News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The composition and function of the microbiota in the human gut changes throughout the day, with links to dietary and bathroom habits. The findings may have implications for the design of future probiotic clinical trials.
Field Trip - which burst onto the premium jerky scene in 2010 and expanded into the meat sticks market in 2016 – is entering the pork rinds category later this year to target consumers looking for an alternative to potato chips in the salty snacks aisle.
The outlook for the C-Store channel is “encouraging” with many manufacturers innovating around protein, flavors, clean labels, and functional benefits, says Wells Fargo Securities senior analyst Bonnie Herzog.
The acquisition of Ferrara Candy could allow Ferrero to break into China's sugar confectionery market, says Shanghai-based consultant, Andrew Kuiler.
Nestle’s acquisition of Chameleon Cold-Brew will give the Austin-based beverage company a “strong advantage” in the highly competitive coffee category in 2018 and allow it to pursue “wild ideas” for expansion and new product development that were...
Foods designed to help manage type 2 diabetes currently often are sequestered in drugstores or low-traffic areas next to pharmacies in grocery stores, but that could change in the next five years as the extent of the disease’s threat becomes better...
Food development agency TOP has opened a food lab so start-up customers can test products without investing in expensive machinery, helping them overcome what is known as 'the valley of death'.
The European Commission has approved a swathe of new programmes aimed at promoting the quality of European Union agri-food products across the world.
Food sector consolidation represents a growing threat to global food security, a new report suggests.
Europe is a diverse cultural, culinary and economic melting pot with very different attitudes to eco-friendly eating – and companies should consider tailoring their plant protein products accordingly, say researchers.
The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) has set up a Commission to deal with the aftermath of Brexit on food, farming and the countryside.
Researchers have developed groundnuts free from aflatoxins thanks to a double-pronged approach involving genetic engineering.
Bottled water brand VOSS Water was launched 16 years ago with a clear premium strategy: one it has maintained while developing its positioning as a lifestyle brand for both affluent and aspirational consumers.
Mérieux NutriSciences has invested R11m (€670,000) to open its fourth commercial testing site in South Africa.
Japanese food firms are stepping up their efforts to drive export success in Malaysia and Indonesia after securing halal certification.
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An operation to disrupt the sale and supply of illegal products across north Wales has uncovered 2,700 litres of alcohol.
Danone has installed a vast rooftop solar system at its Zhongshan factory in China, which will save 55,000 tons of CO2 over its lifetime.
S&W Fine Foods International, a Del Monte company, is rolling out clear fruit cans for its products sold in Seoul, South Korea, and Shanghai, China.
There is an urgent need to better track community nutrition to support policymakers in improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in remote communities.
Alchemy Systems has launched an online training resource for food industry supervisors, managers and safety professionals.
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra is buying into an American whey protein concentrate and lactose manufacturer for an undisclosed amount in order to secure its US-sourcing network.
New Blackmores CEO Richard Henfrey has pledged that the firm will look to move beyond selling 'bottles of pills', hinting that a more personalised nutrition approach featuring tests and value-added services could be an option.
Bubs Australia has purchased NuLac Foods for $39m to further its plans for the infant and adult goat's milk product market in Australia and China.