Lessons for food marketers as sugar consumption in UK tumbles As the health debate surrounding sugar continues, food marketers are reviewing their product formulation and marketing strategies. Nearly half...

WHO sugar intake recommendations provoke debate The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published a new guideline recommending that adults and children reduce their daily intake of free sugars to less...

Leading global food ingredients manufacturer Tate & Lyle have launched Dolcia Prima, a low-calorie sugar for use in processed foods and beverages globally. Dolcia Prima is Tate & Lyle’s brand...

Sanitarium launches reduced sugar Up&Go Breakfast food manufacturer Sanitarium has launched a new reduced sugar variety in its Up&Go liquid breakfast range. Sanitarium said its new Up&Go Reduced...

Packaged food and soft drinks account for half daily calories in Western countries Globally, consumers buy 1.5 trillion calories a day, with the average global consumer purchasing 765 calories each day...

Sugary drinks linked to earlier onset of menstrual periods, study Girls who frequently consume sugary drinks tend to start their menstrual periods earlier than girls who do not, according to new research...

Caffeine linked to increased soft drink consumption, but industry says Deakin study is ‘flawed’ A study that links caffeine with increased consumption of soft drinks is ‘flawed’, according to the...

Pic’s ‘artisan’ peanut butter launched in Australia New Zealand-based spreads manufacturer Pic’s has launched its ‘Really Good Peanut Butter’ in Australia. Pic’s said its peanut butter is...

SweetLife launches gluten-free baking mixes Australian small food manufacturer SweetLife has launched a range of baking mixes, called Perfect Sweet Bake Mixes, that the Company said are “gluten, grain...

Sipahh has launched an onlne store Flavoured drinking straw company Sipahh is set to launch its e-commerce store in February 2015, which will allow consumers to buy bulk packs of its straws. Sipahh straws,...