News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
“Brazil. The Coffee Nation”, a joint industry project to promote Brazil’s image as a global coffee powerhouse between the Brazilian Agency for the Promotion of Exports and Investments (Apex-Brasil) and the Brazilian Association of Special Coffees (BSCA)...
US dairy producer Darigold, Inc. has expanded its operations to new international markets including Mexico City to develop a stronger presence in the country, an “incredibly important market” for the company, says Jonathan Spurway, senior vice president...
Renewal Mill – a startup founded by two Yale grads that works with food manufacturers to upcycle byproducts from food processing to create value-added ingredients and food items – is tackling the mounting issue of US food waste, specifically the 6...
Maple syrup, honey, and other sugars sold as single ingredients will not have be listed as ‘added sugar’ on the Nutrition facts panel under an 11th hour amendment from Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) to the appropriations bill that passed the Senate on...
Obrigado, the Brazilian coconut water brand with a focus on sustainability, has achieved BCorporation status in recognition of its dedication to social responsibility.
A new roundtable report has suggested that coffee consumption can lead to a reduced risk of death with a collective of studies indicating a potential risk reduction of up to 17%.
US processor Pilgrim's Pride has seen a strong quarter of sales, driven by Mexican growth and acquisitions.
Taste intelligence start-up DishQ is eyeing rapid expansion having attracted investment from Techstars and Arts Alliance in its pre-seed funding round.
Avocado production in Mexico and Colombia needs innovative collaboration if industry is to respond to increasing demand, reduce post-harvest losses and overcome mistrust, say researchers.
Polish meat processor ZPM Sława has unveiled plans to increase its processing capacity shortly after the company took over its plant in Poland’s western region from local meat business Tarczyński.
Italian start-up Bioerg’s patent-protected strain of dextran, Nextdext, is at least 10 times cheaper than standard dextran, it says.
Canadian-based Maple Leaf Foods has pledged to become the “most sustainable protein company on earth” by investing $28 million in a range of animal welfare technology at its poultry processing plant in Edmonton.
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has launched a report into the factors driving attention to the plant-based food trend and how it may impact the future prospects of the meat industry in the UK.
German biotech company e-LEcta reveals that a “successful cooperation” with an unnamed sweetener supplier has enabled it to expand production of a zero-calorie, plant-based sweetener in a move that it said could "change the world market for natural...
JBT Corporation has acquired FTNON, in the Netherlands, for €32m ($37.1m).
Consumers increasingly are adopting plant-based diets not just for animal welfare reasons, but also for environmental ones – placing a premium on products and crops that are sustainable, such as peas.
Using bio-optic smell sensors, French company Aryballe Technologies has developed a portable ‘artificial nose’ to help food manufacturers in quality control testing and new product development (NPD).
Four of the top five global vegetarian markets are in Asia, but experts have cautioned that industry needs to be aware of particular national trends to maintain sales success.
New bite-sized learning app modules for the food and beverage industry have been launched in Singapore to provide on-the-go learning for time-strapped professionals.
While most of the entomological hype surrounds the bugs you can eat, another insect segment has been slowly building its presence in South East Asia, in particular.