Flavours Newsletter
Dec 2002 - What’s new in Flavours

Key Statistics European sports nutrition enters mainstream market
The European sports nutrition market offers promising growth potential to manufacturers of sports product ingredients, with the market forecast to grow by 8.4 per cent between 2002-2009, according to a ‘European Market for Sports Nutrition Ingredients’ report by Frost & Sullivan Foodnavigator.com http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/news.asp?id=6393

Key Statistics Global soft drinks up 2.5%
Global drinks consumption is rising by 2.5% a year, with total volume reaching 1.27 trillion (million million) litres in 2001, equivalent to 207 litres per person, according to the latest research. The figures, from globaldrinks.com, an online database from drinks consultancy Zenith International, show that Asia/Australasia has the highest regional share of world consumption, with 32% of total volume in 2001. Tea is the world's most popular drink at 54 litres per person, followed by carbonates and milk. However, bottled water is the fastest growing market, accounting for 35% of overall volume growth from 1996 to 2001. East Europe is forecast to achieve the greatest future growth in total beverage consumption, by over 50 litres per person between 2001 and 2006. The database anticipates that total world consumption will reach 1.44 trillion litres in 2006, a continuing annual growth rate of 2.5%. Zenith International, on Just-drinks.com http://just-drinks.com/nd.asp?art=18268&dm=yes

Key Statistics Organic sales surge (USA)
More than 40 million households - 39 per cent of the US population - use organic products, reports the 2002 Organic Consumer Trends Report (OCTR), jointly produced by The US Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) and SPINS. According to the report, this household penetration accounts for $6.9 billion (€6.8bn) in US food and beverage organic sales. The OCTR analysis includes consumer attitudes and purchase behaviours along with dollar and unit sales of over 40 organic product categories and 100 plus sub-segments. The report anticipates strong growth in organics, helped by the new regulations for organic food and beverage certification and labelling introduced in October by the US Department of Agriculture. Foodnavigator.com

Key Statistics Consumers turning to soft drinks in on-trade
The sale of soft drinks in pubs in the UK is set to reach £1.8 billion this year, a record for the industry, as lifestyles and attitudes towards soft drinks change, according to a report by Britvic. Changing consumer patterns means people are looking for healthier options and more choice. They don't always want alcohol and pubs have had to embrace this, the report says. Despite these changes in consumer perception, beer still sells almost twice as much as soft drinks, with £3.3billion worth of sales. However, soft drinks do outsell spirits, which only registers £1billion and wine at £600m Just-drinks.com http://just-drinks.com/nd.asp?art=18370&dm=yes

Key Statistics Food and drink spend on plastic cards
In the year to October 2002, consumer food and drink expenditure on credit and debit cards in the UK increased by 10.7%. The average was £35.67 reports Barclaycard. Grocer, on Headlines from Mintel

Key Statistics Water sales to overtake carbonates by 2005
Sales of commercial water are to overtake those of carbonated soft drinks by 2005, according to a recent report. In its Global Packaged Water Report global beverage researcher Canadean forecasts that in 2005, packaged and bulk water (water cooler) volumes will reach 190 billion litres, having grown from the present 150 billion litres at 8% per annum. In contrast carbonated soft drinks are growing at the considerably lower rate of 2% per annum, resulting in 2005 estimated volumes of 187 billion litres. Canadean, on Just-drinks.com http://just-drinks.com/nd.asp?art=18384&dm=yes

Key Statistics 1 in 5 children addicted to fizzy drinks
1 in 5 children drink nearly 10 cans of sugary fizzy drinks each week, according to research by the Turner Dental School at Manchester University. Youngsters are becoming addicted to sugar, which can damage teeth, cause obesity and dehydration. Daily Mail, on Headlines from Mintel

Key Statistics Report highlights 'shocking' drinking habits of UK kids
While bottled water consumption in the UK is on the increase, adults are driving most of this. But kids, who are rarely catered for by water producers, could be damaging their health by failing to drink enough H20. A new report from Scottish water group Highland Spring presents stark new evidence of just how poor British children’s drinking habits have become. The report, called A Spoonful of Sugar?, claims that consumption of sweet, fizzy drinks is increasing, with some 21 per cent of children aged 7-10 drinking up to 10 cans of carbonated drinks a week. More worrying still is that 80 per cent of these drinks are bought for their children by parents - clear evidence that the healthy drinking message is not getting through to the people who matter. Foodanddrinkeurope.com http://www.foodanddrinkeurope.com/news/news.asp?id=1081

Key Statistics Tea is still the world’s most popular drink
Global drinks consumption is rising by 2.5% a year, according to leading drinks consultancy Zenith International and total volume reached 1.27 trillion (million million) litres in 2001, equivalent to 207 litres per person. Other key findings revealed that: Asia/Australasia has the highest regional share of world consumption, with 32% of total volume in 2001; tea is the world’s most popular drink at 54 litres per person, followed by carbonates and milk; bottled water is the fastest growing market, accounting for 35% of overall volume growth from 1996 to 2001; and eastern Europe is forecast to achieve the greatest future growth in total beverage consumption, by over 50 litres per person between 2001 and 2006. Zenith anticipates that total world consumption will reach 1.44 trillion litres in 2006, a continuing annual growth rate of 2.5%. Food Industry News, November 2002

Key Statistics Rise in the market for alcoholic drinks in the UK
The average person over 15 in the UK consumed 10.5 litres of pure alcohol (LPA) in 2001. This was a significant increase over year 2000. Thus this market is large and mature. Consumption has increased every year since 1993. Beer heads the van with approximately 50% of all LPA consumption. It has dropped slightly since the end of the 1970s. Wine, by contrast, has increased as wealth has increased within the populace. Advertising spend for wine has not increased particularly. The exception being branded wines such as Lindemans, a brand strong enough to justify large-scale media advertising campaigns, normally via press. Gordon's Gin spent 3 times as much as Tesco did on its wine range campaigns. Top beer brand Guinness spent more than twice that of Gordon's over the same timescale. Admap, on Headlines from Mintel
Key Statistics Sports nutrition market set to grow New analysis from Frost & Sullivan reveals that the European sports nutrition market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.5% from $500m in 2002 to reach $876.52m by 2009. Food Industry News, December 2002

