic and sustainable foods? Big
ideals meet big flavors in these top 10 products, from
chia drinks to salsa, sampled at Natural Products Expo
West 2012..Read
Special K Introduces Granola Bars Providing an On-the-go Snack
As warmer weather approaches, shedding layers of clothing can mean cutting back on
favorite snacks and making healthier choices for weight
management. But this spring, there's a new choice in grocery aisles
that doesn't involve sacrificing taste to look and feel good
Kellogg's Special K Granola Bars. "Getting ready for spring and
summer shouldn't be a chore," said Mary Bush, brand director for
Kellogg Wholesome Snacks. "With these new granola bars, we're
making it easier for our consumers to choose a delicious, on-the-go
option that will support their weight management goals." Availablein two delicious flavors Dark Chocolate and Chocolatey Peanut
Butter the bars offer those managing their weight the chance to indulge with not only the
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lower calories and fat people have come to expect from Special K, but also positive nutrition
benefits. With 3g of fat and 110 calories, the Special K Granola Bar contains 4g of fiber and
4g of protein.Read
Ahiflower Oil for Vegan Omega-3
Natures Crops International (Winston-Salem, NC) has unveiled Ahiflower Oil, a sustainable,
non-GMO, and vegan source of omega-3 stearidonic acid (SDA). Ahiflower Oil is derived fromthe seeds of Buglossoides arvensis, a plant that the company says is one of the worlds
richest known plant sources of omega-3 SDA.....Read
Hain Celestial gears up to launch new products
The products, which were on display at the Natural Products Expo West earlier this month,
include additions to the company's Arrowhead Mills, Celestial Seasonings, Earth's Best,
Health Valley, Imagine, MaraNatha and Spectrum Essentials brands. Highlights of Hain
Celestial's product offerings included:
From Arrowhead Mills: organic gluten-free sprouted corn flakes made with sproutedcorn, brown rice and sorghum; gluten-free quinoa Rice & Shine hot cereal made witha unique combination of quinoa flakes blended with organic brown rice grits; and
Arrowhead Mills sweet potato pancake and waffle mix;
From Earth's Best: Earth's Best organic fruit and grain puree pouches in pear apricotbarley, apple peach oatmeal, banana raspberry brown rice and plum apple kamut;
Earth's Best organic Greek yogurt smoothie in banana, cherry and apple flavors;
Earth's Best organic wholesome grains jarred baby food in banana apricot barley
yogurt, blueberry banana brown rice yogurt and apple peach oatmeal yogurt; Earth's
Best Crunchin' Crackers and Crunchin Crackers Veggie and Earth's Best organic Happy
Snax in apple cinnamon and graham flavors and Happy Snax whole grain cereal
snacks;
MaraNatha: all-natural coconut butter; and Spectrum Essentials: ground chia seed.
..Read
Functional milk products and method for making
United States Patent 8,133,522
The present invention relates to functional milk products containing gum acacia as a fiber
source and organoleptic attribute enhancer without any discernable after taste. The
preferred milk used in the practice of this invention is super-skimmed milk that has had
essentially all of the fats removed via ultra-centrifugation or reconstituted non-fat dried milk
prepared from the super-skimmed milk. The gum acacia is used in amounts sufficient to
provide a good source of dietary fiber without adversely affecting the organoleptic
properties of the milk. Flavorants, vitamins and/or minerals may be added to the functional
milk product for special consumer products.Read
Delivery of active agents using a chocolate vehicle
United States Patent 8,133,523
This invention provides edible compositions comprising pharmaceutically or nutraceutically
active agents in particulate form homogeneously dispersed in a fat matrix, such as chocolate
or chocolate compound coatingRead
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Production of stabilized whole grain wheat flour and products thereof
United States Patent 8,133,527
A stabilized bran component and a stabilized whole grain wheat flour containing the
component are produced by subjecting a bran-enriched coarse fraction which contains bran,
germ and starch to grinding or milling to reduce grittiness of the coarse fraction without
substantially damaging the starch due to abrasion. The coarse fraction may be stabilized by
heating to substantially reduce the lipase and lipoxygenase activity of the coarse fractionwithout substantial gelatinization of the starch. High levels of natural antioxidants and
vitamins are retained while avoiding substantial acrylamide formation during the
stabilization..Read
