The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), a certifying agent in the US gluten-free market, said visual examination is pivotal in determining the safety of whole grains, beans, seeds, pulses and legumes.
Spanish rice, pasta and sauce maker Ebro Foods says that the growing influence of millennial consumers and new technologies are accelerating changes to retail models and supporting growth in e-commerce.
Disruptive and emerging technology that may decide how the food industry interacts with consumers is asking big questions as to whether traditional foodmakers are prepared for this shift in opportunity.
Cases in a multiyear and multi country outbreak of Salmonella in eggs linked to Poland have seen a new peak after control measures had led to a decline.
The Pakistan Halal Food Authority (PHFA), which has not been functioning sinced it was formed in 2015, is expected to start operations quickly according to Rana Tanveer Hussain, federal minister for Science and Technology.
The humble flat bread, a regional staple, is among the things that have spurred the interest of a multibillion euro multinational ingredients maker in the Middle East.
Farmgate prices went up a bit in 2017, although not as much as farmers hoped, and value-added products continued to dominate companies’ strategy to get more money from raw milk.
Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF), an alliance of scientists and child health advocacy organizations, is calling for urgent action by cereal makers, the FDA and parents to remove high-arsenic cereals off store shelves and out of infants’ diets.
Supply chain disrupter blockchain technology could improve efficiency, food safety and traceability of meat, but business will need to ditch the paper trail first, a report has claimed.
EFSA and ECDC 2016 annual report on zoonotic diseases
Barry Callebaut has made available a range of low-sugar chocolate designed to promote an improved nutritional profile to confectionery that doesn’t compromise on taste.
The Palm Oil Innovation Group (POIG) has launched a charter for traders and processors of sustainable palm oil that will "break the link between palm oil production and the destruction of forests and peatlands".
The prices for bacon, the most popular national dish in Ukraine, have jumped 68% since January 2017 to UAH100 (US$3.70), as the population of pigs in the country's backyard farms keeps falling, according to the State Statistical Service.
Eurodon, one of Russia’s largest turkey producers, is planning to diversify its business by investing up to RUB20 billion (US$338 million) in building lamb production units within the country.
Demand from Muslim millennials has fuelled the growth of a Halal food market in Europe keen to address negative perceptions and tap into affluent communities eager to spend the “Muslim pound”.
Child malnutrition in East Ghouta, Syria, is at an all-time high as violence, the lack of humanitarian access and sky-rocketing food prices have put young children at the greatest risk.
After a "dynamic" start to the year with Brexit, CEO and president of Kerry Taste and Nutrition Europe Malcolm Sheil is looking to expand the business in continental Europe and consolidate its business in the UK. "Acquisitions are a big...
The UK food sector has welcomed news that Brexit negotiations will move to stage two – the future trading relationship – after the European Commission confirmed “sufficient progress” has been made on discussions over the divorce settlement.
BRC Global Standards has told us there was no single incident but an accumulation of issues that led to Bureau Veritas being suspended due to poor performance.
The European Union’s (EU) revised novel food regulation (EU) 2015/2283, which will enter into force from January 1, 2018, will increase innovation in the meat sector, according to industry experts.
Baby boomers are the fastest growing consumer segment and crucial to the success of the biscuit snacking category, says pladis, so it is critical to pay close attention on how to market to this demographic.
Europe needs a comprehensive, over-arching food policy because the current system does not lead to sustainable food systems, according to the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).
Scientific research and innovation must underpin efforts in tackling issues such as food safety and waste that blight nutritional and agricultural ecosystems, according to a European science consortium.
It has surged in popularity in recent years thanks to its complex flavor profile, health benefits, versatility in sweet and savory applications, and ‘artisanal’ culinary associations, says flavors giant Firmenich, which has selected fig as its flavor...
Danone and Firmenich, alongside six other partners, are investing in a second Livelihoods Carbon Fund that aims to raise €100m by the end of 2018 to accelerate their actions on climate change.
Christmas dinner with all the trimmings will cost Brits 3% less this year as cheaper vegetables and salmon offset a 12% year-on-year rise in turkey, according to Mintec.
Unilever has said that it will appeal a €60m fine imposed by Italy’s competition watchdog over alleged “abuse” of its dominant position in the country’s ice cream market.