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... the 2010 global omega-3 market – just for foods and beverages and food supplements – is worth €5 ... the omega-3 sector continues to expand, according to packaged facts data packaged facts said the food, beverages and supplements figure, which excludes fish, represented a 17% rise on 2009 ... “this sector continues to show strong growth, although annual growth rates are naturally moderating downward from the explosive gains seen in 2004 and 2005,” packaged facts observed ... 4bn in 2004 and then €2 ... although growth rates have slowed since those peak years, packaged facts said it was far from overcrowded or saturated and predicted annual growth of 15-20% through 2015 ... “several factors combine to create a positive growth environment for omega-3 consumer products: continued consumer willingness to purchase functional food and supplement products; expanding public awareness of omega-3 and its range of health benefits; positive mainstream and trade media reporting; developments in the regulatory environment; increased market participation by major food and beverage manufacturers ... 78bn) in foods and drinks compared to $1 ... 3bn (€900m) for dietary supplements, with much of the food and beverage figure accounted for by omega-3 fortified infant foods and formulas ... the us food and beverage sector is expected to grow 14 ... 4% annually between 2006 and 2014, compared to 18% growth in the us supplements sector ... “even though research has shown the conversion of ala to epa and dha is inefficient, the number of foods formulated with flaxseed and other plant-based sources continues to increase because of the relative ease of handling; ease of incorporation into cereals, pasta and breads; and stability in these environments ... ” for dha and epa, formulation improvements had been significant, as had regulatory approval, especially in europe ... “european union rulings regarding health claims for products containing omega-3s are expected to be favorable, and will affect the regulatory environment for such products in other major markets, including the united states

... sugar-sweetened foods and drinks are not a cause of weight gain, says efsa the european food safety authority (efsa) article 13, general function opinion delivered yesterday found replacing sugars with intense sweeteners does not contribute to the maintenance or achievement of a normal body weight or normal blood glucose concentrations ... the opinion ajinomoto said, “states that there is not sufficient evidence to demonstrate that sugar-sweetened foods and drinks cause weight gain, and that there is not sufficient evidence that replacing them with low calorie alternatives therefore helps people to control their weight ... ” “nevertheless, it remains a matter of common sense that providing choices of foods and beverages with fewer calories can only be helpful to people who want to reduce or control their weight

... the food industry is under fire again for advertising foods high in fat, sugar and salt (hfss) to children and this time competition is being blamed ... a so-called “civil war” between european food manufacturers is leading to large numbers of promotions and advertisements about these foods being aimed at children, according to the author of a new eu-funded study published today ... this is despite voluntary pledges from leading companies that such marketing efforts would cease, said the report: “a junk-free childhood: responsible standards for marketing foods and beverages to children”, published by the international association for the study of obesity ... ” the types of foods being focused on are soft drinks, snack foods, sweet breakfast cereals and fast foods ... in the 2007 eu pledge, 11 leading food and beverage companies agreed to stop junk food ads on tv, in print and on the internet to under-12s by the end of 2008 ... the signatories included burger king, coca-cola, danone, ferrero, general mills, kellogg, mars, nestlé, unilever, lu snack foods (kraft food) and pepsico ... he added: “we found disagreement concerning what age the rules should apply, and whether or not company-owned websites should be included in self-regulations ... we also found big gaps in what was covered, with companies disagreeing about the use of toys with products, brands in advergames, and equity brand characters like tony the tiger and quiky the nesquik bunny ... ” he added: “the children's food market is worth billions of euros and the struggle for access is tantamount to civil war in the food industry ... in this context self-regulation is ineffective and only serves to defer proper controls ... last year the uk media watchdog ofcom said that children had been exposed to less hfss products through tv advertising since 2005 and it saw no need to tighten the current regulations

... the food industry is under fire again for advertising foods high in fat, sugar and salt (hfss) to children and this time competition is being blamed ... a so-called “civil war” between european food manufacturers is leading to large numbers of promotions and advertisements about these foods being aimed at children, according to the author of a new eu-funded study published today ... this is despite voluntary pledges from leading companies that such marketing efforts would cease, said the report: “a junk-free childhood: responsible standards for marketing foods and beverages to children”, published by the international association for the study of obesity ... ” the types of foods being focused on are soft drinks, snack foods, sweet breakfast cereals and fast foods ... in the 2007 eu pledge, 11 leading food and beverage companies agreed to stop junk food ads on tv, in print and on the internet to under-12s by the end of 2008

... this week's research includes insight into the increasing importance of m-commercethis week's batch of reports includes a look at the increasingly important m-commerce channel and the role that mobile phones are playing in retail ... elsewhere, the reports include research on the top 100 ice cream manufacturers, the use of omega-3 in food and drinks sold in the us and a swot analysis of conagra foods ... top 100 ice cream manufacturers (global)using a unique method of analysis, each of the top 100 global ice cream manufacturers is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages ... omega-3 foods and beverages in the u ... , 3rd editionomega-3 remains one of the most successful and promising functional ingredients in the food and beverage industry ... this report looks at trends and opportunities ... flavours in sweet and savoury snacks in russiathe sweet and savoury snacks market is developing under the global health and wellness trend which influences new product launches with widening flavour choices and sophistication ... chocolate spreads market in france to 2014this report provides data on expenditure and consumption as well as key distribution channels, and reveals the leading companies in the french chocolate spreads market ... uk m-commerce 2011the rapid growth and the increasing use of mobiles by consumers as part of the shopping process means it is an area that retailers cannot afford to ignore ... thawing out?: global opportunities for chilled, frozen and canned/preserved foodthis global briefing offers an insight into the size and shape of the packaged food market, highlights hot topics, emerging geographies, categories and trends and identifies the leading companies and brands ... conagra foods, inc ... - swot analysisthis swot analysis examines the company's key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy

