Dietary advice on added sugars needs ‘emergency surgery’: BMJ commentary
24-May-2013 - The food industry has manipulated dietary advice on added sugars for profit – and the advice itself is in urgent need of an overhaul, asserts a new commentary published in the Journal of the British Medical Association (BMJ).
Monk fruit makes headway…but still faces aftertaste issues: Mintel
23-May-2013 - Mintel analyst Laura Jones tells BeverageDaily.com that use of monk fruit as an all-natural, zero calorie sweetener has tripled in the past five years, but says she believes it still has taste issues to overcome.
Mid-calorie soft drink success rests on tackling stevia aftertaste issues: Analyst
23-May-2013 - Mid-calorie carbonated soft drink manufacturers must deal with the aftertaste issues associated with stevia, as the natural sweetener becomes more widely accepted by consumers, according to Datamonitor consumer analyst, Melanie Felgate.
UK children’s foods often higher in fat and sugar, study finds
21-May-2013 - A significant number of foods marketed to children in the UK are higher in fat and sugar than foods marketed to adults, suggests new research published in Public Health Nutrition.
EFSA postpones deadline for aspartame safety review
13-May-2013 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Commission have said they will extend the timeframe for the re-evaluation of aspartame to allow time to consider and address feedback.
Coca-Cola to offer low/no-calorie options in every market as it commits to 'being part of the solution' to obesity epidemic
08-May-2013 - Coca-Cola has pledged to offer low- or no- calorie beverage options in every market following criticism that it is still aggressively promoting full-sugar products in emerging markets while offering healthier options at home.
Europe must learn from the US on stevia, says Mintel
03-May-2013 - While stevia products have boomed in Europe, manufacturers should follow the US trend of blends if growth is to continue, a Mintel analyst says.
One extra sugary soda per day could increase diabetes risk by 18%: EPIC data
29-Apr-2013 - Consumption of one extra serving of sugar-sweetened beverage each day could be enough to increase the relative risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 18%, say researchers.
Do all children like sugary and fatty foods? Perhaps not, finds study
24-Apr-2013 - Children from different cultures prefer different levels of fat and sweetness in foods and drinks, suggests new research that calls into question the idea that all children are predisposed to fatty and sugary tastes.
Stevia approval opened new sweetener category, says Cargill
15-Apr-2013 - The relatively flat UK sweetener market grew 7% last year boosted by EU approval of stevia extracts in late 2011, says Cargill, the supplier of Truvia-brand stevia-based sweeteners.
Flemish dieticians apologise for Coca-Cola-sponsored sugar campaign
15-Apr-2013 - The Flemish Professional Association of Food Experts and Dieticians (VBVD) has apologised after launching an advertising campaign touting sugar as ‘part of a healthy diet’ – in a spot sponsored by Coca-Cola.
EFSA completes aspartame consultation, says it needs to ‘better explain’ risk assessment
10-Apr-2013 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has finished its consultation on the safety of aspartame with a public meeting held on Tuesday with representatives of national food safety authorities, EU institutions, consumer groups, NGOs, academia and the food industry.
‘Health, Environment, Choice’ hold sway in soft drinks: Zenith International
03-Apr-2013 - Health, the environment and consumer choice are the three main issues facing today’s soft drinks industry, according to InnoBev Global Beverages Congress 2013 organizer Zenith International.
NTC: ‘We have a unique, sustainable and cost effective solution to mask stevia’s licorice taste’
26-Mar-2013 - Geneva-based Natural Taste Consulting (NTC) has developed a ‘unique, sustainable and cost effective’ solution to significantly reduce the undesired licorice taste of stevia extracts, and bring the taste closer to sugar.
Cargill suffers bitter erythritol blow: EFSA rejects beverage use extension
13-Mar-2013 - Cargill has failed in its second attempt to secure EU approval for use of bulk sweetener erythritol in soft drinks, after EFSA published a negative opinion relating to its introduction on child safety grounds.
Classic Sprite reformulated with stevia for UK market
11-Mar-2013 - The Coca-Cola Company has reformulated its regular Sprite with stevia – and 30% fewer calories – for the UK market, the company has said.
Stevia extracts – without agriculture? Evolva and Cargill join forces on fermentation-derived extracts
06-Mar-2013 - Swiss firm Evolva Holding has partnered with Cargill to develop and commercialise stevia extracts derived from a fermentation process, rather than through traditional extraction from the stevia plant.
Nearly half extra EU sugar allowance already approved for 2013
05-Mar-2013 - The European Commission’s sugar management committee has approved nearly half of the extra sugar allowed to be released on the EU market this year – a total of 584,000 tonnes since January out of a 1.2m tonnes agreed in November.
Abolishing sugar quotas would quash competition, says ASSUC
01-Mar-2013 - European sugar traders have come out in support of continued sugar quotas to encourage a more competitive sugar market, according to trade association ASSUC (European Association of Sugar Traders).
AG Barr slams ‘absolutely untrue’ IRN-BRU sugar deception claims
13-Feb-2013 - AG Barr tells BeverageDaily.com it is 'very concerned' by an inaccurate article in UK national newspaper the Daily Mail, claiming it prefers profit to consumer health by hiding sugar values on cans of IRN-BRU Regular.