February 2010: Functional Food and Beverage
Articles
U.S. Functional Sales Slow, but Category Outpaces Overall Food Sector in '09
Future expansion could be stifled by increased regulatory scrutiny and growing consumer skepticism over unsubstantiated product claims.
Will Consumers Force Manufacturers to Stop Skimping on Functional Ingredients?
Pressure mounts for companies to include efficacious ingredient amounts in their foods and beverages.
European Union's Health Claims Legislation Sets Nutrition Industry on Edge
Severe new rules make it that much more difficult for firms to sell in Europe and may shape future U.S. policy.
Functional Firms Search for the World's Next Big Super Fruit
Argentina-based firm Neotropico scours South America for promising botanical ingredients such as camu camu and yacon.
Spain: An Innovator in the Global Functional Food Market
It may not be the largest, but the Spanish market is the most dynamic thanks to Ebro Puleva and Danone.
'Ridiculous' Claims Do the Most Damage to Functional Food Brands
After 30 years with food giant Nestle, Steve Allen a longtime friend to and editorial advisory board member for Nutrition Business Journal is retiring
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