Americas: Color is functional, emotive, says Sun Chemical
Color play an important role in dressing a packaging, attracting the attention of consumers in a shopping aisle, as well as convey messages and...
Europe: Region reports Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak
Seven countries have reported human cases of Salmonella Enteritidis between May 1 and October 12, 2016 (112 confirmed and 148 probable).
Cases have been reported...
Europe: Researchers say insects are nutritious
Nutrients — particularly iron — provided by grasshoppers, crickets and other insects really measures up to beef, according to a study published in the...
Europe: Spending power of seniors to hit US$10T by 2020
Tetra Pak has released a consumer study to highlight opportunities in the food and beverage market for seniors, those aged 60 and over, the...
Europe: Henkel to hold webinar on aliphatic adhesives next month
As part of the proposal for a German printing ink ordinance, primary aromatic amines (PAAs) have recently been in focus among the non-intentionally added...
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: Researchers find quick test for gluten content in food
Scientists have developed a more reliable way for manufacturers to detect gluten in purified wheat starch, a common ingredient in foods labeled gluten-free, according...
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...
Europe: Vitamin K2 deficiency, tobacco equally risky for CVD
Cureus has published a new study that explores the extent that vitamin K2 deficiency is tied to cardiovascular disease (CVD).
The results showed that...
Europe: Private label soft drinks remain healthy in growth, report
Private label soft drinks have faced turbulent times in recent years, with periods of economic uncertainty boosting consumption, and periods of prosperity seeing volumes...