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Europe: Secret snacking found to break diets among UK consumers, finds survey
The rise of obesity levels has led to a huge boost in the number of people dieting in the UK, finds a survey of...
Europe: More knowledge needed to ensure safe use of botanicals in food
The challenges related to assessing the safety of botanicals in foods and food supplements and regulating their use were highlighted at a conference held...
Europe: Protect valuable ingredients using new processes, say Anuga Foodtec organizers
Vitamins, mineral substances, fruit aromas or green tea catechins – many ingredients from the "microcosm" cannot be easily incorporated into the food matrix, according...
Europe: Institute finds EFSA’s BPA safe level high
After having examined the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA's) new health assessment of bisphenol A (BPA), the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark,...
Americas: Air Products present cold processing solutions at Seafood Expo
Air Products presented the 'Cold Zone' at Seafood Expo in Boston, US from March 15 to 17, 2015, showcasing its cryogenic food freezing and...
Europe: Product wastage, spoilage to drive demand for cold chain solutions, says report
The global cold chain market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of more than 11% during 2015-20, according to a...
Americas: Teens report positive effects on appetite after eating soy-protein snacks, find researchers
Although eating high-protein, afternoon snacks can aid appetite control in adults, little information exists to guide parents on what types of snacks might benefit...
Europe: EuroMix project to develop testing tools on chemical intake
A total of 22 European partners and four associated partners from outside the European Union (EU) will work together to develop a test strategy...
Asia Pacific: Singapore F&B companies to show how they reduce food waste, finds survey
Majority of consumers are concerned about food waste generated by food and beverage (F&B) companies and would encourage and support the companies to reduce...
World: Canadean says energy drinks show stamina
The global consumption of energy drinks has grown by 15% in one year, according to Canadean Report: Global Energy Drinks Report 2013.
Although energy drinks...