News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Kent Corporation, a family owned food and feed company based in Iowa, has acquired privately held Sqwincher, a manufacturer of a line of hydration products that feature a unique distribution strategy and a distinctive approach to formulation.
New sources of protein from edible insects to hemp are being incorporated into a growing number of products from bars to beverages. But does microalgae have what it takes to become a serious player in the so-called ‘alternative proteins’ market?
Cocoa flavanols have been tied to lowering blood pressure and heart disease risk in new research by a Mars-backed project, but study authors say chocolate is too calorific to be a delivery vehicle.
Cocktails and popular long drinks are providing the inspiration for flavor innovations in beer, according to WILD Flavors.
While sales of plant bread are falling in the UK, in France they are up as consumers seek better shelf-life over baguettes, as Rick Pendrous discovers
British Sugar has withdrawn a UK advert for Truvia which claimed sweetener was natural - despite having paid out €5m in a US court for the same claim two years ago.
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German ingredients giant BASF is expanding its Asian footprint one gentle step at a time, with Food Ingredients-Asia stand footfall affirming ever-more dynamic food markets in Thailand and other Asia-Pacific nations.
Bluetongue has been discovered in Canada, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has reported.
Repurposing food waste from retail and commercial suppliers could offer have significant beneficial outcomes for new food markets in addition to the environment, say researchers.
Researchers suggest milk may be a good alternative to sugary drinks, among young children who are prone to obesity.
Eurofins has reported high single digit organic growth in the US for food testing driven in part by preparation for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
European Commissioners have been urged to publish a new animal welfare strategy for the period 2016-2020.
There are no differences in blood levels of omega-3 after consuming equal doses of fish oil or krill oil, says a new study from scientists at DSM.
Keurig Green Mountain has unveiled its long-awaited ‘fresh-brewed’ soup in a K-Cup in partnership with Campbell Soup.
Indulgence dominates the August edition of Instantly's shelf score ranking of new products, with Oreo Thins (mint) and Pepperidge Farms butter rum cookies notching up the strongest purchase intent scores.
Mumbai has banned slaughter and the sale of meat, following a demand from the strictly vegetarian Jain community, sparking outrage among meat-eaters already upset by a permanent beef ban imposed this year.