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World: Consumers value immune health support, finds Cargill
Cargill’s global Feed4Thought survey of 3,008 consumers across three continents uncovered that interest in immune health support increased since the pandemic began and is...
Europe: Consumers value sustainable wellbeing, nutrition when buying food and drink, finds Kerry’s study
Kerry's research of 14,000 consumers in 18 countries shows that 49% of consumers are now considering sustainability when buying food and drink and that...
Americas: Research finds delaying grape ripening can improve quality for winemaking
Wine grapes are particularly finicky when it comes to their environment.
For instance, heatwaves and droughts lead to earlier berry ripening and lackluster wine....
Americas: USFDA rolls out plan to protect babies and young children from toxins in...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has released a new action plan, Closer to Zero, that is aimed at reducing exposure to...
World: Retort packaging demand to soar, pushed by Covid-19 pandemic, urbanization, says report
The retort pouch packaging market is expected to grow at a compound average growth rate of 5.61% during the forecast period from 2020 to...
Americas: Consumers confused about whole grain labels, finds survey
Whole grain labels on cereal, bread, and crackers are confusing to consumers and could cause them to make fewer healthy choices, according to the...
World: Use powdered food for safer meal preparation, personalized nutrition, says Blendhub
With the Covid-19 pandemic disrupting how people live, work and play, the food supply change is adapting to the volatile changes and directives by...
Americas: Sugary drinks may affect cholesterol levels among adults, finds study
Middle-aged and older adults who drank sugary beverages daily were at greater risk of developing abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels compared to those who...
Americas: Walnuts promote gut health, find researchers
Walnuts may not just be a tasty snack, they may also promote good-for-your-gut bacteria.
New research suggests that these “good” bacteria could be contributing to...
Americas: Plant-based diet lowers Type 2 Diabetes risk, find Harvard researchers
People who follow predominantly plant-based diets with greater adherence may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who follow these...