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Rising demand for natural sweeteners

Researchers at Canadean say obesity and health issues, in addition to taxes on sugary beverages, have caused countries to look toward natural sweeteners

Jeremy Gerrard

October 13, 2014

Soft drink manufacturers are cashing in on the trend with approximately 20 percent of new non-caloric soft drinks using natural sweeteners in 2013.

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Fats for a healthy diet

The Institute of Food Technologists identify nine fats consumers can include as part of their diets

Jeremy Gerrard

October 13, 2014

The fats include fish oil, flaxseed oil and Omega-3 fatty acids, as well as newcomers like hemp oil.

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GRAS: The “S” doesn’t stand for secret

October 7, 2014

In a study released earlier this year by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), concerns were raised about a loophole in the Food Additives Amendment of 1958 for substances designated by food manufacturers as generally recognized as safe.

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Seeing the big picture of sustainability

Materials, equipment and logistics all play a role in evolving the sustainability of manufacturers

Jeremy Gerrard

September 29, 2014

Though sustainability solutions are rarely restricted to a single focus, packaging plays an important role in cost effectively minimizing waste, without sacrificing form or function.

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Leading beverage companies pledge to reduce calories by 20 percent

The companies are using a two-pronged approach to reach their goal by 2025

Jeremy Gerrard

September 29, 2014

The Clinton Foundation, along with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, works with Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Dr Pepper to form a landmark agreement.

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Too much salt!

A new report from CDC reveals 90 percent of US children consume more than their recommended amounts of sodium every day

Jeremy Gerrard

September 15, 2014

Children ages six to 18 eat an average of 3,300mg of sodium a day, 1,000mg higher than the recommended daily allowance.

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Time to think digital

New report highlights benefits for early movers embracing the future as the consumer packaged goods industry approaches a “digital tipping point”

Jeremy Gerrard

September 15, 2014

By embracing a digital approach early, companies can establish leading positions that later will prove difficult for others to overtake.

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PROCESS EXPO UNIVERSITY program adds more schools

The supplemental educational complement to PROCESS EXPO 2015 received commitments from six additional universities, bringing the total to 12

Jeremy Gerrard

September 15, 2014

The PROCESS EXPO university program run by the Food Processing Suppliers Association will feature more than 35 hours of educational sessions.

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Snacks at meals drive market growth

A recent food and beverage market research study forecasts that snack foods eaten during main meal times will grow 5 percent over the next five years

Jeremy Gerrard

September 15, 2014

The strongest growth in snack foods during the next five years will be in the better-for-you categories such as yogurt or fresh fruit.

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AIOE makes equipment design easier

September 4, 2014

For processors of low-moisture foods, finding the right equipment is enough of a challenge—let alone knowing which mechanical specifications are necessary for a piece of equipment to conform to which particular food safety regulatory rules.