News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Dispatches from Experimental Biology 2017
Adding Portobello or shiitake powder to a high-fat diet may protect arteries from the detrimental effects of a high fat diet, according to findings presented at the recent Experimental Biology 2017 event.
Hungary is the worst “nanny-state” in the EU when it comes to laws relating to food and drink, but new research suggests most countries have so far shunned regulation aimed at controlling consumption.
Interpack 2017
Treofan has started to offer its customers phthalate-free packaging films on request using phthalate-free base polymers in the extrusion process.
Strawberry tree honey and Manuka honey can induce cell death in colon cancer cells, an in vitro study has found.
Incubators provide startups with more than access to heavy-duty machinery and production space at a reduced price, they also plug entrepreneurs into an active network of professionals, suppliers and potential investors who can help accelerate a company’s...
Sustainability rating and research company HowGood is helping consumers identify which eco-friendly label really means eco-friendly with its updated mobile app.
A more than two-year transitional period to help slaughterhouses in Belgium adjust to new rules on halal and kosher slaughter has been agreed.
The Moscow-based All-Russian Experimental Veterinary Medicine Institute has produced Russia’s first-ever lab-grown meat.
FrieslandCampina and Facebook have signed a letter of intent for a partnership to make ‘close, personal and relevant connections with families and farmers around the world through mobile'.
Sports Nutrition Special Edition
Sports nutrition is a booming industry, with Euromonitor estimating a value of $7.4bn in the US. When we went to the streets and asked a few gym-goers what they buy, to no surprise, it was all protein.
Interpack 2017
Germany and France have been recognized for their sustainable products at the ‘PackTheFuture’ Sustainable Plastic Packaging Awards at Interpack.
Olam Cocoa has opened its latest innovation center in Williowbrook, Illinois, to scale up its North American business.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has not ruled out contaminated food being behind the deaths of 13 people in Liberia.
Horsemeat close to becoming part of the national Spanish diet, says author of report showing link between environment where horses bred and omega-3 levels.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has called for projects related to detection and quantification of allergens in foods.
After launching the first widely available organic beef hot dog in Australia, Arcadian Organic CEO Alister Ferguson wants his company to be the leading provider of clean-label hot dogs.
Dateline Southeast Asia
Hanoi food inspectors are struggling to monitor frozen meat and produce, which are often stored poorly, then broken down into smaller packages and sold through wholesale markets to traders who take a relaxed approach to documentation.
Editor’s blog
Tastes are changing fast in Japan, where younger consumers are adopting more Western foods, traditional dishes are fusing with Spanish ingredients and snacking is on the rise.
The New Zealand meat industry has praised its government’s decision to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), despite US withdrawal.
Grocery shoppers online behave much differently from their in-store counterparts, and the online shopper group will continue to increase. What should brands and retailers keep in mind in this changing landscape?
Convenience store chain 7-Eleven has unveiled its first donuts topped with Twix Caramel Cookie bar pieces.