Australia
Slurpees and Slushies gain in popularity as other soft drinks wilt
Frozen drinks such as Slurpee and Slushie have gained in recent popularity, placing them among the few cold beverages to have done so, market research suggests.
Archives for March 16, 2016
Probiotic company adds antioxidant claim based on carotenoids produced by spore forming bacteria
Thrive Probiotics is bringing a message of diversity to the probiotics sphere. It’s necessary, the company believes, to increase the number of species in the gut for maximum health.
Australia
Resistant flour could defend against malnutrition and diarrhoea
A low-cost, flour-like substance could hold the key to reducing infant mortality rates from malnutrition and diarrhoea.
Experts take sides as NZ prepares to promote Health Star labelling
Next week will see New Zealand embark on a three-month awareness campaign to promote the voluntary Health Star labelling system in a move championed by the country’s food industry and retailers.
Coconut Beach founder: “We’re the anti-$8 coconut water”
The founders of Coconut Beach credit their affordable price to familial relationships with coconut growers in Thailand, and they want their product to reach the masses.
This week Down Under
Study: Binge drinking increases likelihood of committing crime
Australian binge drinkers are up to three times more likely to commit crimes or engage in antisocial behaviour—though rates for these have been declining in all sections of society, except for baby-boomers.