Dawn Meats awarded sustainability accolade
Irish and UK red meat processor Dawn Meats has been awarded the ISO 50001 energy management certification for its sustainability work
Archives for September 4, 2018
'Premium, luxurious and exotic': Saffron is on-trend for packaged food, says Mintel
Saffron is the latest on-trend flavour for packaged food, adding intense colour, an exotic flavour and premium appeal, according to market research agency Mintel.
Acrylamide: Consumer awareness low but those in the know are worried
Most consumers are unaware of acrylamide but 70% of those who have heard of it of it are concerned about the potential health effects of consumption, a new survey reveals.
Taste, texture, smell or appearance: Which is most important in overall liking?
New product developers often focus on overall liking of a food or drink during the NPD stage - but which sensory characteristic is most important? Danish researchers tried to find out.
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The top five claims driving global bread purchases: High fiber takes top spot; gluten-free and high protein on lower rungs
While there has been growth in the popularity of claims around high protein and gluten-free in recent years, high fiber claims remain the biggest priority for consumers when purchasing bread, says Michael Hughes, director of Insights at FMCG Gurus.
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Biodiversity and dietary diversity: Are we running a race to the bottom?
Despite living on a planet with 50,000 edible plants, 60% of our energy intake comes from just three: rice, maize and wheat. What is this lack of dietary diversity doing to our health and the environment?
Pizza to ward off Alzheimer’s? Nestlé uses DNA to create personalized diets
Nestlé has upped its efforts in the personalized nutrition trend with the rollout of the Wellness Ambassador program that combines artificial intelligence (AI), DNA testing and Instagramming food to tailor nutrition for Japanese consumers.
US highlights South African red meat opportunity
The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has identified South Africa as an export opportunity for red meat following a trade visit.