Archives for August 24, 2003

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Beer meets thirst for low carbs

The faddish low carb appeal reaches the beverage marketplace with Labatt USA this week unveiling its new, low carbohydrate beer called Rock Green Light, to hit shelves nationwide on 1 October this year.

Size matters, understanding the French paradox

The "French paradox" - the intriguing phenomenon that pitches France's rich cuisine against a slender population - can be explained in part by portions that are significantly smaller in French restaurants and supermarkets than in their American...

Tagatose hits the marketplace, at last

Putting the pressure on its licensee MD Foods to bring tagatose to the marketplace may well have worked for the low cal sweetener patent holder Spherix international with the news this week that 7-Eleven has introduced a new drink that contains the...

Bulk ingredients boost nutra results

Nutraceutical ingredients supplier Health Sciences Group sees gross profits and sales soar on the back of its latest acquisition Quality Botanical Ingredients. The results will go some way to carving away the company's operating loss.