News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Canada's AFMNet is supporting the scientific foundations of its functional foods and nutraceuticals industry by committing itself to a three-year, C$15m, research and development investment.
Strong governmental leadership and policy changes including legislative and educational measures are necessary in order to curb the rising obesity epidemic, according to a new report.
CSM is to invest almost €20m to expand production capacity for its American style bakery products, as the company continues its restructuring process after a disappointing 2005.
Rising health concerns and demand for low-fat foods is set to drive demand for food emulsifiers, according to a recent report by market researcher Frost & Sullivan.
Number two cultures player Danisco has ramped up production of frozen pelletised cultures with a €7mn expansion of its facilities in Niebl, Germany.
A new report by Mintel reveals that the canned meat and beans market in the UK has gathered momentum in recent years, something that could present an opportunity as food firms spice up these traditional favourites.
The US food regulatory agency last week rejected a proposed health claim submitted by Nestlé, which would have implied that its whey protein infant formulas reduced the risk of food allergy symptoms.