It was nearly extinct at the end of the last century. But now more than 1.6 billion people are infected with the disease and global hotspots continue to be burdened with insufficient screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
Ever heard of Phoods and Bepharages?
Well now you have.
They are food and drink products with additional health related benefits. Functional, Fortified and Inherently Healthy Foods and Beverages: The U.S. Phood Market suggests functional food and drinks are an exploding market which is so important that the writers of the report have created their own words – ‘phoods’ and ‘bepharages’!
It seems there’s a growing perception of an association between drinks with large quantities of sugar and obesity. While there is no direct medical link between sugar alone and overweight or obesity, there’s no doubt that untangling this notion is one of the greatest challenges for soft-drink manufacturers and retailers.
The rise against factory produced food is gaining momemtum amongst U.S. consumers. Ask an American about "food miles" or the "slow food movement" five years ago and few would’ve known what you were talking about. Today, however, awareness of these trends is like a badge displaying your green credentials. As these issues catch on the market for foods which fit the profile of this trend is likely to grow significantly.
Hybrid cars have been receiving endorsements from the worlds most glamorous people. But, some say these cars are merely a fashion statement not a sensible environmental alternative.
