Growing Global Middle Class
09/05/12 15:16 Filed in: Market Overview
Growing Global Middle Class
The middle-class center of gravity appears to be heading eastward.
In 2009, the global middle class consumed $21 trillion in aggregate, with North America accounting for roughly a quarter of that total. By 2030, global middle class spending is expected to exceed $55 trillion - and North America will likely only account for about 10% of it. Read More...
The middle-class center of gravity appears to be heading eastward.
In 2009, the global middle class consumed $21 trillion in aggregate, with North America accounting for roughly a quarter of that total. By 2030, global middle class spending is expected to exceed $55 trillion - and North America will likely only account for about 10% of it. Read More...
Obesity "bad for brain"
09/05/12 11:26 Filed in: Weight Management
Obesity 'bad for brain' by hastening cognitive decline – ( Source: BBC 8/21/12)
Being overweight is not just bad for waistlines but for brains too, say researchers who have linked obesity to declining mental performance.
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Being overweight is not just bad for waistlines but for brains too, say researchers who have linked obesity to declining mental performance.
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Coconut Water Benefits
09/05/12 11:16 Filed in: Sport Nutrition | Scientific Support
Benefits of coconut water cited in study
Coconut water appears to work better for "light exercise" while traditional sports drink like Gatorade works better for "strenuous exercise". Coconut water deliver higher potassium and lower sodium content than traditional sports drink. Read More...
Coconut water appears to work better for "light exercise" while traditional sports drink like Gatorade works better for "strenuous exercise". Coconut water deliver higher potassium and lower sodium content than traditional sports drink. Read More...
Globesity
09/05/12 11:03 Filed in: Weight Management | Market Overview
Efforts to Tackle Global Obesity Shaping a New Investment Megatrend, Says New BofA Merrill Lynch Report
Increasing efforts to tackle obesity over the coming decades will form an important new investment theme for fund managers, according to a new BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research report called “Globesity - The Global Fight Against Obesity.” Read More...
Increasing efforts to tackle obesity over the coming decades will form an important new investment theme for fund managers, according to a new BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research report called “Globesity - The Global Fight Against Obesity.” Read More...
Satiety Ingredient
09/05/12 10:56 Filed in: Innovation | Weight Management
Methyl Cellulose For Satiety -
Research presented at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical shows that a new version of methyl cellulose—a food additive that has been used for more than 50 years—may offer a satiating effect when added to yogurt, fruit shakes, smoothies, and other foods. Read More...
Research presented at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical shows that a new version of methyl cellulose—a food additive that has been used for more than 50 years—may offer a satiating effect when added to yogurt, fruit shakes, smoothies, and other foods. Read More...
Future of Food
09/05/12 10:37 Filed in: Innovation
Food demand is expected to rise some 70 percent by 2050. Foods with greater use of vegetarian sources of protein will be beneficial in managing scarce water resources and meet consumer desires for healthy foods. Read More...