Key Statistics Bottled water market could be facing a threat from a new generation of sweet-toothed customers
According to a report by Highland Spring - Spoonful of Sugar? - the bottled water market could be facing a threat from a new generation of sweet-toothed customers. Water market growth rates are forecast to slow from the current 15% level to between 10% and 12% over the next 2 years. Long-term growth is uncertain because only a tiny minority of Britain's children now opt for water. Only 12% of British children drink water. 9 in 10 7-10 year olds now drink fizzy drinks. Sales of fizzy drinks are growing at 3.6% pa. Morning Advertiser, on Headlines from Mintel
Key Statistics Social snacking - biggest growth area in the UK snack market The biggest growth area in the UK snack market is social snacking. Thus many manufacturers are targeting this. KP has emphasised this occasion with a number of new products that include: Hula Hoops Minis and McCoy's Dips. Walkers launched an evening snacking programme in 1999. This was centred on its Doritos range of dips and chips. The value of this in the UK is now £59m. Convenience Store, on Headlines from Mintel

Key Statistics Flavour breakout Cola
(55%), Lemon & Lime (14%) and Orange (10%) continue to dominate the global carbonate market. However, although demand for carbonated soft drinks continues to rise, it is at a decelerating rate. Across the world alternative flavours are beginning to challenge the stranglehold of cola. In Honduras for example, tamarind and banana is the local speciality; in Mexico apple is second favourite followed by grapefruit; in Eastern Europe a rye prepared mixture known as kvass is popular; and other local flavours from around the world include an extensive range of tastes - herbal consistently ranks highly, as does malt, papaya, Guarana (Brazil) and sarsaparilla (Taiwan); in Indonesia strawberry is growing rapidly (Strawberry Fanta). Soft Drinks International, December 2002

Business & Economics Consumer shopping up in October
The British Retail Consortium has announced a 4% growth in like-for-like sales on the UK high street during October 2002. Total sales were up 7% the largest rise since March 2002. Menswear boosted sales for department stores where sales of coats and anoraks were particularly strong. Daily Telegraph, on Headlines from Mintel
Business & Economics US economy faces problems Alan Greenspan, head of the US central bank, has issued a warning that the economy of America still faces important problems. Greenspan, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, informed Congress that the prospect of a war against Iraq and the declining stock market had weakened confidence. A fall-out from corporate scandals and the continuing reluctance of businesses to make further investments, are also contributing to the slowdown. BBC News Online, on Headlines from Mintel

Business & Economics UK retail sales growth continues
During October 2002, retail sales in the UK grew by 0.8% from September 2002, suggesting that a boom in consumer spend remains. According to the Office for National Statistics, retail sales volumes grew by 0.8% in October 2002, from September, and were up 6% against October 2001. The annual rate of growth was the best since April 2002, and is likely to result in no change for UK interest rates when the Bank of England next meets. BBC News Online, on Headlines from Mintel

Business & Economics UK economic slowdown during next 2 years
New research claims that around 50,000 companies will go out of business within the next 2 years, due to an economic slump. A slowdown in consumer expenditure is also expected. London Metro, on Headlines from Mintel

Business & Economics Food and drink sales on track
Although UK retail sales growth fell to their lowest level in two years last month, sales of food and drink remained steady and in line with expectations helped by beer, wine and spirits promotions. Like-for-like sales rose 2% in November compared with the same period in 2001 while total sales rose 4.9%, according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium. Grocer.todayalerts.com http://www.grocertoday.co.uk/article.asp?s=1&a=251185

International Developments THAILAND:
Coca-Cola moves into energy-drink segment Coca-Cola is set to enter Thailand's fast-growing energy drinks market next year to offset the slow growth in sales of its carbonated drinks. With its local bottler, Thai Pure Drinks Co, Coca-Cola Thailand plans to launch a new energy drink brand and its presence will fuel further competition in the market. Its brand name has not be finalised yet and the firm also has no plans to borrow energy drink brand names from Coca-Cola in overseas markets, including Japan, where Real Gold energy drinks are sold currently, or Lift in Australia. Bangkok Post, on Drinks and beverages industry news http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?e51977461&e=6327

International Developments NORWAY:
Parliament opens way for RTDs in grocery shops The Norwegian Parliament has decided to allow all alcohol products below 4.76% abv (alcohol by volume) to be sold in ordinary grocery shops. The decision came after a verdict in the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) court in March. According to the verdict Norway was discriminating against spirit and wine based products below 4.76% abv, in favour of beer below 4.67%. The spirits based products were only allowed to be sold at the 180 outlets owned by the Norwegian Retail Monopoly (Vinmonopolet ). Beer products, however, could also be sold in the country's 5,000 to 6,000 grocery stores. Just-drinks.com http://just-drinks.com/nd.asp?art=18367&dm=yes

International Developments SINGAPORE:
Nestle extends its portfolio Brand extensions and functional treats have marked some of Nestle’s latest releases in Singapore. The well-known Milky Bar brand has evolved with a new Babnanabar with ‘fruity baqnana-flavoured pieces’ in a white chocolate bar. The multinational has also taken a soft line on its hard candy Polo brand by extending it with a new gummy version. ‘Squashy, chewy, soft and fruity’ Polo Gummies come in apple, lemon, orange, lime, blackcurrant and strawberry flavours. New-chocolate-flavoured Milo ice cream sticks have been developed from the existing energy drink and contain seven per cent ‘Milo bits’ - flecks of the frozen drink. Also featuring a functional twist from Nestle are new Fruitips hard candies. Blackcurrant candies have a liquid centre made from real fruit juice and enriched with vitamin C. Kennedy’s Confection, November 2002

International Developments CHINA:
Western retail chains are taking off faster than anyone expected in China Western retail chains are taking off faster than anyone expected in China. Some of the global industry's biggest players mega-stores account for most of the 10% annual growth in China's $450bn retail market, which exceeds that of Germany, the UK, or all of Latin America combined. The retailers' huge selections of household goods and food at rock-bottom prices are well suited to Chinese consumers, who are extremely price conscious and picky about quality. Carrefour of France leads the field with 31 stores and plans to double that number by 2004. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has 22 locations and wants to double that by the end of 2003. Dutch chain Makro along with Germany's Metro and PriceSmart Inc. of the US are also expanding aggressively. The foreign chains keep prices low in part by buying directly from national manufacturers, cutting out the fragmented network of regional wholesalers and other middlemen. The chains are also pioneering centralised purchasing and computerised inventory tracking. Wall Street Journal Europe, on Headlines from Mintel

