News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Foodex 2016
Food and drink manufacturing leaders and other business executives who support EU membership have been urged to promote the benefits of membership far more actively, in hard-hitting comments from Food and Drink Federation (FDF) boss Ian Wright, delivered...
From science to shelves: the development of MacuView
A recent study published in the Journal of Ophthalmology has shown the benefits of consuming a dairy drink, MacuView, containing lutein-, zeaxanthin- and DHA-enriched egg yolk.
People who consume more fast food are exposed to higher levels of chemicals that can lead to infertility, according to a study.
Confectioners in Court
Cadbury owner Mondelēz International has been dealt a blow in its ongoing fight with Nestlé to enforce UK trade mark protection on milk chocolate products wrapped in a shade of purple.
The Middle East and Africa were the most dynamic markets for fresh food sales in 2015 as the Russian embargo hit Eastern European markets and Western consumers opted for convenience. But packaging innovations and the health and wellness trends could...
German flavour and ingredients producer Symrise has opened a new office in Iran, replacing its freelance representation in the country as it aims to capitalise on the lifting of sanctions.
Saudi food producer Goody has signed a distribution deal for a selection of its products with the UAE’s Gulfco, as the firm aims to expand beyond the kingdom into the wider GCC.
Food and drink trade show Sial Paris has confirmed 90% of its exhibitor space is already booked up, six months before the fair kicks off in October.
new product launches april 2016
From protein waters to bourbon brands, we take a look at some of the new products bounding into beverage aisles across the globe this month.
INTERVIEW
New Crop Capital is a venture capital fund that only invests in sustainable start-ups developing cultured and plant-based meat, dairy and egg products. But it's not just about saving the planet: “There are billions to be made annually in this space,” it...
Saudi consumers are starting to embrace online grocery shopping, but buying patterns show concern for food quality trumps convenience, according to research from Payfort and toDoorstep.
Saudi’s Almarai has formally announced its intention to buy UAE food producer NFPC, potentially worth up to US$1.5bn, as analysts remain cautious on the firm’s outlook after mixed Q1 results.
Egyptian dairy producer Domty is celebrating a 355% year-on-year rise in annual profits, netting US$14.5m, just days after its highly-oversubscribed launch on the Egyptian stock market.
UAE supermarkets Spinneys and Waitrose will now stock Dubai start-up Gulf Bagel Factory’s bagels, adding to the firm’s current distribution through Carrefour and food service outlets.
Energy & fibre intakes far below recommended levels
The rapidly-growing age segment of over-85s has been neglected in both nutrition research and dietary recommendations, say UK researchers behind a large-scale trail-blazing study.
The Belgian researchers' battle of the burgers threw up an interesting result: Although meat came out top, consumers liked the insect burgers more when told they contained mealworms, putting it on a par with the plant-based burger.