News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The Philippines Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has named five ‘fake vinegar’ brands following continued pressure by government officials and the public – but consumers are now demanding to know why the other 275+ have been kept confidential.
Nestle India is looking to enter the country’s organic products market with its upcoming Ceregrow Organic Selection range of cereals.
The Pakistani government will be doubling the country’s sugar tax to 17% as well as implementing a raft of other levies, as revealed in the country’s recent Federal Budget 2019-20 announcement.
Canadian snack brand SimplyProtein is expanding its reach across the US market, rolling out into 235 Target stores in April and launching into Kroger stores this fall.
Maple syrup, honey, agave syrup, and other sugars sold as single ingredients will not have to be listed as ‘added sugar’ on the Nutrition facts panel, according to final guidance issued by the FDA.
Consumer interest in grass-fed meat/dairy and plant-based foods, stems from the same desire to find more humane and sustainable alternatives to factory farming, says Maple Hill Creamery CEO Tim Joseph, who was surprised to see Impossible Foods single out...
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Ever since FDA decided to exclude Tate & Lyle’s super low-calorie sugar allulose from the total and added sugar declarations on the Nutrition Facts panel, manufacturers across categories have been clamoring to learn how the ingredient might help them...
Mexican food design agency Foodlosofia has worked with industry giants such as PepsiCo and Heineken to develop new products, retail concepts and eating experiences. We caught up with its CEO and creative designer to find out more.
Slow-fermented chickpea miso is full of natural umami notes, making it a great way to enhance flavor, reduce salt and add beneficial bacteria to food, says Brazilian company Missô Origem.
Anheuser-Busch InBev may be on a mission to be the “best beer company bringing people together for a better world,” but its innovation, incubation and investment arm, ZX Ventures, wants more: It wants to “make products, services and technologies that …...
Ingredion has developed what it describes as a ‘breakthrough’ clean label starch suitable for use in products with ‘delicate’ colour or flavour profiles. According to the company this is necessary because consumer demand for simple ingredient lists...
Tritordeum – a Mediterranean cereal that boasts a significant reduction in gluten proteins associated with food intolerance compared to wheat – offers a clear market opportunity for food producers seeking an ingredient with nutritional, agronomical and...
Olam International has awarded its annual prize for food security to a mapping technology that provides information on what crops and farming practices are the ‘best fit’ for conditions in food insecure regions.
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has ended its contract with Hallmark Meat Hygiene and is to take control of official veterinarian and meat hygiene inspection functions.
Asia's Food Future: Industry 4.0
Smart packaging is offering a whole host of ways for brands to inform, educate and entertain customers, but it isn’t without its pitfalls. That’s why in this edition of Asia’s Food Future: Industry 4.0, we look at the pros and cons of this emerging...
In the UK, Unilever has launched a trial of the first wrapper-less ice-cream multipack for its Solero Organic Peach product, with 35% less plastic compared to the original Solero Organic pack with individual plastic wrappers.
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Swiss dairy company Emmi is increasing its stake in Laticínios Porto Alegre Indústria e Comércio S.A., based in Ponte Nova in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, from 40% to 70%.
As the fallout from the Fair Oaks Farms animal abuse video shows no sign of slowing, a US expert says viewing animal ‘health’ and ‘welfare’ as one issue is now critical.
An Indian Government initiative to eradicate foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) from the country, costing INR133.43bn (US$1.9bn), is expected to result in an increase in meat exports, according to experts.
Meat industry trade links between Ireland, Japan and South Korea have grown following a Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine mission to the region.
Kellogg's UK has extended its partnership with the Seven Bro7hers Brewery to release new craft beers made with rejected breakfast cereals.
Indian start-up Kefir Culture is aiming to improve public health and targeting local expansion with its own twist on kefir, a traditional fermented beverage known for its gut health benefits.