International Developments Danone acquires Sparkling Spring Water
Groupe Danone has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sparkling Spring Water Holdings, a Canadian business, which has activities in North America and Europe. Founded in 1992 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the Sparkling Spring Group has developed a leading market positions in Canada, the United Kingdom, the USA and recently in the Netherlands. The business has annual revenues in excess of 100m euros and owns 210,000 water coolers. Completion of the transaction is subject to receipt of customary regulatory clearances. Food Industry News, November 2002
International Developments IRELAND: Pregnant women/sport people warned about stimulant drinks Both pregnant women and sports people have been warned that stimulant drinks should not be used. Research carried out by the Irish Society of Toxicology shows that 60% of the population take stimulant drinks such as Red Bull. It says that the labelling of the products needs to be regulated. Ireland has the highest consumption rate of stimulant drink within the EU. Irish Independent, on Headlines from Mintel

International Developments SINGAPORE:
Return of the prodigal gum A nearly completed free-trade agreement with the U.S. will force Singapore to lift its decade-long ban on chewing gum sales. Wrigley will soon be free to re-enter Singapore, but only if the gum is sugarless and prescribed by a doctor. Fortune Magazine

International Developments SPAIN:
Muller to pour its yoghurts into the Spanish market German dairy produce giant Muller has announced that it is to enter the Spanish market, aiming to have won a 10 per cent market share within five years, with annual turnover of 140m euros. In doing so, it will join France's Danone, which has a share of more than 50 per cent, and Switzerland's Nestle, with an 8.3 per cent share. Thomas Hinderer, Muller chief executive, cites the huge growth potential of the Spanish market and the gap left by the withdrawal of Yoplait as the reason for the move. ft.com, consumer industries briefing http://tm0.com/ft/sbct.cgi?s=61423343&i=682255&m=1&d=3543490

International Developments ASIA: Sports and energy drinks sector matures Asia accounts for nearly half of the world's sales of sports and energy drinks and contains five of the top 10 markets in per capita terms, yet it is one of the most underdeveloped global markets, and the two categories have only a weak presence in a number of countries in the region. Nutra Ingredients, on Drinks and beverages industry news.com http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?e53765089&e=6327

International Developments FINLAND:
Alcohol consumption rises by 5% Just-drinks.com http://just-drinks.com/nd.asp?art=18473&dm=yes

International Developments USA :
Chocolate confectionery price rises In the US, Hershey Foods Corp. and Mars Inc. are increasing their wholesale chocolate bar prices, following higher costs associated with cocoa and other commodities. Hershey, whose US confectionery products include Kisses and Reese's peanut butter cups, will see an average price rise of 3% as from 1 January 2003. Mars meanwhile says that its single packs of M&M's and other items will be raised by 10%. International Herald Tribune, on Headlines from Mintel

International Developments DENMARK: Chr. Hansen launches new yoghurt culture Inspired by the burgeoning health trend a collaborative research project between Danish ingredients company Chr. Hansen and dairy manufacturers has resulted new yoghurt culture - Yo-Flex - for products aimed at less fat and fewer additives. Yo-Flex cultures develop a very mild flavour and have high-texturing properties, making it possible to reduce or even replace the use of additives like stabilisers or gelling agents - particularly attractive for manufacturers of children’s products. In addition, minimal post-acidification guarantees longer shelf life of products. Foodnavigator.com http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/news.asp?id=6617

International Developments USA:
Beverage companies looking to cash in on America's growing thirst for bottled water Japan's Suntory Ltd. has put its giant water-delivery business on the auction block in the US. The business is the 2nd-largest water-delivery company in the US and operates under brand names such as Belmont Springs. The business of supplying water jugs and coolers to homes and offices is attracting much attention from beverage companies looking to cash in on Americans' growing thirst for bottled water. Groupe Danone, Nestlé and Cadbury Schweppes could all be interested in the company. Wall Street Journal Europe, on Headlines from Mintel

Retail & Company News Arla extends its UK dairy business
The Swedish dairy giant Arla has extended its portfolio of British companies with the purchase of a cheese company. HT Webb's, with an official turnover of over GBP65 million, sources and markets a variety of cheese. Arla sees the UK as potentially one of its key markets. Food Digest, from Datamonitor

Retail & Company News Supermarket strategies
Supermarkets concern themselves with higher sales and market share, however the homogenous nature of food and grocery retailing makes it difficult to establish any point of difference in retailing. Aggressive pricing policies and heavy promotional strategies are more commonly used. Attempts to increase margins include the introduction of value-added products such as pre-washed salads and non-food products. The Times, on Headlines from Mintel

Retail & Company News Wal-Mart's influence on Asda showcased
Some 3 years ago USA and global retail colossus Wal-Mart acquired the Asda chain of supermarkets in the UK. In a 28-page supplement, The Grocer looks at the Asda/Wal-Mart relationship. Assessing what impact this has had on the business and how store formats, IT, own label and non-food offerings have progressed for the Asda business. (Report available in the Marketing Department) Grocer, on Headlines from Mintel

Retail & Company News Haribo and Nestlé in joint launch of Fruity Smarties
German confectioner Haribo is to launch a joint new product with the German unit of Swiss food giant Nestlé. The new product, named Fruity Smarties, will combine the jelly confectionery of Haribo and the shape and sugar coating of Nestlé’s popular sweets Smarties. Fruity Smarties will appear similar to original Smarties except they will have a jelly confectionery centre instead of chocolate. Just-food.com http://just-food.com/nd.asp?art=52394&app=1

Retail & Company News Hibernia to expand Entenmann's brand
An aggressive promotional campaign by rival Heinz has forced Ireland's Hibernia Foods to extend the range of Entenmann's and Sara Lee products it produces under licence for the European market to combat a decline in sales. Foodanddrinkeurope.com http://www.foodanddrinkeurope.com/news/news.asp?id=1069

