News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
High moisture extrusion (HME) technology is currently all about improving the texture of meat analogues. But it may also be the key to improving the nutritional profile of plant-based meat and seafood.
Unilever is piloting new blockchain technology, GreenToken by SAP, in a bid to increase traceability and transparency in the consumer good giant’s palm oil supply chain.
Cargill is pushing a postbiotic positioning for its Epicor immune health ingredient, maintaining that the yeast-derived ingredients fits squarely within the new definition.
Research
New research by US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (ARS) aims to stop loss of the cacao plant, saving the future of chocolate.
While consuming saturated fats increases blood cholesterol, meta-analyses suggest this does not translate into increased risk of cardiovascular disease, say researchers.
Organic wine has become a firm fixture in shoppers’ baskets: and also holds the promise to appeal to a younger generation.