News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called on European agriculture commissioner Phil Hogan to prevent EU trade commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom from making any additional offers to the Brazilians in the Mercosur trade negotiations.
Using nutritional labelling on restaurant menus and in coffee shops and cafeterias may be a way of lowering consumers' intake of calories, researchers have said.
Pea-based snacks are gaining traction in Europe as consumers look for alternative, better-for-you snacks, according to market research company Mintel.
On average, European consumers eat one in five meals outside the home, with growth of the foodservice channel supported by increased choice, new research reveals.
Coca-Cola’s Sprite brand has further reduced sugar and calories in the UK as part of a brand refresh: but has ditched stevia, turning away from its 2013 decision to use the natural sweetener.
The Danish government has allocated DKK12.5 million (m) to a three-year research project into how to reduce the need for antibiotics among its pigs.
French multinational retailer Carrefour is to extend its use of Blockchain technology by offering consumers total traceability of its popular animal and vegetable product ranges.