Retail & Company News
The cola wars are back Coca-Cola Co. and Pepsi-Cola Co. are set to ignite another cola war, squaring off with support that could top $500m for their colas. Colas represent a declining 60% of all carbonated soft drinks. With the US cola market worth $30bn annually and each share point encompassing millions of Dollars, marketers are using innovation - Diet Coke with Lemon, Vanilla Coke, Diet Vanilla Coke, Pepsi Twist, Diet Pepsi Twist - to re-ignite a sluggish sector. Advertising Age, on Headlines from Mintel

Retail & Company News
Dr & Herbs retail chain is taking Chinese medicine mainstream The Dr & Herbs retail chain is taking Chinese medicine mainstream. Growing interest in alternative medicine has given rise to the appearance of specialist retail chains offering natural healing remedies. More than 500 different herbs, which originate in China, are used in each store. Since it made its debut in Luton in 1997, Dr & Herbs has grown to 54 shopping centre-based units. It aims to open 10 more outlets by the end of 2002. Turnover for the year ending August 2001 was in excess of £3.4m. Pre-tax profit was £480,000. Dr & Herbs even plans to open a site in Beijing, China. Retail Week, on Headlines from Mintel

Retail & Company News
Campina UK buys SuperLife brand Campina UK, a subsidiary of Campina BV, has purchased flavoured milk brand SuperLife from Lancashire Dairies Ltd. SuperLife has approximately 20 years heritage as a flavoured milk brand in foodservice and out-of-home channels. Campina already own Yazoo, the UK’s No.1 flavoured milk drink, and the purchase of SuperLife is a strategic decision by Campina to broaden its distribution across the food service and multiple convenience sectors. SuperLife currently holds 5.3% market share and has strong sales through foodservice customers, an area in which Campina intends to strengthen its position. Food Industry News, November 2002

Retail & Company News
Supermarket prices have fallen to their lowest level for 5 years According to research by trade magazine The Grocer, supermarket prices have fallen to their lowest level for 5 years. Average weekly shopping basket of 33 staple items cost £37.27p. The falling costs highlight the fact that price is the biggest priority for shoppers. London Metro, on Headlines from Mintel

Retail & Company News
A healthy bid for Tesco As more consumers buy supplements and health foods in supermarkets rather than specialist retailers, mass-market retailers are becoming more professional in their approach to health products. UK retailer Tesco is currently leading the trend with its new Nutri Centre store. Nutraingredients.com http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/news.asp?id=6036
Retail & Company News NPD gets online kick to backside Retailers are wising up rapidly to the advantages of moving NPD online. Seven months after its launch, almost 400 of Sainsbury’s own label suppliers have signed up to use the online Collaborative Product Development (CPD) tool from e-marketplace GlobalNetXchange, and the rest have pledged to get on board by the end of 2003. Results vary by product category, but, typically, moving the NPD process online can slash the time to market by up to a third. The Grocer

Products & Brands Seasonal cakes and slices launched
Cashing in on Christmas 2002, Manor Bakeries has introduced 5 new seasonal cakes and slices. They include Luxurious Mince Pies with orange liqueur and cranberries; Christmas Pudding Slices with brandy sauce; Caramel Slices with fruit and nut and Frosty Slices - joining the Mr Kipling's range. Other launches comprise Cadbury Luxury Chocolate Fudge Log and Lyons Dundee Cake. Grocer, on Headlines from Mintel
Products & Brands Anheuser-Busch plans niche beer launch (USA) Giant US brewer Anheuser-Busch Co is planning the release of a niche beer called Bare Knuckle. The stout drink would be put up against established Irish product Guinness, which is made by Diageo. It is hoped that by offering a so-called 'speciality beverage', Anheuser- Busch will be able to win over the world's beer aficionados, who normally shun products that are made by giant brewers. Other versions of the new beer may include "Bare Knuckle Light" and "Bare Knuckle Draft". Advertising Age, on Headlines from Mintel

Products & Brands New teenage soft drinks range
A range of soft drinks entitled Freekin' Soda are to be launched by Britvic, targeting the teenage consumer. Their introduction is expected to be one of the company's major product launches during 2003. Set to come in both cans and bottles, the new flavoured carbonated drinks have been dubbed Project Cream. Marketing, on Headlines from Mintel
Products & Brands Low calorie alcoholic drinks in the US Aiming to win sales amongst low calorie alcoholic drinks consumers, new brands have been launched into the US consumer market. They include Michelob's Ultra product, Doc's Hard Lemon from Anheuser-Busch, while small independent Long Beach is trialling Thin Ice in the US. Advertising Age, on Headlines from Mintel

Products & Brands Coke launches enhanced water brands (USA)
Coca-Cola has responded to the fast growing nature of the functional beverage market by launching four vitamin-enhanced, flavoured versions of its Dasani bottled water brand. Dasani NutriWater will be available in mandarin orange, lemon tangerine, wild berry and pear cucumber flavours Just-drinks.com http://just-drinks.com/nd.asp?art=18277&dm=yes

Products & Brands Extreme Energy drink being launched
New from Extreme Drinks for December 2002 is Extreme Energy with Kombucha, a black tea drink that is said to have health-giving properties. Marketing Week, on Headlines from Mintel

Products & Brands T42 Teas & Juices (USA)
The tastes adults have been looking for. Sophisticated, great tasting, real brewed blends of the finest quality all natural ingredients including naturally extracted herbs and flavours. There's less sweetener per serving and all the herbal teas have no caffeine. Flavours include: Lemon Herbal Teas; Mandarin Orange; Mango; Peach; Raspberry; Classic Iced Tea with Lemon; Early Grey Special Blend; Green Tea Jamaican Ginger; Green Tea - Lemon & Honey; Lemonade; Pink Lemonade; Strawberry BevNET.com, on Drinks and beverages industry news http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?e52022382&e=6327

Products & Brands Festive spice
Marks and Spencer is putting Christmas spirit into soft drinks with the launch of Pressed Red Fruit Juice with a Hint of Seasonal Spice. Grocer.TodayAlerts@william-reed.co.uk http://www.grocertoday.co.uk/article.asp?s=2&a=250512

Products & Brands Blue is the colour of the latest offering from Cottage Delight
Crisps turn blue in crunchy Cottage Delight offerings. The Staffordshire-based speciality food manufacturer has launched two new products - All Blue and Blue & White Potato Crisps. Both are derived from using the Blue Congo potato. The eye-catching spuds are said to have originated in Scotland and are commercially grown throughout Scandinavia where chefs and gourmet cooks prize them. Their natural blue pigmentation and dense texture result in a very crunchy crisp Grocertoday.co.uk http://www.grocertoday.co.uk/article.asp?s=4&a=250685

