News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Drawing on extensive consumer research, The Campbell Soup Co.’s GMO disclosure labels on packs and online could serve as a model for USDA in crafting the mandatory national bioengineering label standard and other companies looking for solutions.
The polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) contained in walnuts might improve sperm quality as findings support previous evidence suggesting the nut contains key nutrients essential for sperm function.
China will dominate the global meat industry up to 2020, but transition will see pork production reshaped, poultry hit by trade restrictions and beef challenged by a rocky road.
Australia
As Woolworths’ fortunes continue to improve, the supermarket chain is now reporting that food sales had been driving its rebound.
New rules simplifying food safety management in small retail businesses, including butcheries, have been proposed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Food poisoning bacteria feature in a World Health Organization (WHO) list of pathogens that pose the greatest threat to human health due to antibiotic resistance.
Danish Crown has swooped on long-standing UK foodservice business Leivers Brothers, acquiring the Nottingham-based firm for an undisclosed sum.
Dutch dairy cooperative Royal FrieslandCampina is looking to sell its fruit juices and drinks manufacturer Riedel to focus on its dairy portfolio.
EU scientists have announced a promising new method for characterising nanoparticles, such as titanium dioxide, which can be used on food and feed ingredients, according to a new European Commission study.
Food Vision kicked off yesterday with insights from innovation specialists and trailblazing startups. Join our team of editors as we discuss the key take-away's and highlights from the first day.
Bonamar Corporation has partnered with Gateway America to launch crab meat products that have been irradiated.
Contrary to what some may believe, farmers who grow genetically modified crops are “not the devil with horns,” and do have the planet’s and consumers’ health and best interests in mind when they select which seeds to plant and harvest, a Maryland farmer...
Baked oat bar brand BOBO’s could double revenues in 2017 (vs 2016) if it continues on its current growth trajectory, says the CEO of the Boulder-based brand, which has just raised $8m in a Series A funding round led by Boulder Investment Group Reprise...
US President Donald Trump has picked Ryan Zinke to be Secretary of the Interior, a move two bodies representing livestock interests have claimed is “great news” for cattle producers.
Ozo Innovations has launched a single step cleaning and disinfection system which it claims will make food factory hygiene more robust and sustainable.
Australian research
Controversial nanoparticles that are widely considered a pollutant are now being studied for their range of agricultural uses.
The French vegetable producer, due to make a major acquisition in the US next year, this morning reported a drop in its margins but said its profitability and activity are still in line with targets.
The UK's childhood obesity strategy has been criticised again – this time in an analysis published in the British Medical Journal. Will all this flak put other EU countries off the idea?
A number public policy, health and community measures have been identified by researchers in Australia to help reduce rising obesity rates among child immigrants.
Dateline Southeast Asia
As temperatures begin soaring in Thailand, pulses will also start racing among soft drinks buyers tantalised by the big name prizes on offer once again this season, including cars and opportunities to meet their favourite boy bands.
A stellar line-up of speakers has been announced for the second Food Vision Asia summit being held in Singapore – while food start-ups and entrepreneurs are being urged to enter our Trailblazer’s contest so they can share the stage with Asia’s key food...
Three of the four fastest-rising retail coffee markets are in Asia, with global leader Indonesia having witnessed 19.6% growth over each of the last five years.