News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
All the evidence shows that sugar taxes decrease purchases and curb obesity– but restricting price promotions and junkfood advertising could have an even bigger impact, concludes Public Health England's report to the UK government.
Wild boars in Latvia that have managed to survive the African swine fever (ASF) and develop antibodies against it have been found in Latvia, raising hopes for the development of a vaccine against the disease.
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“Clean label” and “clear label” have been industry buzz terms in the bakery and snacks industries over the last few years, but is the commitment to going “clean” worth the cost?
Canada has lifted a ban on beef and processed beef from 19 EU member states which has been in place since the 1996 BSE scare.
Leading German retailer REWE has announced a ‘significant’ new partnership with the Starbucks Coffee Company that will see the US-based convenience coffee firm open within REWE retail locations.
Canadians will be able to buy beef from 19 European countries for the first time since 1996, after the Canadian government decided to reopen the trade route which was closed following the outbreak of BSE two decades ago.
The pork market will continue its slow recovery during the fourth quarter of the year, following the crisis earlier this year that caused the global market to snarl up and led to farmers burning hay bales in protest outside government buildings in Europe.
Global online retail giant the Alibaba Group has appointed a UK md to run its UK office, as part of plans to expand its business empire into Europe and facilitate sales to China.
A European Commission report has highlighted a lack of consumer understanding across Europe when it comes to dates on food labels.
Chr Hansen has reported ‘very satisfactory’ overall growth of 10%, as stronger performances in cultures, enzymes, and nutrition balance out below per performance in natural colours.