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Sodium Levels Little Changed

Sodium levels have not dropped much in packaged and restaurant foods over the last few years, despite industry-wide attempts to reduce salts, according to new research.
May 15, 2013
Researchers looked at mean sodium levels for identical food products that were collected in 2005, 2008 and 2011.
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Soy and Tomatoes Work Well Together

Tomatoes and soy foods may be more effective in preventing prostate cancer when they are eaten together than when either is eaten alone.
May 15, 2013
Only 45% of mice fed both foods developed the disease, compared to 61% in the tomato group, and 66% in the soy group.
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Potential for Rum

The future outlook for the rum sector looks positive thanks in part to strong growth potential in regions where it remains relatively under-developed.
May 15, 2013
Overall rum growth was a healthy 4.7% between 2006 and 2011.
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Probiotics and Endurance

A clinical trial shows athletes can run for 14% longer in hot conditions after being given probiotics.
May 14, 2013
The researchers also contend probiotics have the potential to help improve immune function and maintain gut health during periods of intense exercise.
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Fat Consumption and Alertness

A new study shows that eating higher amounts of fat is associated with increased daytime sleepiness.
May 14, 2013
Eating higher amounts of carbohydrates is associated with increased alertness.
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New Sr. VP at Rochem

Peterson joined the Rochem team in October 2008.
May 14, 2013
Rick Peterson has been promoted to senior vice president of Nutritionals, Food and Beverage at Rochem International Inc.
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Bell Opens New Facility

Bell Flavors & Fragrances opened an innovation center in Guadalajara, Mexico.
May 14, 2013
The CIB facility is a 900 sq. meter center that utilizes both sustainable “green” building technologies and LEED rated systems.
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Nutrition in Fast Food

Researchers at the University of Minnesota and St. Catherine University analyzed the menus of eight of the biggest fast food chains.
May 10, 2013
The researchers tracked how the nutritional value of menus has changed over more than a decade and found most restaurants have made only modest gains.
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Size of the World's Sweetener Market

A report estimates the market size of the global sugar substitute market in terms of revenue and volume.
May 10, 2013
The sugar substitute market is dominated by the North American region, accounting for 49.0% of the market share in 2012.
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