World: Growing sales of organic foods in 2017, report
The global sales of organic foods are expected to continue the positive trajectory, with most growth envisaged in North America and Northern Europe,...
Americas: Study finds infant cereals lack consistent nutritional content
For parents around the world, premixed infant cereals—also known as complementary foods—can be a vital source of the solid food needed for healthy child...
Europe: Danish university studies water-purifying effect of mussel farming
The need for organic protein sources for animal feed for Danish organic livestock production is expected to see a further increase, when EU requirements...
Americas: US retailer uses Uflex’s packaging solution for chips
US-based Whole Foods Market has repackaged its tortilla chips with India’s Uflex to prevent product spoilage, wastage whilst maintaining a green look.
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Europe: Denmark to improve lives of allergy sufferers in project
Innovation Fund Denmark has contributed more than €2 million (US$2.08 million) to the project that is led by the National Food Institute, Technical University...
Americas: Consumers are in charge, says analyst
How and where consumers in the US source meals and the attributes that will win share of wallet are ever-changing, finds The NPD Group.
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Africa: Informa show to focus on smart manufacturing
Cairo will hold Africa Food Manufacturing or AFM from April 22-24, 2017 to bring innovation to the food manufacturing sector under the theme Smart...
Europe: Health-consciousness shifting sectors, report
Superfoods, typically of high demand in the food, drink and beauty sectors, will soon see a distinct shift towards more diverse categories, driven by...
Europe: Plants as nanocellulose resource
Imagine a completely natural, abundant and easily renewable material that could feasibly be used to make lightweight car and aeroplane parts, strengthen building materials,...
Americas: Major saturated fatty acids may increase risk of heart disease
Consuming high amounts of four major saturated fatty acids — found in red meat, dairy fat, butter, lard, and palm oil— may increase risk...