... a new study from the harvard school of public health has found that small changes in diet, lifestyle and sleep patterns are strongly linked with long term weight gain, with humble potato the single biggest offender ... because the weight gain is so gradual and occurs over many years, it has been difficult for scientists and for individuals themselves to understand the specific factors that may be responsible,” said lead author dariush mozaffarian, associate professor in the department of epidemiology at hsph and division of cardiovascular medicine, brigham and women’s hospital (bwh), and harvard medical school ... the foods associated with the biggest weight gain over the 20-year study period included potato chips, other potato foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, unprocessed meats and processed meats ... on the other hand, certain foods were linked with reduced weight gain - yoghurt, nuts, fruits, wholegrains and vegetables ... 69lb) every four years, and one extra serve of potatoes in other forms, just over half a kilogram ... the research was conducted as part of the nurses’ health study (nhs), the nurses’ health study ii (nhs ii), and the health professionals follow-up study (hpfs), evaluating changes in lifestyle factors and weight gain every four years in just under 100,000 women and 22,500 men in the us ... according to the researchers, just counting calories may not be the best way to keep a healthy diet, and other yardsticks such as fat, sugars or energy density may be misleading ... instead, they said that focusing on overall dietary quality and healthier foods and beverages is the best option ... “these findings underscore the importance of making wise food choices in preventing weight gain and obesity,” said frank hu, professor of nutrition and epidemiology at hsph and senior author of the paper ... “the idea that there are no ‘good’ or ‘bad’ foods is a myth that needs to be debunked ... ” in particular, the researchers said that the most useful changes appeared to be reducing liquid sugars (such as soft drink) and other sweets, reducing starches and refined grains like potatoes, white bread, white rice and low-fibre cereals, reducing processed foods, and increasing minimally processed foods like fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and yoghurt

... big and small brands alike were hit by the contamination scandal as it was found that two major local food additive suppliers had added dehp to a widely used clouding agent ... taiwan has recalled nearly half a million bottles of sports drinks and fruit juices, and china has banned 948 products imported from the country ... and because taiwan busily trades with its neighbours, other countries in the region could also be hit ... ” food safety reform? the scale of the dehp crisis has raised questions about food safety in taiwan and led to various suggestions for reform ... other suggestions include compulsory reporting of dehp and better mechanisms for food safety management ... but questions hang over the ability and willingness of the taiwanese government to implement reforms ... lee said: “do they have enough resources to test new chemicals arising and help set up a better food safety mechanism given that the market is fragmented? will manufacturers stick to the rules strictly when more paperwork/bureaucracy or costs are expected to grow given that lots of foods and beverages are seasonal?”

... this week's batch of reports includes a two-part look at commodities and in particular the factors behind the volatility in prices and forecasts for the years ahead ... elsewhere, the reports include a look at the top 100 confectionery companies worldwide, the use of omega-3 in food and drinks sold in the us and a swot analysis of uk retailer sainsbury's ... agricultural commodities - part 1: general operating environmentthis first part of this report investigates the general operating environment underpinning price movements and volatility ... how do factors including population, energy consumption, currency volatility and government policy impact agricultural commodities prices, and what lessons can be learnt? agricultural commodities – part 2: present performance and future prospectsthe second part of this report examines present and future prices for key food inputs like wheat, corn, rice, cocoa, sugar, soy and milk ... what, if anything, can the industry do to mitigate potentially catastrophic price volatility for food inputs? top 100 confectionery companies (global)using a unique method of analysis, each of the global top 100 confectionary companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages ... omega-3 foods and beverages in the us, 3rd editionaccording to this report, three factors indicate that another boom for omega-3-enhanced products is on the horizon: 1) an ongoing release of scientific studies supporting the health benefits of consuming omega-3, 2) innovative product introductions, and 3) strong consumer awareness and demand ... j sainsbury plc - swot analysisthis swot analysis examines the company’s key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy ... top 100 consumer food manufacturers (global)using a unique method of analysis, each of the global top 100 consumer food manufacturers is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages

... efsa’s panel on additives and nutrient sources (ans) has concluded that the adi of natural red-orange colour lutein may be extended to extracts of tagetes erecta with at least 60 per cent total carotenoids as esters, after the examination of new data from natcol ... last july the ans panel of the european food safety authority established an adi of 1mg/kg bw/day for natural lutein (e161b) from tagetes ereta, a marigold from mexico, with at least 80 per cent carotenoids lutein and zeathanthin ... (79 and 5% respectively) ... the uncertainty factor of 200 per cent was down to the lack of a multigenerational reproductive toxicity study, and of chronic toxicity/carcinogenicity studies ... however following the publication of the opinion the natural food colours association (natcol) and the european chemical industry council (cefic) wrote to efsa to point out that some data on lutein esters do exist that could fill some of the gaps it identified ... all the studies they forwarded related to a specific lutein ester preparation from tagetes erecta with more than 60 % total carotenoid esters, of which 93 per cent were lutein and the rest zeaxanthin ... natural emphasis the extension of the adi to lower carotenoid levels will aid the adoption of natural lutein colour in foods and beverages, at a time when food manufacturers are turning away from synthetic colours – and in particular the so-called southampton six, which necessitate a warning label on hyperactivity in children on any food product in which they are used in europe

... 5l/day) and malaysia (9l/day) ... the highest level of soy drink consumption among non-asian nations were australia, canada and spain all at about 3l/day ... us consumption, which market researcher mintel has noted is falling for all soy foods and beverages, was lower at about 1 ... “there is more competition from other milk substitutes such as almond, hemp and rice and so the soy market is changing,” he said ... ” “but everyone is dealing with the negative european food safety authority (efsa) opinion on soy potein and cholesterol last year – that is having an effect too