Dr. Phil faces lawsuit
Dr. Phil faces lawsuit Dr. Phil McGraw, the well-known talk show host, is currently facing a class action lawsuit against his weight loss products that were…
Junk foods with seaweed fibre
Junk foods with seaweed fibre British scientists are reportedly studying an extract of a highly fibrous type of seaweed, which could be added to junk food to…
Hire a personal chef
Hire a personal chef Want great-tasting meals, catered to your dietary needs, without any of the shopping and cooking? Outsource! Explore the possibilities…
Tetra pak takes over
Tetra pak takes over Several new products have been introduced recently, all taking advantage of Tetra Pak's innovative, shelf-stable,…
More on the functional foods horizon
More on the functional foods horizon Food manufacturers are racing to develop ‘functional foods’ and ingredients that will help battle obesity in…
7-Eleven jumps on functional food bandwagon
7-Eleven jumps on functional food bandwagon 7-Eleven has launched its own line of "functional" foods and beverages, under the Formula 7 brand. The…
100 calorie snacks: can you eat just one?
100 calorie snacks: can you eat just one? They're all over the shelves in the US, and becoming more prevalent in Canada: 100-calorie snacks. While…
Atkins' weight loss empire goes belly up
Atkins' weight loss empire goes belly up Atkins Nutritionals has filed for bankruptcy this month, and the low-carb manufacturer hopes to reinvent itself…
Energy drink claims doubted
Energy drink claims doubted Medical experts are warning consumers about the potential adverse side effects of popular energy drinks. While many of these…
Functional foods for healthy blood pressure
Functional foods for healthy blood pressure There is increasing interest among food manufacturers to design foods that contain health-promoting or…