Products & Brands Donnay sports brand to launch branded products
During 2003, the Donnay sports brand aims to launch its own drinks, snacks and toiletries. The own-brand energy drink will go up against Red Bull and Lucozade, while the toiletries, aimed at 14-25 year olds, will be sold in Boots The Chemist stores. Marketing Week, on Headlines from Mintel

Products & Brands MD 20/20 summons up a retro flavour
A new flavour has been added to the MD 20/20 range of wine-based drinks. Tropical Blue is the latest launch and follows the introduction of Tangerine Dream and Key Lime Pie earlier this year. The 13% abv drink is a combination of pineapple and coconut, packaged in a retro style to appeal to its core 20 to 30-year-old target market. The brand’s distributor, the Drinks Group, is confident of rolling out new variants of MD 20/20 despite pressure from PPS’s. The Grocer

Products & Brands Coke, Disney launch new soft drink in Spain
Coca-Cola and Disney have joined forces to launch a new soft drink for young children in the Spanish market. The drink, which is fortified with vitamins, features characters from Disney cartoons and has already been successfully launched in Austria, Portugal and the Netherlands. Foodanddrinkeurope http://www.foodanddrinkeurope.com/news/news.asp?id=1055

Products & Brands Kraft aims to create a kids segment in the growing sports drink arena
Kraft Foods is introducing Capri Sun Sport, a new line of isotonic drinks aimed at children. The sports drinks category is showing phenomenal growth, up 14.5% in the US for the 1st 9 months of 2002. Advertising Age, on Headlines from Mintel

Products & Brands Cadbury Trebor Bassett to unveil a gum range
Cadbury Trebor Bassett is to unveil a gum range to challenge the dominance of Wrigley. Trebor 24-7 is a mint and gum range aimed at 16-24 year olds. Trebor 24-7 is a range consisting of 3 mints: Mighty Mint, Lemon Lift and Airsurge; and two gums: Mint Power Gum and Power Bright Gum. They are sugar-free and will be marketed on different benefits, such as breath freshening and teeth-whitening. Marketing Week, on Headlines from Mintel

Products & Brands Noem relaunches probiotic drink (Austria)
Austrian dairy company Noem has re-launched its fruit flavoured yoghurt drink on the home market in new packaging and added two new flavours. The Balance yoghurt drink contains probiotic bacteria and added vitamins and now comes in strawberry, prune and mango/maracuja flavours. Noem claims that the combination of added vitamins (B1, B6, C and E) and probiotic bacteria in a low-fat product fit the current consumer demand for health foods. Nutraingredients.com http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/news.asp?id=5970

Products & Brands Chocolate water with just 1 calorie per litre from Strathmore
A chocolate flavoured still water - containing just 1 calorie per litre - is to be sold in the Co-op from December 2002 and will go nationwide in Asda from January 2003. It is being suggested as a sweeter alternative to water without fear of putting on weight. Prior to this it had been used only as a PR stunt earlier in 2002. It is now set to be a permanent line in stores in 2003. Strathmore recommends warming up the chocolate water as it brings out the vanilla flavouring. Off Licence News, on Headlines from Mintel

Products & Brands Smoothly does it with hangover cure
Smoothie manufacturer Pete & Johnny has extended its range of functional fruit drinks with the introduction of a new variant to its Super Smoothie range. Taking inspiration from the US recipe, the company has produced Daily Detox, a smoothie containing mandarin, banana and dragon fruit - an exotic sour-tasting fruit from Vietnam - milk thistle, ginger and vitamin C. It is aimed at 16-34 yea-olds and is meant to overcome the nasty side effects of a heavy night’s drinking. Food Manufacture, December 2002

Products & Brands New look and flavours for revamped Diet Rite range
Diet Rite, which pioneered the diet soft drink category when it was introduced in the US in the 1950s, is reinventing itself for the 21st century with new flavours and a new look. The Diet Rite line (now part of Cadbury Schweppes subsidiary Dr Pepper/Seven Up, offers a wide range of flavours includ9ing cola, white grape, black cherry, golden peach, kiwi strawberry, red raspberry and tangerine - all free from calories, aspartame, sodium or caffeine. Softdrinksworld, October - November 2002
Products & Brands Private label: a move upmarket The premium private label products - both food and non-food - of the leading UK retailers Tesco and Sainsbury are now worth more than some of the brands they were originally created to emulate, according to new data from Euromonitor. Foodanddrinkeurope.com http://www.foodanddrinkeurope.com/news/news.asp?id=1116

Products & Brands First organic spirit pre-mixer commended
Organize White Rum and Apple, the world’s first organic RTD, was awarded a Commendation at The Soil Associations Organic Foods Awards 2002. Papagayo Organic White Rum imported from Paraguay has been blended with apple Organize, an organic nutrient drink produced with herbal extracts. It has a strength of 3.9% and a more adult flavour profile than other general fruit-flavoured RTDs. There s also a Organize Gin and Lemon, and Vodka and Cranberry. Organic Business, December 2002

Products & Brands Fantasy fires up marketing imagination
HP and Hall & Woodhouse are hoping to harness some of the marketing magic surrounding the Lord of the Rings blockbuster movie series. Both companies have launched on-pack promotions to coincide with the release of The Twin Towers, the second film in the trilogy. All eight flavours in Hall & Woodhouse’s Panda Pops kids’ soft drinks range, along with three from the Panda Still range, will offer the chance to win thousands of Two Towers branded watches, mouse mats, caps and key rings. HP is running a family holiday to New Zealand competition on special four-pack Baked Beans. The Grocer

Products & Brands FUZE 'Smart Age' Beverages
Founded in 2001 by Lance Collins and based in Englewood, NJ, FUZE is the pioneer in the "Smart Age" beverage category. FUZE is currently available in 13 functional offerings all infuzed with great taste and essential vitamins. All FUZE beverages are fortified with 100% of the daily requirements for the vitamins and minerals listed on each label: Agave Cactus - Replenish Banana Colada - Refresh Citrus Starfruit Punch - Vitaboost Cranberry Grapefruit - Essential Cranberry-Raspberry - Slenderize Diet Peach - VitaminTea Grape & Aronia Punch - Stamina Green Tea with Ginseng - VitaminTea Lemon Tea - VitaminTea Orange-Carrot - Focus Peach Mango - Refresh Tropical Punch - Slenderize BevNET.com, on Drinks and beverages industry news http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?e53630480&e=6327

