News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
There is a growing trend towards dairy alternatives in the UK, with volume sales of cow-milk alternatives such as soya, rice and buffalo milk up 155% between 2011 and 2013, according to a Mintel report.
Chocolate companies must know what truly constitutes cocoa child labor to be able to tackle the issue, according to the International Cocoa Initiative, which has unveiled a new strategy to combat the problem.
Health matters but convenience matters more, according to a report that looked at why functional foods succeeded or failed in the market place.
Demand for pork in Russia and Belarus has dropped following a rapid growth in prices, according to data from local statistics services.
Picking through ideas with Saatchi & Saatchi X on shopper behavior: Part II
Snacks have the power to drive positive emotional shopping behavior, but too much focus on health and a lack of in-store innovation could kill the joy factor, says the VP of shopper psychology at Saatchi & Saatchi X.
Action on Sugar has produced a seven-point plan to discourage children from consuming foods and soft drinks with high levels of added sugar.
IFT 2014
A veteran food scientist shares his views on the most important technological developments to hit the food safety and quality arena in recent decades.
Dispatches from IFT 2014
Peanuts, wheat and egg are among several allergens that continue to be a global public health issue, and so industry must act with caution when developing allergen-free products, warns a scientific expert.
DISPATCHES FROM ZENITH GLOBAL DAIRY CONGRESS
More than 1,000 years since its alleged conception in the country, Danone has envisioned opportunities for yogurt “to be reinvented” in Turkey.