Brand owners embracing stand-up pouches
Canned soup in decline across Europe and Australia
Canned soup is in decline due to its metal food can packaging, says Euromonitor International.
Archives for January 7, 2014
Bitter grimace explained by Japanese scientists
Researchers in Japan have identified links between how palatable a taste is and blood circulation across different parts of the face—going some way to giving an explanation for the squinting mechanism caused by the taste of something bitter.
Australians give marks for beer advertising
From the legendary “matter of fact, I’ve got it now” Vic Bitter ads to the notorious Toohey’s Dry “tongue” commercial, the history of Australian TV beer advertising is long and illustrious.
Bird flu found at Chinese poultry market
Chinese authorities have confirmed that a sample taken from a live poultry market in the country’s Guangdong province has tested positive for bird flu H7N9.
ChromaDex signs $62 million deal for Niagen, Purenergy ingredients
ChromaDex has announced the largest deal in its history, a $62 million agreement with nework marketing company 5LINX that covers its Niagen and Purenergy ingredients.