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Regulations, Labelling, Health Claims & Food Safety
Jamba Juices 'All Natural' Claims for ascorbic acid challenged
Jamba Juice's "all natural" claims were questioned in a class action lawsuit filed on March 12,
2012, in the Northern District Court of California. Plaintiff Kevin Anderson alleged Jamba
Juice's at-home smoothie kits are not "all natural" as claimed on the packaging because they
contain processed, synthetic and/or non-natural ingredients, such as ascorbic acid, citric
acid, xanthan gum and steviol glycosides. "When bigger companies like Jamba Juice get
sued, it puts everyone on notice," said attorney Justin J. Prochnow, shareholder, Greenberg
Traurig, who is not affiliated with this case, but has experience representing natural product
companies in court . "This case has a big implication for supplements and beverages in
particular because they are targeting common ingredients that are found in a lot of
products, especially the ascorbic acid and citric acid. A lot of the all natural cases up until
now have targeting preservatives and ingredients that many people would say are clearlynot natural."Read
FDA Cracks Down on Melatonin-Brownie Maker
FDA has censured another maker of melatonin-containing food products. Last July, the
agency sent a warning letter to melatonin-brownie maker Lazy Larry. The agency has now
posted a warning letter it sent in December to a company called Revolt Distribution Inc.,
stating that the companys Wownie Relaxation Brownie and Slowtivate Relaxation Drink
are conventional foods, not dietary supplements, and are therefore prohibited from
including melatonin, an unapproved, non-GRAS-sanctioned additive for food. The agency
pointed out that the melatonin-containing products are packaged and marketed to appearto be conventional foodRead
Which? Calls for UK Government to Do More for Public Health
A new Which? survey shows that people dont think the Government is doing enough for
public health. Just 28 per cent of people are satisfied that it is taking enough action to help
people eat healthily. One year on from the launch of the Responsibility Deal, Which? does
not believe that the current approach is good enough to tackle the challenges we are facing.
They believe there has to be a radical change of pace that tackles the barriers to healthier
eating in a more meaningful wayRead
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Australian Governments dietary guidelines criticised by growers of oilseeds and healthy
oils
Australian growers who supply product for oils made from olive, canola, sunflower and
soybean have criticised the latest Australian government health recommendations on
dietary guidelines for oils and fats. The draft Australian Dietary Guidelines and Australian
Guide to Healthy Eating, developed by National Health and Medical Research Council
(NHMRC) which is the Federal governments peak body for developing health advice forAustralians, were revised for the first time in eight years in December 2011. The revised
draft guidelines recommended that the well-known healthier oils, and products using these
healthy oils, be nevertheless used in small amounts. The Australian growers say the health
benefits of these oils have been understated in these official guidelines..Read
New Zealand due to make decision on folic acid in flour
Health groups in Australia will be watching with interest to see if New Zealand buckles under
recent pressures to implement mandatory addition of folic acid to flour products. Australia
agreed to the mandatory fortification of flour using folic acid through an amendment to the
Food Standards Code in September 2009. However, despite being regulated by the samecode, the New Zealand Government opted out at the time, officially deferring
commencement of mandatory fortification until 31 May 2012. US-based organization, the
Flour Fortification Initiative (FFI), is one of several organizations keen to see New Zealand
implement mandatory fortification this time around. The FFI comprises a number of
companies that have vested interests in advocating for the mandatory introduction of
various additives to flour around the world. Some of its members have recently been
discussing ways to convince the New Zealand Government to adopt mandatory
fortificationRead
EU Lawmakers pave way for 222 food health claims
MEPs have upheld plans to create a fixed number of standardised nutritional claims on food
and beverages, paving the way for 222 claims such as "low fat" or "reduced cholesterol" to
be carried on food packaging. The European Parliaments Environment, Public Health and
Food Safety Committee rejected by a 15-vote margin a resolution opposing the EUs
