Issue Archive

Not Your Momma’s Orange Juice
Today’s O.J. is pushing the boundaries of functional ingredients while widening its appeal.

Food Biz Kids: Healthier chips get mixed reviews
'More flavor, please.' New healthy chips don't pass the taste test with these kids.

Wal-Mart suppliers learn the score
Beginning this month, the retailer’s Packaging Scorecard helps suppliers gauge the relative sustainability of their packaging.

The convergence of organic and green
Another reason to reformulate for organics: environmental responsibility.

Rollout: The best new products of February 2008
This month's new product rollout features omega-3 buttery spreads from Smart Balance; heart-healthy fire-roasted tomatoes from Hunt's; new dark chocolate from Ghiradelli; pretzel crackers from Town House; and whole grain Lean Pockets from Nestle.

A truly craveable sandwich in a box
While no healthier than fast food, Oscar Mayer Deli Creations Complete Sandwiches delighted our taste testers with components and convenience in a hot package.

Ingredient Roundup: Flavors

New Ingredient Profiles: January/February 2008
These ingredient profiles include a soy neutriceutical, prickly pear cactus extracts and antioxidant-rich berries.

Nutrition Beyond the Trends: Aloe’s Resurrection
Aloe's popularity as a food or beverage ingredient never caught on in the past, but now that's beginning to change.

Send in the Clones
David Feder shares his views on the FDA approving cloned food for human consumption. What kind of Frankenfood do we have in our future?

Going Gluten Free
According to research data, even though fewer than 1 percent of the U.S. population have been medically restricted from ingesting gluten, the category has taken off enormously.

Visualize Whirled Peas or the Pulse of the Green Movement
Pulses – peas, beans, chick peas and lentils – are healthy, versatile, gluten-free and environmentally friendly, proof that great things come in small packages.

How to launch a new manufacturing line
Consulting engineers can be great allies in expanding or changing your process, but only you can impress on them the unique needs of your company and your plant.

Equipment Round-Up: Cleaning & sanitation products
This equipment section features a liquid pre-treamtent, an ozone-dosing system and a cheap and easy vacuum.

Some health claims in jeopardy
FDA is re-evaluating health claims for soy, antioxidant vitamins and fat-cancer.

Ingredients from Where?
A flattening world, consumer price resistance and overtaxed regulators require new approaches to ensure the safety of imported food ingredients.

Just Say No to Clones
The food industry should fund a forum to assess the advisability of clones in the food supply.

New Ingredient Profiles: February/March 2008
Your Nutraceutical Ingredient Information Source

On the Shelf Beverages Special
On the Shelf devotes this month's product profiles to beverage trends, including teas, sodas and functional drinks.

Expert Opinion: Soy Update
After examining a surge of negative soy reports, experts are finding they don’t add up.

Wellness Foods HealthBites: February 2008
What's happening in the world of nutrition and health.

Toops' Scoops: Healthy Eating a Struggle
Helping consumers find enjoyment in fruits, vegetables and grains is a huge opportunity for processors and retailers.

Trends: Cheese consumption, interest show no signs of abating
IDDBA report notes trends toward natural, artisanal and local cheeses.

Women take Heart
Heart disease kills several million women each year, but food processors are targeting it in the campaign to enhance women’s heart health.

HealthBites: Jamba Heart Defender

HealthBites: Calorie Burners for Schools

Precious Resources
Nourish America launches new initiative to deliver prenatal nutrition to underprivileged pregnant women

Mad About the Soy
New Ingredient Profiles: Lunasin-XP

Ingredient Research
Blue Pacific Flavors Inc. announces strategic collaboration agreement with HortResearch

Have a Tea and a Smile
Coca-Cola Co. purchases 40-percent stake in Honest Tea Inc.