News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
As popularity soars for the low carbohydrate, high protein Atkins diet scientists warn this week that even a 'moderately' high protein diet could reduce a woman's chances of becoming pregnant. Mounting criticism of the diet could start to bite into...
The unofficial ban on GM foodstuffs has ended but sceptical European ministers yesterday failed to give the green light on a biotech sweetcorn from Monsanto, reports Lindsey Partos. Food makers likely to continue to reject GMO ingredients as Europe...
Growing consumer awareness of the health benefits of soya consumption is reinvigorating sales of soy drinks in south-east Asia, according to a new report from OrganicMonitor. And while the category is dominated by Asian manufacturers, there could be...
The Hungarian canned food sector is a vital part of the food industry in that country. But with the sector coming under renewed pressures following accession to the European Union, many small- to medium-sized players are coming under increasing threat...
Vegetable oils will take the lion's share of the oils and fats market in the US as food makers continue to turn away from animal fats in favour of vegetable alternatives. But as consumers increase their health concerns, dietary fat consumption overall...
A cactus extract appears to reduce hangover symptoms, according to new research from the US.
Hungarian canned and frozen food manufacturer Globus says it is planning on developing its sales growth by focusing on its distribution channels for medium sized retailers in both the Austrian and German markets, writes Simon Pitman in an exclusive...
Cloetta Fazer Group, the Stockholm-listed Swedish-Finnish confectionery group, says it is planning to tap into the huge potential of the Poland market. According to CEO Karsten Slotte, the company is set to play a role in the consolidation of the...
Minnesota based company Protient is proving that the trend for an increase in the consumption of whey, as reported last year on NutraIngredients.com is continuing. It is kitting out its factory in Norfolk, Nebraska to start processing whey protein...
A new project funded under the EU food quality programme will, for the first time, unite medical and veterinary expertise in the fight against zoonoses, report CORDIS. Findings from the research could lead to savings for the food industry hit by...
The market demand for meat-free products in Europe is picking-up again after a sluggish year in 2002, according to market analyst Prosoy.