Articles Tagged with ''sugar''

A new article published in the International Journal of Obesity found there is no evidence to suggest the current obesity epidemic in the U.S. can be specifically blamed on consumption of high fructose corn syrup.

General Mills has improved the health profile of 68% of its U.S. Retail sales volume since 2005.

Nestle Juicy Juice has introduced Juicy Juice Fruitifuls, an all-natural juice beverage.

The Food and Drug Administration rejected the Corn Refiners Association's bid to rename high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) as "corn sugar."

Foods should be marked and labeled as low or high on the glycemic index (GI) so that people can make healthy choices, says one doctor.

Arlon Food and Agriculture Partners LP has acquired Wholesome Sweeteners.

Worried about obesity and related health issues, some consumers are looking for more low- and no-sugar foods and beverages. In turn, manufacturers are considering various sweetener alternatives for new sugar-free options that still provide a similar flavor experience.

Vitiva, Slovenia, launches its stevia line under Sweet’nVit brand, providing maximum sweetness with minimum bitterness, following EC recent approval for use in food/beverage applications in Europe.

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) scientists argue that increased global consumption of sugar is primarily responsible for a whole range of chronic diseases.

Researchers have found evidence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk in the blood of adolescents who consume a lot of fructose, or fruit sugar.