Alcohol

Autocrat, RFI Form Business Alliance

Autocrat LLC, a roaster and manufacturer of coffee extracts, has entered into an alliance with RFI LLC, a supplier of tea extracts and blends, including certified-organic and proprietary formulations. The alliance allows the companies to develop greater opportunities for ...More
January 20, 2012
Posted in News, Flavor
Resveratrol Researcher Accused of Fabricating Data

It is a sad day for resveratrol, as a special review board at the University of Connecticut has determined a researcher falsified data in a number of studies on the grape and red wine ingredient. The board found Dipak K. Das, Ph.D., who directed the university's ...More
January 12, 2012
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
Red Wine Boosts Breast Cancer Defense

Healthy premenopausal women who drink red wine in moderation have a reduced risk of breast cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of Women’s Health. The findings suggest red wine may provide a natural defense against the leading cancer in U.S. women. ...More
January 6, 2012
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
Image Gallery: Top 2011 Stocking Stuffers

The countdown to Christmas is here, and we’ve got the top 7 food, drinks and entertaining holiday stocking stuffers for 2011. ...More
December 20, 2011
Posted in Galleries, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
20 Hot Restaurant Menus Trends in 2012

Children’s nutrition and local sourcing are predicted to be the hottest trends showing up on restaurant menus in 2012, according to findings from the National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot in 2012" survey of nearly 1,800 American Culinary Federation member chefs. ...More
December 9, 2011
Posted in News, Fiber
Where’s The Beef? Filet No. 1 Shoplifted Item

Everyone loves a good steak, but did you know the coveted filet mignon is the No. 1 most shoplifted item during the holidays? Yes, you read that correct—the Grinches are sinking their carnivorous teeth into retailers pockets. One in 11 people will shoplift this season, ...More
December 5, 2011
Posted in News
Moderate Drinking Lowers Women’s Diabetes Risk

Middle-aged women who consume high amounts of refined carbohydrates and drink moderate amounts of alcohol have a 30% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than women with similar eating habits who don’t drink, according to a new study published in the American Journal of ...More
November 29, 2011
Posted in News
Image Gallery: Top 10 Beverage Trends for 2011

Research conducted by The Food Channel, in conjunction with CultureWaves, the International Food Futurists and Mintel International, revealed 10 beverage trends quenching Americans’ thirst. ...More
November 1, 2011
Posted in Galleries, Colors, Flavor
Strawberries Reduce Stomach Damage from Alcohol

Antioxidant-rich strawberries may have a protecting effect on stomachs damaged by alcohol, according to a new study published in the journal PLoS One. The findings may one day lead to improved methods to treat stomach ulcers. ...More
October 31, 2011
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
2011 Top 10 Beverage Trends

The Food Channel®, in conjunction with CultureWaves™, the International Food Futurists™, and Mintel International, released its 2011 "Top Ten Beverage Trends" identifying the most significant beverage trends for 2011, from adding flavors to water, to new adult ...More
October 27, 2011
Posted in News, Flavor