News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
A lack of fermentable fibres in people's diet may pave the way for allergic inflammatory reactions such as asthma - and increasing intake of these fibres could help battle asthma, according to new research.
Some people are repulsed by the idea of eating insects – but those aren’t the people to target when trying to introduce insect consumption to the mainstream, says edible insect expert Professor Arnold van Huis.
The Dutch have the highest quality, most affordable food in the world while the UK ranks among the worst for affordability in Western Europe, according to Oxfam’s new global food index.
Cocoa grinds are up in Europe and the chocolate market is set to follow, but other markets are shining more brightly and will continue to do so, according to Euromonitor.
One of Poland’s leading meat industry players is planning to set up a turkey farm and poultry processing plant in the southern part of Kazakhstan.
Combining essential oils is better than single treatments when looking to stop the growth of some spoilage bacteria on vegetables, according to research.
Finger foods that are specifically designed for people suffering from Alzheimer's disease could help those suffering with the condition to eat more and improve their nutritional status, say researchers.
Few lessons have been learnt from the horsemeat crisis, claims new research commissioned by supply chain consultancy Achilles, as an influential committee of MPs urged retailers to buy more local food.
A reference guide for people concerned about the safety of fresh and frozen berry products has been created by researchers.
Latest isotope methods validate the origins of food products
Eurofins is ‘still experiencing’ a significant level of meat species testing one year on from the horse meat scandal and this has expanded into olive oil and honey, ‘which is open to adulteration’.
Packaging producer Fort Dearborn is slated to attain BRC certification for all 12 of its label facilities this year.
The success of The Premium Snack Company’s freeze-dried veggie snack line depends on consumer understanding of the production process, says its sales and marketing director.
Special Edition: Plant-based diets
Demand for meat alternative products is growing where it’s most expected on retail store shelves—in natural food markets. In traditional markets, awareness is growing as more consumers (including the carnivorous) are starting to think of “meatless” as a...
The compliance guideline for firms to follow to meet the Listeria Rule has been updated by the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS).
Chr. Hansen recorded a ‘soft start’ to 2014 after the loss of its biggest colours customer hit revenue – although it retained its growth expectations for the full year.