News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Two of Europe's major retail chains, Carrefour and Metro, have announced plans to expand their operations in China, while a third, Tesco, is still on the hunt for a partner to enable it to enter the country's market.
Every supermarket owner is constantly seeking ways of driving growth across every product category, be it through innovation, promotion or refurbishment. But a recent survey suggests that their best efforts are being let down at the final stage - in...
Food processor Aarhus United has installed PlantWeb digital plant architecture from Emerson Process Management at its new Danish oil processing plant. The new IT infrastructure includes a DeltaV digital automation system and Foundation fieldbus...
Sales of smoothies grew strongly last year despite consumers switching to cheaper products to assuage their thirst during the heatwave. But the longer term growth prospects for what still remains a niche market lie in the healthy properties of the...
German chemicals company BASF is to participate in a new project designed to trace Norwegian farmed salmon throughout the entire production chain as part of a qualitative move to boost sales through improving consumer confidence.
Scientists have discovered a possible mechanism for the anti-cancer activity of resveratrol, the compound found in red wine and thought to be responsible for the drink's widely reported health benefits, writes Wai Lang Chu.
Probiotic bacteria appear to tackle the HIV virus and may even stop it from being transferred from a mother to her children, said researchers at the American Society for Microbiology general meeting this week.
Chinese wine imports increased by nearly 50 per cent last year, according to figures released by the Beijing customs authorities, with a value amounting to almost €26 million, an increase which is being attributed to lower import tariffs and...
Earlier this week we reported that food companies were finding it hard to effectively target senior consumers in the UK - the so-called Empty Nesters - despite their growing disposable incomes and desire for indulgence and enjoyment. And as Mintel's...
A report by the UK Parliament has today set out a number of proposals aimed at combating the obesity problem in one of Europe's most overweight nations. At the same time as accusing food manufacturers and retailers of "paying lip service" to previous...