News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The American Egg Board (AEB) engaged in “inappropriate conduct” in a bid to counter the threat of egg-free mayo maker Hampton Creek, although evidence to support more serious allegations of misconduct is lacking, concludes a review from USDA’s...
Food- and beverage-focused venture fund AccelFoods’ latest cohort of six startups underscore the ongoing heavy influence on industry and market potential of healthy snacking, international flavors and small-batch production.
Hostess Brands has unveiled a range of new and returning items in its fall US product line-up.
The global market for breathable films is estimated to reach $3.21bn by 2021, registering a CAGR of 7.5%, between 2016 and 2021, according to MarketsandMarkets research firm. The figure was $2.10bn in 2015.
A low-calorie diet may lessen the chances of developing weak blood vessels, a study has found.
Global food giant Unilever is to relocate its R&D centres for food, home and personal care to Wageningen University in the Netherlands, creating what it calls "a global food innovation centre".
Linking the nutritional makeup of dairy products to an increase in cardiovascular risk is ‘unwarranted’ as research uncovers no meaningful association.
A stern warning over disease control has come from an inspection boss at one of the largest ports on China’s east coast, which is ramping up preparations for importing live cattle from Australia.
Barry Callebaut has expanded its chocolate factory in Singapore to meet growing demand for chocolate across Asia.
US state beef councils are orchestrating a major beef campaign to encourage young parents to cook more beef for their children.
M&M’s maker Mars has announced it will combine its chocolate and Wrigley segments to create a new division based in Chicago, called “Mars Wrigley Confectionery”.
African Swine Fever (ASF) poses a real threat to the meat markets of Central Europe and Asia, including China, according to Russia’s Agriculture Ministry and veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor.
At a time when the conversation around palm oil centres on deforestation, fires and habitat loss – and global demand shows no signs of abating – several companies have come together to create Palm Done Right, a new standard for ethical palm oil...
Butter is currently winning the argument over its competitors, being purchased by far more Australian shoppers than margarine or dairy spreads and butter blends, according to market research.
The US enjoyed its highest-ever pig meat exports for August as the value of trade increased by nearly a fifth, driven by improvements in Mexico and rapid year-long growth in Japan.
Australia
A prominent South Australian winemaker has been recognised as a leader in science for his contributions to oenology.
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
In the past few years, Americans’ growing demand for protein and desire for on-the-go food opened the door for meat jerky to re-position itself as a healthy, convenient snack, which eventually lead to a full-blown love affair with all types of meat...