Cocoa butter equivalent demand rising rapidly, says Global Shea Alliance
Cocoa butter is estimated to be the fat source for around 40% of chocolate bars compared to 5% for cocoa butter equivalents (CBE) – but the balance could be shifting.
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Chobani, Dannon attempt to defuse Greek yogurt ‘acid whey’ environmental concerns
Chobani and Dannon have vowed to establish more "responsible" ways to dispose of the potentially-hazardous Greek yogurt by-product, 'acid whey' - amidst growing concerns from the US about the substance's environmental impact.
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India’s food processors simply targeting the wrong kitchens
If you have been following all the big research and consulting companies’ reports, you will be well used to hearing the words “purchasing power”, “disposable income” and “larger grocery basket”, mostly in that order.
Fast food looks to China's hinterland towns for future growth
According to a new report by market researcher Mintel, China’s fast food and takeaway market is expected to reach RMB1.8tn (US$294bn) by 2017. The increase, it says, will be largely bolstered by rising economic power in lower-tier cities.
Contest might realise Pinoy dream of half-cost rice production
Competition for improving Filipino rice yields is heating up quite literally with a major challenge issued to farmers there.
Ancient grains: Health versus history
The heritage and authenticity behind ancient grains is a key selling point that bakers should work hard to communicate, says Datamonitor.
Industry cannot be complacent, says FDE president
Europe’s food and drink sector remained strong in 2012 against all odds, but must not become complacent if success is to continue into 2013, the president of FoodDrinkEurope (FDE) says.
Health may not be dependent on wealth in old age, suggests study
Diet quality among the elderly in Europe is often poor, but in general a lack of resources is not to blame, according to a new study. So is age a barrier to learning new dietary tricks?
'Australian dairy producers fail to understand overseas markets'
Australia’s dairy companies have failed to invest in technology and do not try hard enough to profit from international trade, Murray Goulburn’s chief executive, Gary Helou, has warned.