News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Using RFID and improving packaging design could help UK supermarkets save £1.9 billion (€2.7bn) in lost sales every year because of supply chain problems, says a new survey from the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD).
Four key factors will determine whether this week's EU discussions regarding the sugar regime have been a success or a failure, says a key industry body.
A dairy research body in Australia will get $300,000 of government money to examine bioactive material in milk that could be used to develop novel functional foods.
Frutarom's continuing trend of increased sales and profitability vindicates the Israeli flavour firm's rapid expansion within certain strategic geographic regions.
The European Commission has approved the takeover of British retailer Somerfield, by the Apax consortium.
Biotech associations from five European countries have joined an initiative aimed at creating and developing globally competitive R&D-driven companies.
Innovative dairy ingredients are increasingly being used in nutritional-focused applications and are showing significant growth rates according to a new study.
Antibiotics given to livestock can end up in vegetables and pose a health threat to consumers, according to a study looking at the use of animal manure as a fertilizer.
Sweden-based Gyros' laboratory automation system has received an endorsement from analyst Frost & Sullivan, which has awarded the company the top prize in the category for this year's annualinnovation awards.
Online grocery pioneer Ocado believes it has the most innovative business model to tap the booming e-tail sector, as the UK's top supermarkets compete for custom.