News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
It’s been two years since Michelle Obama launched her Let’s Move initiative with the aim of ending childhood obesity within a generation – and the First Lady claims that “we have begun to change the conversation about childhood obesity in America”.
Indian food giant Hindustan Unilever (HUL) is driving wider industry take-up and certification of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) via Green Palm certification.
Attracted by its natural, low calorie profile, food manufacturers across the industry are turning to stevia but it is the market for snacks and non-alcoholic drinks that is leading the way.
Soft drink manufacturer Britvic highlighted new formats and innovation of new products in a “busy and challenging year for soft drinks manufacturers” in its industry report.
‘Organic’ processors could be set for a “significant improvement” in the protection of produce against pathogens through the development of new wash system practices using ultrasound.
The total amount of livestock support within the Russian state programme for 2013-2020 will exceed RUB1bn (US$24.1bn), stated Agriculture Minister Yelena Skrynnik at a recent press-conference.
Frustration at the inability of European Union lawmakers to decide on nutrient profiling rules made unusual bedfellows of health NGOs and Big Food representatives, who have agreed the EU would be better to borrow a model already in use than pursue its...
As UK dairy player, Dairy Crest, indicates it is ready to flog off its jewel in the crown - St Hubert - a food industry analyst reckons Groupe Lactalis is the likely buyer.
The use of generic food names like parmesan cheese, bologna, feta, provolone, and salami could be under threat, claims the Consortium for Common Food Names, a newly formed alliance seeking to prevent naming restrictions for international producers.
Despite winning import duty concessions under the newly-enforced free trade agreement between the US and South Korea, American beef producers will still not be able to export beef over the age of 30 months. The import of older beef remains banned under...
The growing Hispanic market holds huge opportunity for food manufacturers in the United States, but understanding cultural dynamics is vital to new product success, according to a panel of experts speaking at the Research Chefs Association conference...
Importers of organic food are looking towards the central government to issue new regulations that would level the playing field for organic food products between India and the EU.
Chinese consumers are embracing healthier alternatives of carbonated soft drinks, but beverage manufacturers are being very slow to respond to this changing trend, a new report by UK market research firm Mintel shows.
Nutrient specialist, Fortitech, has opened a sales and support office in Shanghai in response to a surging market for fortified food and beverages spurred by a newly health-focused consumer group in China.
The use of alternative low-calorie, high-intensity, sweeteners in bakery products has to face several important challenges in terms of texture before it can effectively replace sugars, say researchers.
AarhusKarlshamn will triple its work with women’s groups in Burkino Faso to cement its position as a ‘front runner’ in the market over the next two years.
Polish food safety authorities have played down foodborne botulism concerns raised in a warning to football fans planning to travel to Poland and Ukraine for the upcoming Euro 2012 football competition.
Australia’s food and grocery sector desperately needs greater regulation in the retail sector and more transparency around foreign direct investment, Australian industry executives said in a new survey.