Protein potential: Grasshopper meal can be used in extruded maize snacks, finds study
Blending grasshopper meal into extruded maize snacks can create an acceptable and nutritious snack rich in protein, say researchers.
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Improving traceability in supply chain key concern for customers - Mérieux NutriSciences
A key concern for customers is the ability to improve traceability throughout the supply chain, especially when multiple stakeholders are involved and risks are increasing, according to the CEO and president of Mérieux NutriSciences.
Bell invests in 'creativity, innovation and reliability'
Bell Flavors and Fragrances is increasing investment in quality management, research and development and logistics in Europe.
Blockchain agri-marketplace Ositrade launches
French start-up Ositrade has launched a new online marketplace for the agri-food sector that aims to “directly connect” stakeholders using blockchain technology.
JBT: Making bottle filling a strategic priority to meet customer demands on efficiency and hygiene
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Manufacturers of food and beverages packed in glass and plastic bottles face a range of mounting pressures. Hygiene and food safety requirements are increasing at the same time that cost per unit is becoming more and more critical, driving companies to...
EU helps Kenya revive cashew nut industry
The European Union (EU) is investing Ksh236m ($2.4m) to help Kenya revive its once thriving cashew nut industry that collapsed more than three decades ago.
Russian consumers overpay billions due to food embargo
The food embargo costs Russian consumers nearly RUB325 billion (US$5.1bn) per year, due to citizens having to buy more expensive products of Russian origin.
Almost 60% of UK-produced chickens test positive for lowest levels of Campylobacter
Almost six in 10 samples of UK-produced fresh whole chickens tested positive for the lowest levels of Campylobacter, according to the latest results.
Graphic warning labels ‘most effective’ in reducing consumers’ tendencies to buy sugar-sweetened beverages
Front-of-pack (FOP) labels with graphic warnings are the most effective in reducing intended sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) purchases, according to researchers from Australia.