News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The trend toward high protein offerings shows no signs of losing steam. Innovation in protein sources and mixtures continues, but delivery mode innovation has not kept pace, at least not in the US market, said consultant Ralf Jaeger, PhD.
Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced two next-generation sequencing (NGS) systems that simplify targeted sequencing.
The civil justice system has become consumers’ most important protection against unsafe food, according to the American Association for Justice (AAJ).
Consumers continue to embrace free-from diets: and grain-free could be the next big opportunity for bakers, according to Mintel.
Many multinational food and beverage brands are missing their biggest chance to address climate risks, according to the global non-profit group CDP, which says companies need to work closer with suppliers to improve agricultural emissions.
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Traditional and complementary medicines are widely used around the world and despite being frequently criticised for making unjustified clinical claims remain, the field remains one of the fastest growing areas of healthcare.
Some US consumers are turned off by the process behind Coca-Cola’s high-protein, lactose-free Fairlife milk, according to Euromonitor.
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has put the spotlight back on sugar with a call for a tax on sugary drinks – but industry has accused him of simplifying a complex problem.
Low and middle income countries (LMICs) bear the brunt of foodborne disease (FBD), according to a review.
A new conveyor for food processors aimed at the Russian market and developed in collaboration with hygiene specialists is to be launched by ScanBelt at the AgroProdMash 2015 show.
Far East digest
The rate that Korean teenagers regularly consume has halved over the past 10 years, the country’s health watchdog has found.
Start-up BrightFarms is helping retailers say goodbye to long supply chains that can compromise food quality by partnering with them to build and operate local greenhouses that provide an exclusive, steady supply of fresh produce.
Food is fun, says the self-described ‘serial optimist’ and ‘crowdfunding Jedi’ behind 500-calorie vegan ‘drinkable supermeal’ Ambronite. But not every eating occasion can be an epic, Mediterranean-style gathering fueled by wine and great conversation,...
Flaxseed intake during lactation should be limited as it may change maternal adrenal function, research in rats has suggested.
European supermarkets are losing out on halal meat sales because of trust issues and a lack of clear labelling, driving Muslim consumers to independent butchers, according to Euromonitor.
Australia needs to focus more on the Middle East as a long-term beef export destination, according to Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Suzannah Moss-Wright, as exports to the region climb.
tna celebrates its 33rd anniversary this year and was recently recognised as an ‘Australian icon’ in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Eastern Australia, for its innovation in the food industry.