News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Bumper corn and wheat crops are expected to help the price of commodities fall this year, increasing food affordability and security, says the latest scores from the Global Food Security Index (GFSI).
A premium baking mix range targeting kids is set for success given the growth in home-baking and parents’ concern over natural and healthy choices for their children, a Mintel analyst says.
The Russian government has approved the introduction of a more flexible mechanism for meat import quotas among the countries of the Customs Union – a move that has been repeatedly demanded by Belarus and Kazakhstan.
Belarus has temporarily restricted the import of poultry from South Korea and Spain because of recent outbreaks of avian influenza reported in these countries, the Ministry of Agriculture of Belarus has announced.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said that weaknesses in a recent study published by UK authorities mean it will not affect conclusions on the links between pesticides and bee health.
Nestlé has backed the theme of this year’s World Environment Day by participating in the ‘Think.Eat.Save’ campaign to prevent food waste and food loss.
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has been criticised by the chief executive of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for refusing to share precise details about a recent incident of horsemeat contamination in a shipment of beef.
Tate & Lyle says a growing demand for speciality starches means it will invest in increased capacities at its Netherlands manufacturing facility.
A German court ruling that prohibits manufacturers suggesting the sweetener is natural on its labels has been widely criticised by the industry as 'misleading'
There is 'substantial potential' for product differentiation in the organic sector by utilising ethical messages and making use of production standards that exceed existing minimum regulations, according to research.