News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The effectiveness of front-of-package warning labels relies largely on the design and consistency of nutritional information communicated to the consumer, observed researchers from the University of São Paulo, Brazil.
'Margarita', a social project launched by Danone in 2010 to support and develop Mexico's network of small milk producers, has received US$1.3m in funding from a collaboration agreement with IDB Lab (Laboratorio de Innovación del Banco Interamericano de...
Tart cherry juice brand CHERRiSH has several health benefits that make it stand out against other sports drink brands (which primarily compete on hydration and electrolyte replenishment) including its ability to reduce muscle inflammation and purge the...
Chobani has unveiled a new nut-butter-infused line of yogurts it claims will add incremental growth to the sluggish US yogurt category, which edged back into positive territory in the latest four weeks (to June 29) after a dismal few years.
The pulp, leaves and by-product of Brazil's native marolo fruit are rich in a range of nutrients and phytochemicals and present promise for the development of novel, functional foods, say researchers.
The profit-driven focus of the food sector places pressure on employees and the food chain to deliver products at the lowest possible cost. Ultimately, this increases the risk of food fraud, according to Arun Chauhan, fraud expert and founder of Tenet...
Finnish start-up Solar Foods has developed a complete protein made from carbon dioxide, air and electricity, CEO Pasi Vainikka tells FoodNavigator.
Roquette has developed a ‘simple composition’ pea isolate crisp to meet nutritional requirements for higher protein and lower carbohydrate foods.
With the opening of a massive, state-of-the-art probiotics fermenter in upstate New York this morning, DuPont hopes to secure its position as a market leader in creating and supplying clinically-backed probiotics to food, beverage and dietary supplement...
The World Steak Challenge 2019 took place at the Round Room in Dublin following an intense day of judging by two sets of panels. With more than 300 entries from 25 different countries, this proved to be the biggest World Steak Challenge yet. Here are...
The Canadian Government has unveiled an Agri-Food Immigration Pilot scheme, expected to provide the meat industry with 2,750 spots for Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW).
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has created a fresh protein modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) tray, being used by several meat packers in California.
FoodNavigator's trend tracker brings you a weekly round-up of some of the most exciting products hitting the shelves in Europe. This week, we hear about CBD ' tongue shots', Asian snacks and potato smoothies.
Sustainability
Sustainalytics, a third-party assessor, analyzed 229 packaged food companies for their environmental, social and governance risks. Barry Callebaut received the lowest risk rating.
The Philippines Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) has issued warnings against 14 unregistered food products, including beverages, snacks and desserts, advising the public against purchasing and consuming them.
A new food labelling regulations draft published by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) suggesting colour coded labelling for products high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) has drawn fervent protest from the nation’s food and beverage...
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019
Maintaining and improving cognitive health among APAC’s rapidly ageing population requires a holistic approach, considering the gut-brain axis, nutrition intake, and the need for a personalised plan.
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019
The development of cell-based seafood and meats , and shrimp in particular, should be prioritised in order to meet the protein needs of Asia’s growing, and ageing population, in a healthy and sustainable manner.