Products & Brands Allied to launch flavoured version of Beefeater
Allied Domecq, the world's second largest wine and spirits group, is to launch a flavoured version of one of its flagship brands Beefeater in an attempt to stimulate growth in the US gin market. Gin producers have watched in vain as vodka sales rocketed in the last decade, helped in part by the various flavoured extensions to the major brand names, including Beefeater's stablemate Stolichnaya. Just-drinks.com http://just-drinks.com/nd.asp?art=18446&dm=yes Wet your whistle with Beefeater A new product will be launched later today in the US that could revamp the flagging gin market there. Wet by Beefeater is a pear-infused premium gin which Allied Domecq hopes will give it a major boost in the premium segment. Wet is a pear-infused gin, made presumably in the same way as traditional Beefeater but with the addition of pear to the dozen or so botanicals which give it its flavour. Foodanddrinkeurope.com http://www.foodanddrinkeurope.com/news/news.asp?id=113

Products & Brands Pfizer joins Cadbury
Trebor Bassett to launch Listerine non-gum strip Pfizer is teaming up with Cadbury Trebor Bassett to launch a Listerine non-gum strip, part of an assault on the breath-freshening strip market. It is the 1st time the Listerine mouthwash brand will have been extended into the confectionery sector. The Listerine gum will be similar to Wrigley's Extra Thin Ice. Marketing Week, on Headlines from Mintel

Products & Brands Britvic Soft Drinks to launch fizzy milk drink range
Britvic Soft Drinks is launching Freekin' Soda, a fizzy milk drink range. It will come in strawberry and orange flavours. Marketing Week, on Headlines from Mintel
Products & Brands Snova launching a chocolate liqueur Snova is introducing Or (Gold) a new liqueur to take on the likes of Malibu, Baileys and Tia Lusso. The liqueur will be available in 2 flavours, chocolate and coconut. The London-based importer is also launching a plum brandy called Zuta Osa (Yellow Wasp), this will be followed by the roll-out of a vodka, V Vodka, in 2003. Marketing Week, on Headlines from Mintel

Products & Brands The most fattening dessert of all Tesco has launched Britain's most fattening dessert in time for Christmas.
The Chocolate Sundae has 807 calories per serving, 50 more than any other pudding on the market. With 11 rich layers, the pudding is aimed at chocolate lovers who just do not care about calories. Tesco found that calorie-laden puddings are favourites among traditional gourmets and young women. Daily Express, on Headlines from Mintel
Products & Brands Virgin Cola launching vanilla variant in the UK before Coca-Cola Virgin Cola is launching a vanilla variant in the UK ahead of Coca-Cola's Vanilla Coke arrival in the UK. Marketing Week, on Headlines from Mintel

Products & Brands Coca-Cola Great Britain planning to launch
Berry Fanta in the UK Coca-Cola Great Britain is planning to launch Berry Fanta in the UK. The naturally flavoured berry soda was launched in the US in the Summer to take on PepsiCo's berry-based product Pepsi Blue. Marketing Week, on Headlines from Mintel

Products & Brands US Pepsi can to get a makeover
PepsiCo has unveiled an updated look for its Pepsi-Cola and caffeine-free soft drinks to be launched Stateside next March. Grocer.todayalerts.com http://www.grocertoday.co.uk/article.asp?s=2&a=251206

Products & Brands Lucozade Sport Energy Bar
With the release of the Lucozade Sport Energy Bar, GlaxoSmithKline has taken the sports drink brand into a new area. High in carbohydrate and protein, but low in fat, the new 50g cereal bar will initially be launched into Boots The Chemist stores early in 2003, before its roll-out elsewhere. Marketing, on Headlines from Mintel

Ingredients & Innovation Medicated beer?
Scientists and brewers are considering the "Fortifying" of beer in order to reduce the risks of alcohol related brain damage to Britain's heaviest drinkers. The addition of Thiamine or vitamin B1 could cause controversy about the health messages implied for sensible drinking. The idea was 1st floated in Australia and has now gained support from Scottish government ministers. Guardian, on Headlines from Mintel

Ingredients & Innovation Peanut allergy is on the rise
Scientific studies have shown that more children are developing 'potentially dangerous' allergies to peanuts, possibly due to pregnant women eating the products. Research undertaken on the Isle of Wight found that the proportion of children testing positive for peanut allergy has tripled since 1989. The findings are definitely a concern, as an investigation by the Food Standards Agency discovered that 56% of pre-packed foods have the potential to trigger a peanut allergy, an allergy that is now becoming a major problem in the UK. BBC News Online, on Headlines from Mintel
Ingredients & Innovation Sleep-inducing food may boost mood The chemical in food that may cause people to nod off after dinner also plays a role in maintaining good mood and memory, report Dutch scientists. The findings are on the amino acid tryptophan. Nuitraingredients.com http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/news.asp?id=5899

Ingredients & Innovation EU reviews herbal legislation
The European Parliament is to hear a report this week on a Commission proposal to set up a special procedure for registering and marketing traditional herbal medicines with the aim of ensuring quality and safety standards. Foodnavigator.com http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/news.asp?id=6433

Ingredients & Innovation Country of origin: new addition to food label?
News on food labelling continues with the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) announcing that it has issued a formal guidance to the food industry on the labelling they should use to make it easier for people to understand the origin of their food. FSA research suggests that, for example, for many consumers, terms such as 'produce of', 'product of', 'origin', 'British', 'Scottish', 'Welsh', imply that the place of processing and the origin of ingredients are the same. These should "only be used where all the significant ingredients come from the identified country and all of the main production/manufacturing processes associated with the food occur within that place or country". With one exception, "for products, such as chocolate, where certain ingredients (in this case cocoa beans) cannot come from the country in question". foodanddrinkeurope.com http://www.foodanddrinkeurope.com/news/news.asp?id=1029

