Americas: FMCG industries decline due to economic uncertainty
From Brexit’s impact on the UK and EU to the upcoming US presidential election, political uncertainty continues to challenge and influence the global economic...
Europe: Maritime resource study gets UK funding
Lloyd’s Register Foundation has agreed a £500,000 (US$608,190) grant to the world leading food sciences institution, Wageningen University and Research (WUR), supporting the Safe...
Americas: Orbis Corp releases dolly-pallet unit for bakeries, retail
Orbis Corporation will display the Pally at the 2016 International Baking Industry Exposition or IBIE in Las Vegas, US, from October 8 to 11.
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World: Consumers confirm choice on going natural
Consumers are more conscientious about food and beverage labels and look for green product features that directly influence themselves and their families, according to...
Americas: Clariant releases desiccant canisters for safety
Clariant, through its Healthcare Packaging business unit, is introducing desiccant canisters with bright red labeling to better differentiate them from drug products.
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World: Natural flavors remain dominant in food applications
Global flavors market was valued at US$11.50 billion in 2015, and is expected to reach US$15.60 billion in 2021, growing at a compound annual...
Americas: Seeing bacteria glow in the dark
Scientists looking for traces of E. coli O157:H7 contamination in foods soon could have a new detection method on their hands - turning off...
Americas: Young urban consumers craft coffee brew at home
Millennials are at the center of the niche segment of consumers embracing craft coffee brewing methods at home, according to the new Craft Coffee...
Americas: More consumers feel unsafe over prepared food in supermarkets, finds analysts
With the rise of the grocerant — supermarkets that offer prepared, restaurant-style foods — comes consumer concerns regarding food safety.
Although the majority...
World: ‘Snackification’ drives salty snacks market
The global savory snacks market will rise from US$94.5 billion in 2015 to US$138.2 billion by 2020, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...