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2013 New Products Annual: Beverages

Cold Drinks Are "Hot"

Benefiting from a number of studies, coffee and tea introductions, not to mention sales, surged in 2012.

March 22, 2013

Consumers found an array of new beverages on shelves in 2012, with promises of health, an energy boost and even help with weight loss.

Weight Management Sales Surging

U.S. retail sales of the weight management products and services will reach $38.0 billion in 2013 and $40.9 billion in 2016

March 19, 2013

Foods and beverages represent the largest share of sales, at almost 80%.

FDA: Menu Labeling Taking Longer than Expected

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that the task of finalizing a law requiring certain establishments to print calorie counts on menus is taking the administration a longer time to finish due to complications and specific requirements.

March 19, 2013

The FDA states that it hopes to finish drafting and editing the law by this spring, however, many of the businesses are still lobbying hard to be exempt from this new law.

Chewing Gum not a Diet Aid

Contrary to popular diet advice, chewing gum may not help people eat less or lose weight, new research suggests.

March 19, 2013

Chewing gum may, in fact, leat people to avoid fruits and vegetables.

Memory on Meals

According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, if a person recalls the last meal as being filling and satisfying, they are more likely to consume less food in their next meals.

March 19, 2013

Distracted eaters are more likely to take in extra calories due to overeating in their immediate meal.

Skinny for Chocolate Week

Skinny Cow Candy is introducing new Skinny Cow Divine Filled Chocolates.

March 18, 2013

The launch is scheduled to coincide with National Chocolate Week.

Food and Emotion

Penn State researchers wanted to find out exactly how emotions drive eating behaviors.

March 18, 2013

The study found unhealthy foods can lead to a worsening of mood.

Family Meals and Nutrition

Research shows that families who regularly eat together are more likely to consume more fruits, vegetables, grains and calcium-rich foods.

March 12, 2013

Families dining together appears more common than ever.

Xyience Adds a Pair

Xenergy + Hydration, Xenergy + Tea and Xenergy + Lemonade are zero-calorie, sugar-free and vitamin fortified drinks that are made with all natural flavors and colors.

March 11, 2013

The energy drink that prides itself on being "the energy drink of the health club, not the nightclub" has added a couple of new varieties to its line.