Natural & Organic
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...
Americas: Curcumin found to improve memory, mood
Daily consumption of a certain form of curcumin — the substance that gives Indian curry its bright color — improved memory and mood in...
Europe: Dupont releases culture for plant-based, fermented products
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has released Holdbac YM Vege, the latest addition to its line of cultures that extends shelf-life and secures the quality...
Americas: Consumers are spending on organic food, finds report
The organic packaged food market in the US is subject to rapidly changing consumer demands and increased health consciousness, finds a Technavio report.
It...
Middle East: Israel eyes China with mandarins
Following the substantial harvest growth of mandarin fruit Jaffa Orri, Israel’s Plant Production and Marketing Board identified the China market as the next target...
World: Almonds introductions grew by 12%, report
Almond introductions grew in four out of the five key categories for almonds worldwide, including confectionery (22%), snacks (19%) and bakery (17%), as well...
Americas: Givaudan releases citrus by-products for texturizing food
Givaudan partners with US-based Fiberstar to make available the latter’s natural, plant-based texturizing ingredient Citri-Fi for creating plant-based, texture and taste in products.
Citri-Fi is...
World: Frutarom Health releases PAH-free ingredients
Frutarom Health BU launches the EFLA HyperPure natural ingredients line in response to new regulations to prevent polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and other contaminants...
Europe: Silver consumers more keen toward naturally occurring ingredients
About 80% of 200 UK-based respondents aged 50 years and above said they would be more likely to use a supplement that contained naturally...
Americas: Cost deters consumer from buying organic food
A Mintel report reveals that 50% of consumers say they are most likely to purchase organic fresh produce such as fruit and vegetables, compared...