proposed list of health claims. The vote paves the way for all health claims not approved by
the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to be removed from the market under the EUs
nutrition regulation. All 27 EU countries are obliged to follow the rules. Industry and
consumer groups hailed the vote to uphold the permitted health claims......Read
39 complaints. 0 actions: UK health claims enforcement is a mockery, study finds
The UKs 220 Trading Standards (TS) agencies are failing to take action against products
making spurious health claims, a local charity has found after testing the system. ....Read
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Nutrition, Diets, Health Benefits & Related Research
Blueberries and apples tied to lower diabetes risk
Eating more blueberries, apples and pears may be linked to lower risk of diabetes, according
to a new U.S. study. These fruits are loaded with flavonoids, a natural compound present in
certain fruits, vegetables and grains, which some research has tentatively tied to heath
benefits such as a lower risk of heart disease or cancer. "People who ate a higher amount ofblueberries or apples, they tended to have a low risk of type 2 diabetes," said An Pan, a
research fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health who worked on the study. The
findings show an association, he added, but don't prove the fruits, themselves, prevent
diabetes..Read
Green tea can beat bad breath, cancer
Green tea's status as a superfood is growing gradually, as a new study has claimed that
drinking the beverage could help you fight bad breath and even mouth cancer. The study by
a team from Israel's Institute of Technology found that antioxidants found in the tea, called
polyphenols, destroy a number of compounds in the mouth that can lead to bad breath,tooth decay and even mouth cancer. The new findings will add to green tea's status as one
of nature's so-called "superfoods" , the Daily Mail reported . Past studies have suggested
that green tea helps prevent cancer and heart disease and lower cholesterol - and even ward
off Parkinson's and Alzheimer's..Read
Food Allergic Infants More Likely to Have Vitamin D Insufficiency
Vitamin D insufficiency at age 1 year was associated with a nearly fourfold increased
prevalence of a food allergy in a case-control study of 269 children. The finding appears
consistent with prior reports that linked the prevalence of food allergies to the latitude
gradients for where people lived, Dr. Katrina J. Allen and her associates reported in a posterat the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. The
study involved 5,276 12-month old infants from the Melbourne area enrolled in the Health
Nuts population-based study. All infants had skin prick tests to egg white, peanut, and
sesame; 1,005 developed at least a 1 mm wheal to at least one of these foods.Read
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Reviews, Comments, and Opinions
Moo-ve over Milk: Plant Alternatives Primed to Benefit from Protein Supplement Demand
As consumer demand for protein continues to surge and more categories seek to
incorporate the popular ingredient, a growing number of alternative sources are reaching
the market. Euromonitor International examines the rise of animal protein alternatives and
their potential impact on the consumer health market. Despite Siberian temperatures this
winter, protein is basking in a warm glow of international publicity, which has catapulted it
to the forefront of the supplement world recently. In February, The European Food Safety
Agency (EFSA) published its recommended intake value for protein. The agency's figure of
0.8 grams per kilogram per day is pegged to body weight. Given the average weights of
consumers in developed countries, these guidelines could represent significant increases
over the current 2000-calorie diet recommendations. For American males over 20, with an
average weight of 194 pounds according to the most recent figures from the US Centers for
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Disease Control, the EFSA recommended intake would be 71 grams, a full 31% more than the
current 54 grams recommended for a 2000-calorie diet.Read
UN Report submitted by the Special Rapporteur on the right to food
In this report, submitted to the Human Rights Council in accordance with
Council resolution 13/4, the Special
Rapporteur on the right to foodaddresses the links between health
and malnutrition. In the report, he
shows why undernutrition,
micronutrient deficiency and
overnutrition are different
dimensions of malnutrition that
must be addressed together
through a life-course approach.
