McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast
Tune in to McKeany-Flavell's Hot Commodity Podcast Series! If you want to become more familiar with the world of commodities and empower yourself with [...]
Update on beverage & junk food taxes around the world
The new ultra-conservative Israeli administration immediately canceled a soft drink tax (and a tax on disposable plasticware) without any public consultation and was criticized [...]
FDA recommends nutrient labelling for plant-based milk alternatives
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recently announced draft recommendations for the naming and labeling of plant-based milk alternatives. The draft guidance, “Labeling [...]
Sugar & sweetened beverage tax updates: Latin America
As lifestyles and diets evolved, especially in developing nations, death rates due to noncommunicable diseases (NCD) such as diabetes and heart disease have continued [...]
Will India further extend its sugar export window?
In response to delays caused by monsoon rains, India’s government announced a two-week extension of the 2021/22 export window in the first week of [...]
Stevia, a natural sugar substitute
Stevia is a sugar substitute that is about 100 to 300 times sweeter than conventional table sugar. As a high-intensity sweetener, stevia is used [...]
Trending products: Plant-based beverages
Growing consumer awareness and demand for plant-based products have prompted beverage makers to jump into the trend. According to Fior Markets, the plant-based beverage [...]
Yerba mate, an herb from the gods into a drink in your hand
Yerba mate is native to parts of South America and has been historically linked to the Indigenous people of that continent. Often referred to [...]