News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
2014 SPECIAL EDITION: ICE CREAM
Japanese ice cream manufacturers are a "couple of years ahead" of their counterparts in Europe and North America in terms of innovation, says market research firm Mintel.
Daily consumption of at least 3 grams of oat beta-glucan may reduce cholesterol levels, with greater effects linked to high molecular weight forms of the ingredient, says a new meta-analysis of 28 randomized controlled trials.
Nestlé confectionery sales fell 7% in its nine-month results due to rising cocoa costs and declines in developed markets such as Great Britain.
Brazil is planning to "step up the rapid intensification of its beef production sector", according to agricultural analyst Rabobank.