News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
British retailers are widely regarded as some of the best in the world, leading the way in areas such as own labels, loyalty cards and retail services. But many of them are, it seems, failing to perform to the best of their ability in one fundamental...
The recent escalation of raw material, manufacturing, energy and packaging costs will result in an increase in price for soy protein ingredients, says the Solae company, as soybean prices hit 15 year highs and the firm passes rises onto the market.
A highly complex web of signals in the brain that are vulnerable to a single error could explain why some overweight people cannot shed the kilos through simple diet and exercise. This is what UK scientists said as they unveiled brand new research for...
Poor first quarter figures from two of Europe's leading food retail groups were attributed to both companies' exposure to the US market, where the weak dollar has significantly impacted euro-denominated sales. But neither Delhaize nor Ahold can lay...
Luc Vandevelde, the man credited with bringing British retailer Marks & Spencer out of the doldrums, has parted company with the group four years after taking over as chairman. But as he leaves, there are signs that all his good work is rapidly being...
Fish oil is perhaps the most widely used source of omega-3 fatty acids but it is by no means the only source. Firms providing alternative sources to fish oil omega-3 need must boost consumer awareness to up sales as new research from Frost and...
Narzan, one of Russia's best-known mineral water companies, has received a loan for $12.25 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development as part of a combined equity investment scheme.
Leading Ukrainian poultry processor CJSC Myronivsky Khliboproduct has confirmed the lauch of a new oilseed processing plant, in a move which the company says will help it to save costs at its poultry processing division.
Last year Denmark became the first country in the world to ban trans fats from food products over fears these hydrogenated fats could contribute to heart disease. While the EU has yet to reach a position on the labelling of these artery-clogging fats,...
People who shift their caffeine 'buzz' from a morning dose to small amounts consumed throughout the day could avoid falling asleep, may perform well on cognitive tests, and sleep soundly at night.
Nestlé has launched a new ice cream production line at its Namyslów facility in south-east Poland. The extension aims to meet an extensive broadening of its ice cream product portfolio in an effort to keep up with increasing demand in both its export...