Europe: More consumers say no to sugar
The growth of healthy snacks rose by 7% in 2014-2015 compared to ‘conventional’ snacks, which only increased by 5%, according to the Euromonitor International...
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...
Europe: DTU student brews gluten-free beer
In the hunt to manufacture a beer unlike any other, NFI student Mikkel Hansen first tried producing a beer that featured grass from the...
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...
Europe: Health, wellness drive demand for pure ingredients, report
About 1.2 billion tons of pure commodities were used in food and drink applications in 2015, which was a rise of 2% since 2014,...
Europe: One drop of blood to test for food allergies
Fraunhofer researchers are developing methods to specifically and reliably detect allergenic substances in foods.
In addition, they are helping to establish processes that reduce...
Europe: Researchers find seaweed specie a viable food preservative
Bladderwrack seaweed from Danish waters contains antioxidants, which can effectively prevent fatty acids from becoming rancid in a number of products.
This is the...
Europe: Growth abounds for 100% juice, finds Tetra Pak
The market for 100% juice should return to growth despite global economic slowdown and the recent debate around sugar, according to Tetra Pak’s 100%...
Europe: Food waste could store solar, wind energy
Saving up excess solar and wind energy for times when the sun is down or the air is still requires a storage device.
Batteries...
Europe: ‘Manly’ snacks for Russian men, report
The average Russian man consumes savory snacks less often than his female counterpart, presenting new opportunities for manufacturers to appeal to indulgence-seeking men, according...