Colors & Flavors
Americas: Umami taste heightens in a flight, says scientists
While examining how airplane noise affects the palate, Cornell food scientists found sweetness suppressed and a tasty, tender tomato surprise: umami.
A Japanese scientific term,...
Americas: Arla Foods Ingredients to present sports nutrition ingredients at US exhibition in October
Arla Foods Ingredients will present proteins for the sports nutrition and lifestyle categories at the Supply Side West exhibition from October 8 to 9,...
World: Western culture, retail drive demand for chocolate, finds report
The growing influence of western culture, rising middle classes with higher disposable income, and changing eating habits of consumers are some of the major...
Europe: Barry Callebaut opens center in Italy
Barry Callebaut opens its 20th Chocolate Academy center in Milan, Italy, led by Davide Comaschi, winner of 2013’s World Chocolate Masters.
“The success of our...
Americas: More consumers are shunning soda in diet, finds report
Consumers in the US are more likely to say they actively try to avoid including soda or pop in their diet than 14 other...
Americas: GLG develops ‘super’ Reb A seedling
Through its non-GMO 2014 agricultural program, GLG Life Tech Corporation has developed a new stevia seedling variety that is expected to decrease the cost...
Americas: Pepsi releases aspartame-free diet beverages
Pepsi releases aspartame-free Diet Pepsi in the US.
"Diet cola drinkers in the US told us they wanted aspartame-free Diet Pepsi and we're delivering," said...
Americas: Potential for purple-produce containing products, report
Just 18% of Americans can name more than three types of purple fruits and vegetables, according to consumer research commissioned by Welch’s in 2016.
This...
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...
Europe: Britons are demanding healthier foods with labels, says Mintel
As the hype around healthy eating continues to grow, it seems supermarkets across Britain have reached new levels in stocking their shelves to appeal...