News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Are potatoes the top selling edible product of Idaho and oranges in Florida? It’s actually dairy from Idaho and beef from Florida, according to a new analysis that looks at food production vs food consumption in the US.
German confectionery group Haribo has launched an independent investigation into allegations of slave labour in its carnauba wax supply chain.
Seed breeding firm Equinom has developed a pea, chickpea and cow pea with 50% more protein than commercially available alternatives, and it's looking for food manufacturers to use the pulse flour and give feedback.
Canadian consumers will have the opportunity to find out more about where their beef comes from thanks to a new pilot scheme rolled out by Cargill.
Innovation in the RTD (ready-to-drink) coffee category is accelerating, with Coca-Cola predicted to be the big winner with its partnerships with Dunkin Donuts and McDonald’s. PepsiCo’s Starbucks line is expected to lose market share.
Bottled water volume sales are seeing continued strong growth, driven by consumers' search for alternatives to sugary drinks. And these trends are benefiting the flavored water category, according to Comax Flavors.
They say a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down and that certainly has been a major play for selling tart-tasting cranberries that are bursting with health benefits – but as the war on sugar grows, this strategy is at risk, forcing stakeholders...
Canada’s Competition Bureau has launched an investigation into allegations of price fixing of some packaged bread products dating back to 2001.
Chr. Hansen is pushing back the boundaries of ‘natural’ ingredients and expanding its range of colouring foodstuffs to help food and beverage manufacturers take clean labels to the next level.
Hendrix Genetics has opened its new stock turkey hatchery in Beatrice, Nebraska.
The World Business Council on Sustainable Development (WBCSD) welcomes International Flavors & Fragrances to its food waste initiative that counts Nestlé, Kellogg, Danone and PepsiCo as members.
The European Commission says it will begin the process of establishing a legal definition of vegetarian and vegan food in 2019, an announcement that has been welcomed by food manufacturers.
Chinese breeder and processor Shennong has announced plans to use imports of American breeding pigs to expand its packaged meat presence in one of China’s least developed but fastest growing consumer markets.
The New South Wales (NSW) Food Authority has clamped down on food safety and hygiene offences in the noodle manufacturing sector by fining three Sydney businesses.
Hormel Foods Corporation has revealed that it is to acquire premium deli meat and salami company Columbus Manufacturing Inc from Chicago-based Arbor Investments.
Unilever will acquire specialty tea brand TAZO from Starbucks for $384m, as Starbucks decides to focus on its super premium tea brand Teavana.
News in Brief
A Scarborough hotel owner has been fined for food hygiene offences after an outbreak of Campylobacter.