Are coffee prices set to rise again?
Coffee is one of the most valued and valuable commodities in the world, with a global revenue of 461.20 billion USD this year alone, according to market insight firm, Statista. However, as with other high-value…
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Is caffeine damaging to heart health?
A cup of tea or coffee is the starting point of many a morning. In fact, for most, it’s the very foundation of their day, sought out before breakfast, enjoyed during a morning break, relied…
From compostable capsules to iced brews: Coffee innovation helps drive growth at Nestlé
Across the whole company, the Swiss chocolate-to-pet food giant boasted 15% more innovation and renovation launches in H1 2024 than in H1 2023, with a total planned increase to 20% by year-end. With global coffee…
Personalisation potential: Caffeine's benefits greater in athletes with specific genetic profiles – study
The performance-enhancing effects of caffeine consumption on resistance exercise outcomes have been a topic of debate due to inconsistent results in previous studies. The effect of caffeine supplementation on hormonal responses has been shown to…
What are the positives and negatives of consuming caffeine?
Research carried out by scientists at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States have found that excessive consumption of caffeine can pose certain health risks. The FDA has provided guidelines on caffeine…
Caffeine improves performance indicators in female volleyball athletes
The randomised, double-blind, crossover study, published in the journal Nutrients, assessed the effect of supplementing with 5 mg/kg body weight caffeine over one week of training. The authors from Spain found that the impact of caffeine…