Ingredients & Innovation High profile musicians back complementary medicines
Major music entertainers Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John have given their support to a new campaign preventing a ban on the sale of "natural" vitamin, herb and mineral products in the UK. They have signed a petition, along with 1m others, attacking the plans to outlaw sales within the European Union. If the earlier plans go ahead, it could result in sales of products such as Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Echinacea, St John's Wort, plus multi-vitamins and minerals being banned. BBC News Online, on Headlines from Mintel BUT ….. Homoeopathy, does it work? Under the belief that homoeopathy does not work, renowned American scientist James Randi has put up a prize of $1m to anyone that can prove to him the alternative medicine actually improves a person's health. It is a major wake-up call for millions of consumers who rely on such products, and which have become increasingly popular in the UK. Evening Standard, on Headlines from Mintel

Ingredients & Innovation Go-ahead for chocoholics
More research to suggest that chocolate could be of benefit arrived with scientists in the US suggesting that dietary flavonols found in certain chocolates and cocoa could improve blood vessel function. An independently funded study has found that naturally occurring dietary flavonols improve blood vessel function, believed to be an important indicator of cardiovascular health, much like cholesterol levels or blood pressure. Foodnavigator.com http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/news.asp?id=6464

Ingredients & Innovation Blueberry breakfast beats memory loss Berries of all shapes and forms are making the news on a regular basis as scientists tap into the potential health benefits held therewith in. New findings suggest blueberries can boost brainpower. Foodnavigator.com http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/news.asp?id=6484

Ingredients & Innovation Non-dairy drinks:
NPD to crush competition A new report confirms growth of the non-dairy drinks sector as the health and nutrition trend gains pace. Big players are turning to new product development as a means to capture market share. Growth is set to continue in the non-dairy drink sector with sales projected to expand by 22 per cent to €228 million in 2002, according to new research by Organic Monitor. Growing intolerance to lactose, associated health and nutrition benefits of dairy substitutes, and lifestyle changes are all contributing to a growing demand by European consumers for non-dairy products, the report continues. Marketing efforts by the industry and new product development are to be key drivers of market growth in the coming years, the report predicts. Nutraingredients.com http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/news.asp?id=6508

Ingredients & Innovation Sugar-free bakery mixes from Millbo
In the Millbo range of sugar-free bakery mixes, sweeteners have substituted sugar, but the quality - both the structure and taste - of the products is retained. Foodnavigator.com http://www.foodnavigator.com/ingredients/presentation.asp?id=249

Ingredients & Innovation Trends: white tea and low-carbs for 2003
A prepared curry, presented in minimal packaging, washed down by a cup of white tea, followed by a citrus sorbet anyone? According to market analysts Mintel, these are some of the trends we could expect to see in the forthcoming year. The ever popular ‘citrus’ was nominated as flavour of 2003 with the lesser known Japanese flavour wasabi arriving in second position. Mintel predicts that the traditional scent, (and flavour) vanilla will be cropping up everywhere in 2003. Expect to see the scent in skincare, fragrances, and even teas. According to the analysts the hottest new ingredient of 2003 will be white tea - ousting its green sister from its podium. In 2003, Mintel predicts that children will be the target for products previously aimed at the adult market. For example, coffee. Coffee drinkers are getting younger, and with the growing appeal of RTD iced coffees and the mammoth spread of coffee bars in Europe and the US, Mintel claims that there will soon be a child-targeted coffee drink. There has been a surge in amorphous beverage and dairy drinks of late. This trend is primed to burst ‘like a shaken can of soda,’ in 2003. Manufacturers are expected to play with all sorts of products with a niche appeal. Perhaps juice-flavoured milk packed with nutrients to replace a meal? A yoghurt drink with fizz? ‘Low carbohydrate’ claims may well take over ‘low fat’ claims in popularity. GNPD from Mintel, on Foodnavigator.com http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/news.asp?id=6495

Ingredients & Innovation In the spirit of things
Thomas Lowndes, the culinary alcohol arm of Allied Domecq, has extended its portfolio of alcohols for use in new product development with the launch of Godfrey’s Schnapps. The schnapps are available in six flavours - Apple, Peach, Butterscotch, Lemon, Cranberry and Coffee, and are suitable for a variety of food applications. Food Manufacture, December 2002

Ingredients & Innovation More research: antioxidants to cut disease
Plant-based diets may have a protective role against diseases such as cardiovascular disease and some cancers due to the antioxidant content of many plants, report scientists. Foodanddrinkeurope.com http://foodanddrinkeurope.com/news/news.asp?id=1152

Ingredients & Innovation Chemical found in chocolate could help cure coughs
Scientists have discovered a chemical found in chocolate could help cure coughs. The compound, theobromine, occurs naturally in cocoa. Researchers began investigating the benefits of theobromine after Hungarian scientists found that a similar compound could help alleviate asthma. The research could lead to new treatments for coughs. Britons spend £100m a year on OTC cough remedies, and recent research found that many of the medicines on sale do little to help the condition. Evening Standard, on Headlines from Mintel

Ingredients & Innovation Tooth-friendly label for low-calorie sweetener
US company Spherix Incorporated reports that the US Food and Drug Administration has allowed the claim that the low-calorie sweetener tagatose does not cause tooth decay. Foodnavigator.com http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/news.asp?id=6597
Ingredients & Innovation Understanding 'sweet medicines' Proteomics technology company Proteome Systems is to work with Nestle in a bid to investigate 'sweet medicines'. Under a glycoproteomics research programme, the two companies will analyse the sugars attached to proteins in milk. Nutraingredients.com http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/news.asp?id=6061

Ingredients & Innovation Prices set to rise for apples in 2003?
A global apple shortage is looming after bad weather decimated orchards in the US, Australia and New Zealand. The shortage should send South African apple exports soaring in 2003. Food Industry News, December 2002

Ingredients & Innovation Acatris ingredient reduces blood sugar levels
A fenugreek extract made by Dutch ingredients company Acatris has been shown to reduce blood sugar levels in both non-diabetic and type-II diabetic subjects. Foodnavigator.com http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/news.asp?id=6624
Industry Initiatives Food additives ban changes children's behaviour A school that removed 27 artificial colourings and preservatives from children's meals has seen vast improvements in pupil behaviour and concentration. During the 2-week trial period, 1 in 3 parents said that their children were better behaved and 18% of parents said that their children were sleeping better. Teachers also found that children with concentration difficulties started to pay attention in class. Independent, on Headlines from Mintel

