Humanity's challenges will be 'of growth and abundance'
Humanity faces major challenges in feeding the world – but we should not underestimate our capacity to innovate to deal with crises, according to keynote speaker at IFT 2013 Fareed Zakaria.
Archives for July 14, 2013
Beans, peas, lentils: From ‘poor man’s meat’ to the hottest gluten-free ingredients?
Using ingredients from chick peas, dry peas and lentils - which are richer in fiber, protein, and micronutrients than gluten-free staples rice and tapioca flour - could significantly improve the texture, nutrient quality and shelf-life of gluten-free...
Kellogg partner Wilmar remains ‘undaunted’ by palm oil supply chain challenge
Asian agri giant and Kellogg’s joint venture partner Wilmar International has defended its palm oil operations and insisted it remains undaunted by the challenge of ensuring a sustainable supply chain.
Ganeden extends reach of its probiotic with six new food, beverage launches
Probiotic producer Ganeden Biotech has extended the reach of its ultra-stable probiotic ingredient BC30 into the functional foods realm with six new product launches it is unveiling at this week’s IFT show in Chicago. The launches include frozen yogurt,...
Brazil reports record beef exports
Brazilian beef export revenues reached a record $3bn in the first half of 2013, although pork exports were hit by the import ban imposed by Ukraine.
Mixed response to controversial US farm bill
US farmers have expressed mixed reactions to the passing of a new farm bill by the Republican-controlled House of Representatives last week.
Single serve coffee sales surge 80% to $1bn in 2012, with private label players the new pacesetters
A perfect example of the fact that shoppers are willing to pay a premium for quality and convenience - even in tough times - the growth of the single serve coffee market has been nothing short of meteoric, growing from $1bn in 2011 to more than $1.8bn in...