News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
SABMiller has gained final regulatory approval from the Australian Federal Treasurer for the acquisition of Foster's, following a recommendation from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).
Efforts to boost Hong Kong’s reputation as a premier wine hub in Asia are paying off with a quality certification programme bearing fruit, said the organisation behind the scheme.
Jeroen van Roon, global marketing manager for beer for DSM Food Specialties told BeverageDaily.com that barley brewing enzymes could help brewers cut down on more costly malt-based products, and develop new portfolio innovations.
A novel method for removing free fatty acids in oils may help industry to produce refined low-calorie cocoa butter, according to new research.
A new way of analysing flavours in food and beverages goes beyond sensory profiling and can both ensure brand quality and innovation, claims German developer Metabolomic Discoveries.
Industry is often reluctant to share information with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to address economically motivated adulteration of food, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Procter & Gamble has reaffirmed its commitment to complete the sale of global snack brand Pringles to Diamond Foods by June 2012, despite a sharp fall in Diamond’s share price last week.
India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) reform made last week has been met by strong political opposition that threatens the passing of the law.
Special edition: Dealing with higher commodity costs
“I think it’s safe to say that inflationary pressures have reached their worst,” claims research economist Ricky Volpe of the USDA’s Economic Research Service, in an interview with FoodNavigator-USA.
There is increasing use of prohibited food colours in food products consumed by children in India, a new study has suggested.
Synlait Milk has launched its first infant formula product in China with the goal of targeting the fast growing middle class.
Goodman Fielder has said that it is reviewing its operations in both Australia and New Zealand, and would consider putting some of its non-core businesses up for sale, even as it closes some plants.
Ingredients firm Chr. Hansen has doubled the number of products in its fruit colouring food stuffs range, which it said will allow manufacturers to diversify sweet confectionery products and keep an e-number free label.
Stabilized rice bran maker NutraCea will update the market on the progress of its R&D tie-up with DSM to develop protein from rice bran in the first half of 2012.