News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The Confederation of Food and Drink Industries of the EU (CIAA) has outlined its strategy in lobbying EU legislators in the upcoming year on environmental policies and international trade issues.
Consumer group Which? has called for a total ban on the advertising of unhealthy foods in the UK before the 9PM watershed as the most effective way to protect childrens diets.
Encapsulation of sensitive ingredients continues to generate interest and research, with innovative encapsulating compounds making waves.
Trans Fat Focus
British ingredients firm Tate & Lyle has introduced a new method to eliminate trans fats in desserts, a move that comes in response to the renewed trans fat momentum in the US.
A liquid system for sterilizing aseptic packaging provides diaryprocessors with a cheaper alternative to hydrogen peroxide solutions, its manufacturer claims.
New processing methods, sanitizers, and washing techniques are some of the technologies highlighted by the federal inspection service as helping businesses meet food safety laws.
The US market for sandwiches is expected to continue to see strong growth, as consumers continue to opt for this old favorite that has now been spiced up with new bread varieties and new flavors, according to a new report.
Leading British food retailer Tesco is expecting it to be a green Christmas, and is preparing itself to meet demands for organic and eco-friendly produce, in line with consumer trends.
World coffee production is estimated to increase next year, after improved weather and better yields contributed to a larger coffee crop in a number of producing countries, according to the latest report from the US Department of Agricultures Foreign...
British supermarkets are reporting that sales of berries have been strong this year hitting £204m (€304m) despite adverse weather conditions, due to consumer health trends.