News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Compounding factors of climate change and cheap food are threatening food, nutrition and environmental security in Peru's agrobiodiversity hotspot Huánuco, warn researchers.
What’s the healthiest choice? Butter, margarine, or spreads? And do clean labels trump nutrition in the consumer decision making process?
The CPG industry registered a sluggish start for Q1 2018 despite the expectation that the Tax Cut and Jobs Act passed at the end of 2017 would result in extra income from lower withholdings and encourage spending, said Susan Viamari, VP of Thought...
Finding nutrient-dense snacks becomes more of a challenge for moms once they exit the baby aisle and right around the time 'picky-eater syndrome' sets in. To fill this gap, Messy Monkeys is positioning itself as an affordable and healthy snack for kids...
'We’ve spoken to large and small food companies that are interested in partnering with us'
It’s not hard to see why cell-cultured (aka ‘clean’) meat is beginning to attract some serious attention – and investment. The addressable market is huge, and the product – if it delivers on its promise – could ensure meat does not become a luxury only...
Americans’ obsession with dieting is nothing new, but which diets are in and which ones are out is constantly shifting – creating a marketing nightmare for food and beverage brands that want to link their products to consumers’ desired outcomes.
When one door closes …
Australian biscuit maker Kooka’s Country Cookies is moving to a new site to cope with increased demand following a decision by Woolworths to cease stocking the biscuits that paradoxically sent sales soaring.
Macadamias only represent 1.5% of the tree nut market, held back by limited supplies and high prices, but a tree-planting programme could change that. "Customers are crying out to use macadamias as an ingredient. It’s up to us to make that opportunity...
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Mexico plans to impose pork tariffs on some US cuts and products following President Donald Trump’s introduction of tariffs on US steel and aluminium imports, according to the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Outbreaks are of concern during any mass gathering but there are no indications that risk is higher than usual for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, according to the ECDC.
The science is clear: a vegetarian diet is better for heart health, a study says - but does that include processed meat analogues? "While not as healthful as whole plants, they are useful transition foods," says one researcher.
Tyson Foods has launched protein crisps using upcycled chicken trim under its first brand ¡Yappah! in a bid to fight food waste.
Sustainability spotlight: ‘Our bigger mission is to make the whole brewing industry more sustainable’
A Finnish craft brewery hopes to go beyond carbon neutral to become carbon negative – removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere rather than simply offsetting emissions – with the broader mission of inspiring the whole brewing industry to become more...
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Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety (CFS) has warned traders to suspend imports of poultry meat from the Swedish county Skåne following an outbreak of low-pathogenic H5 avian influenza.
The Carlyle Group, a global alternative asset manager, has completed its acquisition of Australia’s largest wine company, Accolade Wines.
Botswana has announced its intentions for its manufacturers to increase beef volumes to the Russian market.
The clock is ticking and you only have the weekend to decide whether you want to compete for this year’s World Steak Challenge title, as entries for the competition close on Monday (4 June).