News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
A protein-rich ancient grain that’s gluten-free and grows well in arid conditions? No, it’s not quinoa but the African grain fonio and one company, Yolélé, is taking a farm-to-fork approach to make it mainstream.
Manufacturers prefer mono-unsaturated vegetable oils for frying potatoes – but which ones are best at preserving potato nutrients and keeping acrylamide to a minimum?
Product quality has been identified as a key trend shaping the future development of the food sector.
News in Brief
The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is to get $10m to scale up efforts to improve food safety.
Meat products infected with African swine fever (ASF) have been detected on retail shelves in at least two Russian regions, Pskov Oblast and Khabarovsk Krai, according to Russian veterinary body Rosselkhoznadzor.
Three quarters of the honey produced around the world contain bee-killing pesticides, a study finds, as concentrations recorded remain below the maximum permitted levels for human consumption.
FoodArt, which imports almonds, cashew nuts, peanuts, dates, prunes, raisins and cranberries, is planning to increase production following a partnership with Ishida.
An increasing population, coupled with developing new channels, has resulted in a hotbed of exciting opportunities for European poultry producers in the Far East.