News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Pickles, chutneys and relish should develop a healthier image by using low calorie content and switching to fresh ingredients to reverse their increasing unpopularity, according to market research firm Mintel.
A sustainable harvest of nutrient-rich, pest- and drought-resistant, high-yield rice could be within reach thanks to recent genetic advances, Chinese researchers have reported.
The Indian ministry of commerce is taking steps to help its vanilla farmers following a dip in world demand for the natural flavour.
Novozymes, a world leader in bio-innovation, has significantly increased its presence in the Indian market by completing this week the acquisition of the enzyme activities of Bangalore-based Biocon Limited.
Soup sales in the US have slowed over the past year, prompting Mintel to suggest that manufacturers and marketers need to rethink their level of innovation and their market strategies if they want to grow sales over the next five years.