Industry Initiatives The innovation imperative Reporting on two major international beverage industry events in October
(InterBev 2002 Atlanta, and SIAL 2002 Paris), Softdrinksworld highlights that innovation was the principal theme for both. A 6-page article identifies five essential steps for innovation: 1. Listen to and understand your customers; 2. Create a brands and not a products; 3. A real commitment to innovation requires a willingness to fail; 4. Innovation can be found in everything and through everyone - packaging, products, point of sale material, advertising, etc. 5. Innovation must apply to a social contract with the communities - reputation and image Softdrinksworld, October - November 2002

Industry Initiatives 'Health' food labels confuse shoppers
An investigation by the Food Standards Agency discovered that UK consumers remain confused when it comes to 'health' claims on packaging, leaving them unclear of the properties for the actual product they are buying. Marketing Week, on Headlines from Mintel

Industry Initiatives Smaller Florida orange crop heralds concentrate price rise
This season’s Florida orange harvest will be about 14% smaller than last season, pushing concentrate process to their highest level for some years, according top statistical analysts at the U Department of Agriculture. But the increased costs is unlikely to be reflected by a similar hike in retail prices of orange juice - at least in the short term - since there are still plentiful supplies of cheaper concentrate from last season. Softdrinksworld, October - November 2002

Industry Initiatives New cap could revolutionise drinks packaging
French packaging provider Serac introduced Shupon, a new capping system, at Emballage 2002 in Paris. The manufacturer claims that the new cap could revolutionise the drinks sector. Shupon is a cap that, when opened, enables the release of a solution contained inside such as a powder or syrup with different flavours or vitamins, for instance. Since this solution is only released prior to the opening, Shupon provides several added benefits. First of all, it can provide a longer shelf life for the product because the solution (powder or syrup) has longer conservation abilities enhanced by the fact that Shupon can also be filled under modified atmospheres. Secondly, this solution released at the last moment provides a greater freshness and an improved taste to the product. Last but not least, the additive contained in the cap is protected from oxygen and UV and keeps its organoleptic features. Foodanddrinkeurope.com http://www.foodanddrinkeurope.com/news/news.asp?id=1075

Industry Initiatives Colour coded salads hailed a success
Safeway reports that consumers have adopted its colour-coding concept when it comes to bagged salads. Broken down into 3 colours, the salads include Orange - sweet tasting, Green - mild mix, and Purple - salads with a more distinct flavour e.g. wild rocket. Grocer, on Headlines from Mintel

Industry Initiatives FDF forms vegetarian group as sector grows
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched what it says is a new voice for vegetarian food and drink manufacturers, the FDF Vegetarian (Meat-Free) Group. Key vegetarian and meat-free food producers have been brought together by the FDF to form a powerful alliance of interests in one of the most dynamic and innovative sectors of the UK food industry, worth more than £500m per year. Food Industry News, November 2002

Industry Initiatives Research identifies new opportunity for food manufacturers
New research commissioned by Müller Dairy has revealed a new opportunity for food manufacturers and retailers among single men, a group which is forecast to grow to 4m by 2011. Single men currently account for 13% of the UK population, forecast to rise to 16% by 2011. The growth is largely accounted for by the over-45s but the Müller research reveals that they behave in the same way as younger single Food Industry News, November 2002

Industry Initiatives Consistent coatings cut costs
The cost of enrobing bars, biscuits and cookies should be considerably reduced and product consistency improved with the introduction of sensor technology that provides automatic coating quantity correction. Pipix 3-D vision systems from APV Baker may now be used to estimate both the size of product and weight of coating applied. These variables can then be controlled in real-time using on-line feedback technology. Food Manufacture, December 2002

Industry Initiatives Alcoholic Drinks A 42-page supplement in The Grocer provides a guide to Alcoholic Drinks. The first four pages give some market analysis, followed by profiles of leading companies in the sector - as an advertising supplement to the main magazine. Companies profiled include Beverage Brands, Coors, GBL International, and Halewood International. (A copy of the supplement is available in the Marketing Department) The Grocer

Industry Initiatives New rules for flavourings
In the same week that the Agriculture Council cleared the way for tougher GM legislation in Europe, the European Commission has announced a new proposal that seeks to harmonise the use of food additives in flavourings in order to reduce unfair competition at an EU level. The Commission claims that the lack of harmonisation at the EU level has meant that the use of additives in flavourings varies between the Member States, hindering the free movement of flavourings and foodstuffs containing these flavourings, creating conditions of unfair competition as well as potential differences in consumer protection. For this reason the present proposal also aims to harmonise EU legislation on additives necessary for the storage and use of flavourings. This, the Commission hopes, will ensure the functioning of the internal market, a high level of protection of human health and the protection of consumer interests. The next step? The proposal will head to the Council and to the European Parliament for adoption under the co-decision procedure. Foodanddrinkeurope.com http://www.foodanddrinkeurope.com/news/news.asp?id=1132

Industry Initiatives Five-a-day message not getting through
Despite massive efforts to promote the 5-a-day message, the average UK consumer is still not eating enough fruit and vegetables, a national survey carried out by the UK's Food Standards Agency and the Department of Health has shown. Foodanddrinkeurope.com http://www.foodanddrinkeurope.com/news/news.asp?id=1148

Industry Initiatives Consumer groups claim labels mislead Food manufacturers took a further battering when the UK Consumers’ Association (CA) released new research, as part of its Honest Labelling campaign, that suggests the public continues to be misled by inadequate food and drink labelling - with actual ingredients sometimes bearing little relation to the name of the advertised product. The thorny issue of food labelling finds food manufacturers, on the one hand, defending the honesty and clarity of food labels, while on the other hand, consumer organisations maintain that labels are continually trying to hoodwink the vulnerable consumer. The Health Which? survey asked 90 members of the public from two parts of the country what they thought about food labelling and asked them to look at five products. Of the products tested nearly two thirds thought that cranberry would be the main ingredient in Whole Earth Organic Mountain Cranberry Drink. But with 0.42 per cent cranberry juice most people felt misled by the labelling. According to the CA the drink now contains 3.2 per cent cranberry juice. The same story for Del Monte Peruvian Star Fruit Juice Blend that only contained 2 per cent star fruit. Foodnavigator.com http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/news.asp?id=6598

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