Existing food systems have failed to
address hunger, and at the same
time encourage diets that are a
source of overweight and obesity
that cause even more deaths
worldwide than does underweight. A transition towards sustainable diets will succeed only
by supporting diverse farming systems that ensure that adequate diets are accessible to all,
that simultaneously support the livelihoods of poor farmers and that are ecologically
sustainable.pdf, 22 pagesRead
Water scarcity threatens food security
Water scarcity is challenging food security in the Asia-Pacific region as demand for food
surges with growing population while production is hindered by ever scarcer water
resources, a senior UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) official said as the World
Water Day falls on Thursday. Food production has to increase by 60 percent globally by
2050 when the world population is expected to reach 9 billion. The Asia- Pacific region has
little potential for water resources with about 78 percent of water supply already being used
for irrigation, said Hiroyuki Konuma, FAO assistant director-general and regional
representative for the Asia-Pacific region. Nearly 600 million people are suffering from
hunger and malnutrition in the Asia-Pacific region where food prices are twice as high as a
decade ago. Food prices will continue to increase in the next ten years Read
The chia crazeMany people in the UK won't have heard of the chia seed, but if regulators give their backing
this US superfood craze could be on the way. Goji berries, kombucha, wheatgrass, acai
berries. It seems rarely a year passes without at least one new health-food frenzy.
Everything from handfuls of strange seeds to bacteria-infested yoghurts to espresso-style
shots of odd-tasting green juices are touted as a shortcut to wellbeing. Chia will soon be
joining the list. So what exactly is it? Chia, or Salvia hispanica L, is a member of the mint
family from Mexico and South America. The flowering plant can sprout in a matter of days,
but chia's appeal is in the nutritional punch of its tiny seeds. With more omega-3 fatty acids
than salmon, a wealth of antioxidants and minerals, a complete source of protein and more
fibre than flax seed, the seeds have been dubbed a "dieter's dream", "the running food", "amiracle", and "the ultimate super food", by advocates and athletes.......Read
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The Philippine market for dairy products
The Philippines is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia and has a population of over
93 million. The country is almost completely dependent on imports of all dairy commodities.
Domestic milk is used only for ready-to-drink milk. Traditional Philippine cuisine does not
have any place for dairy products. Despite this, dairy consumption has grown, encouraged
by Government policies. Milk powders are largely used for reconstitution as ready-to-drink
milk (either fresh or UHT). The major players in the market are Fonterra Philippines, AlaskaMilk Corporation (USA), Nestle and Snow Mountain Corporation. The country has an import
requirement of around 180,000 tonnes of milk powders. SMP accounts for around 110,000
tonnes while WMP imports and whey combined make up around 70,000 tonnes. Milk
Powders (SMP, WMP, Whey and Buttermilk powder) constitute about 79% of total imports.
New Zealand is the largest supplier to the market, accounting for 36% of imports. This is
followed by the United States at 25%, Australia at 11% and Malaysia at 6%. Australia and
New Zealand have tariff free access due to a free trade agreement.Read
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Publications in the digital format (e-magazines)
If you have a decent Internet connection, digital editions of magazines are worth browsing
as these are not only interactive but also sources of new information, new products and
ingredients advertised by market leaders.
Asia Food Journal
March/April 2012
In this Issue
SPECIAL REPORT - Stevia Wonder - The recent approvalof zero-calorie sweetener stevia by the European Union
is accelerating the entry of healthy products into the
market.
Healthy Indulgence - Create chocolate products withhealthy ingredients such as dietary fiber and
cranberries.
Cocoa Trends - cocoa is poised to become important infunctional and healthier food products.
Making Sweets - Quality and low cost of ownership aremaking depositing an attractive method to producing
confectionery products.
PROCESSING - Enforcing Security, Use technology totrack products against food scandals and threats of bio-
terrorism.
.Read
Dairy Foods
March 2012
In this Issue
Eat. Drink. Dairy. - New foods and beverages from Ciao Bella,
Coach Farm, Kraft, Saint Benoit Creamery and others.
As the World Churns - Four ice cream processors follow their
own path to success. We speak with Philip R's, Salt & Straw,
Velvet and Mikawaya.
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Cheese Show Preview - What to see and do at the
International Cheese Technology Expo in Milwaukee, Wis.,
April 10-12.
Newsline - Customers Get the Nutrition Message; Rabobank's
Global Forecast
Ingredients - Working with Super Fruits
Trends in Coffee, TeaPackaging for Dairy Foods
Mixers and Blenders
.Read
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When What Where
Mar 27-30 Anuga FoodTec.Read Cologne, Germany
Please recommend the Functional Foods Weekly to your colleagues,suppliers and customers
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