Modified barley yields 30% more in salty soil: Study
A genetic anomaly discovered in barley may allow the crop to thrive in high-salt conditions, a study has determined.
Archives for September 7, 2016
FOOD VISION USA: If not health, then what? What motivates the mainstream consumer (and how do you find out)?
Most consumers are pre-disposed to eating more healthily, but they're not obsessed with the latest health trends, says Mindless Eating author Dr Brian Wansink. So how should food marketers talk to them?
Flowers chief: 'Nobody on our team is happy or satisfied with our performance'
Flowers Foods this week said it is taking a “hard look” at every aspect of its business following a tough first half of the year that has seen its share price slump.
Meta-analysis of almond consumption supports the tree nut’s cholesterol-lowering benefits
Consuming almonds “should be encouraged to help in the maintenance of healthy blood lipid levels and to reduce the risk of heart disease," suggests a recent study.
BoomChickaPop: Packaged popped popcorn keeps booming
Co-founder of ready-to-eat popcorn BoomChickaPop shares how it stands out in the slowly crowding category.
Miyoko’s Kitchen expands production: ‘Demand has exceeded our wildest expectations’
Artisanal vegan cheese maker Miyoko’s Kitchen is moving into a new production facility in Petaluma, CA, more than five times the size of its original site in Fairfax, CA, to meet growing demand.
Coffee n’ cake: Kraft Heinz files patent for beverage with a twist
Kraft Heinz has developed a method to make layered beverages containing a spoon-able, soft biscuit component from a tablet.