News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
FoodNavigator-Asia spoke to suppliers at the recent Vitafoods show in Geneva about launching new foods and supplements on the Asian market. What are the main challenges? And where are the most promising opportunities?
In order to protect the environment, consumers should forget about switching to organic foods and concentrate on eating less meat, according to new research.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has called for modernization of the science used to develop and evaluate the products it regulates, in a "Strategic Plan for Regulatory Science" document – including in implementation of new food safety law.
Amendments to 2009 laws that saw 27 health and nutrition claims approved in China will see the number reduced to 18, as momentum grows toward a European Union-style emphasis on human clinical data.
The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) has disputed the findings of a recent study that suggested a link between added sugars in the diet – including high fructose corn syrup – and risk factors for heart disease.
While it might not be able to sustain its early “meteoric” growth rates, the energy shots market still has significant growth potential and can potentially target a far wider audience than energy drinks, market researchers have predicted.
The leading source of news for the food and beverage industry in Europe and North America has now expanded to Asia, drawing on the knowledge and expertise of experienced local journalists.
Israel-based flavours, botanicals and speciality ingredients player Frutarom has acquired English flavour-company Aromco Ltd for US$ 25million (€17.4 million).
Vinegar tainted with antifreeze is suspected of killing eleven people and sickening 120 in China, according to Chinese state media.
As demand for natural foods grows, industry has begun to look to exotic plants as a source of alternative, natural, ingredients. But how can we identify and source the right botanical compounds.