Childhood hunger is a serious problem in the US, so at first blush it may appear flippant that General Mills created a full-sized slide that extends from a giant cereal box into a bowl of heart-shaped Cheerio pillows to raise awareness and funds for the...
The consumer buzz for boosting 'good' gut bacteria will see Europe's prebiotics market value exceed $3.5 Billion by 2026, according to new market research.
The success of chia and quinoa has opened the door for other less-known ancient grains, but one South African company exporting teff is wary of a boom and bust effect.
The impressive growth with all things protein will continue, with clear beverages, breakfast cereal, and maybe even protein in French fries offering opportunities for suppliers and manufacturers alike.
As the FDA prepares to conduct consumer research into whole grain labeling statements before it issues finalized guidance for industry, the debate over precisely what should constitute a ‘whole grain’, as well as how the amount of whole grain should be...
Ready-to-eat cereals giant Post Holdings has moved into the active nutrition and supplements market with a $180m deal to acquire Premier Nutrition Corporation (PNC) - maker of Titan and Premier Protein bars and shakes, and Joint Juice (liquid supplements...
The international weight management market was worth a whopping US$ 7.3 billion last year, and is expected to grow by up to 8 per cent for the next five years, according to Leatherhead.
Cereal enriched with maize whole grains may boost the populations of beneficial bacteria – representing a possible prebiotic alternative to inulin, according to new research.
Cereals offer the best potential for growth in the immune-supporting ingredients sector, according to a new report from Danish-based research group Bio2com.
Rice bran manufacturer NutraCea is set to meet capacity expansion targets for its baby cereal plant in Phoenix, which should see production almost double by the end of the second quarter.
FutureCeuticals has debuted an ingredient derived from a blend of
grains it says delivers nutrition and mouthfeel benefits to most
food categories, especially beverages and baked goods.
The industry body Grain Foods Foundation has revamped its logo -
used on the packaging of member products - in order to better
convey the link between grains and vitality.
The American Association of Cereal Chemists International (AACCI)
is meeting this week in Europe, where experts from the
international cereals and grains industry are discussing latest
developments in grain-based science and technology.
Finnish researchers have reported that the lignan,
7-hydroxymatairesinol, is not only found in Norway spruce, but may
also be the dominant lignan in a wide range of cereals.
Supporting evidence for the health benefits of regular cereal
consumption, girls who eat breakfast cereal daily weigh less than
their friends who opt for a different morning sustenance, reveals a
new study.
A new all wholegrain cereal range was launched in the UK last week
by cereal giant Kellogg, targeting the increasing number of
consumers turning towards healthier wholegrain products. Yet a
Mintel analyst says it is unlikely to be...
A new laboratory designed to improve the quality of barley and oats
could have major implications for makers of breakfast cereals,
beverages and bakery goods.
Children who frequently consume cereal are less likely to be
overweight, according to the findings of a new study published in
today's Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
Children who frequently consume cereal are less likely to be
overweight, according to the findings of a new study published in
today's Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
Scientists claim to have discovered a method to increase the
vitamin E content of corn seeds by up to six times. With future
research to focus on soybeans, a new generation of health promoting
grain crops and foods could be around...
Eating too much refined bread and cereal may be at the root of the
teenage acne suffered by almost all adolescents in the developed
world, according to a report in this month's New Scientist
which reveals new US research.
A reduction in pollution levels in Britain has had one unexpected -
and unwanted - effect. Wheat grown there has far lower levels of
the the essential mineral selenium than its counterparts in North
America.
Eating wholegrain oat cereal every day can help cut blood pressure
or reduce the need for blood pressure medication, according to
researchers from the US.
A new test is being developed to allow oat and barley breeders to
detect high levels of beta-glucans, cell wall plant components
which have been shown to have reduce the risk of heart disease in
humans.
A compound found in certain foods may be a cause of testicular
cancer in young men, according to new research published in this
month's Cancer Causes and Control journal.
The American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) this week
announced the appointment of its 2001/2002 Board of Directors, to
be installed on October 18, 2001.