News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Climate change could have a major impact on our food choices and even fuel public appetite for unhealthy processed foods, according to a report published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the UK.
The typical Canadian consumer of private label products is changing – becoming older and wealthier, according to a new study from The Nielsen Company.
Demand for sustainable foods and beverages has continued to grow – but many consumers don’t know what the various claims mean, according to market research organization Mintel.
The food industry recognizes the need to change the way it makes and markets its products, the Grocery Manufacturers Association said in a presentation to an IOM childhood obesity prevention committee on Thursday.
Ice creams with added pre- or probiotics can be formulated to have good nutritional and sensory properties, according to research, with careful balancing of the recipe to ensure acceptable taste, texture and colour.
FrieslandCampina has sold its yoghurt and dessert making facilities in Elsterwerda, Germany, as the company puts into action restructuring plans that will result in 942 job losses.
New, stronger rules on late payments adopted by Parliament will benefit small food manufacturers caught in a pressurised supply chain, as retailers will have 60 days to pay their suppliers (30 days for public authorities) or may hefty interest.
Sensient Technologies has opened a new plant in Guangzhou, China, including offices and laboratories for the production of flavors, colors, fragrances, and pharmaceutical coatings, the company has said.
A breakthrough produce wash has been developed that dramatically reduces the presence microorganisms on leafy greens and helps maintain freshness, said Chiquita.