Asia Pacific: China, India grow in organic sector
Some Asian organic food markets are reporting double-digit growth rates, with regional sales poised to reach US$10 billion in the coming years, finds Ecovia...
Americas: Cactus pear a viable food, water source, FAO
During the recent intense drought in southern Madagascar, cactus proved a crucial supply of food, forage and water for local people and their animals....
Americas: Institute honors two student teams for food solutions for developing countries in competition
Two food science student teams—one international, one domestic—were named winners of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Student Association Developing Solutions for Developing Countries...
Europe: Cargill expands chocolate factory in Belgium
Cargill inaugurates its newly expanded chocolate facility in Mouscron, Belgium.
The €35 million (US$39.65 million) investment doubles production capacity for a product range including dark...
World: Agencies hold forum to boost agricultural production in the Mediterranean
Boosting sustainable agricultural production and trade is one of the main priorities for the southern and eastern rim of the Mediterranean, where most countries...
Asia Pacific: Consumers in China are drinking more yogurt, finds report
The drinking yoghurt market is exploding in China due to significant and sustained investment and a new demand for healthier drinks ‘on the go’,...
Asia Pacific: Put research on caffeine in soft drinks into context, says Australian Beverages...
The Australian Beverages Council has responded to research published in the British Journal of Nutrition from Deakin University that suggests the presence of caffeine...
World: Cargill acquires Turyağ, enters Turkish oils, fats market
Cargill has signed an agreement to acquire Turyağ, a Turkish fats and oils company employing more than 200 people.
The acquisition will allow Cargill to...
Asia Pacific: Ingredion releases texturisers for snack making
Ingredion has four additions to its Precisa Crisp line of texturisers in Asia Pacific for manufacturers to create baked snacks with enhanced textures, optimal...
Asia Pacific: Vitafoods Asia concludes in Hong Kong
The fifth edition of Vitafoods Asia concludes in Hong Kong with more than 135 international suppliers – such as Chr. Hansen, Monteloeder and OptiSlim...