Americas: Genes may affect one’s sense of taste, researchers suggest
A set of genes may affect a person’s perception of sweet taste, regardless of whether the sweetener is a natural sugar or a non-caloric...
Americas: US demand for fresh ingredients thawing frozen foods growth
The growing demand for fresh products or, at least, fresher products in refrigerated rather than frozen form is challenging the US frozen foods sector,...
Americas: Consumers are in charge, says analyst
How and where consumers in the US source meals and the attributes that will win share of wallet are ever-changing, finds The NPD Group.
It...
World: Cereal prices continue to rise, FAO
The FAO Food Price Index rose notably in January, led by sugar and cereals, even as global markets remain well supplied.
The Index...
Americas: Consumers perceive sports drinks as healthier beverages than others
Over the past five years, the US retail market for energy and sports drinks expanded in vigorous fashion culminating in sales of US$25 billion...
Americas: Husky releases nozzles with long gate life
Husky Injection Molding Systems releases the Ultra Helix 350 valve gate, a series of nozzles for more applications and long gate life.
The company conducted...
Americas: Quaker Breakfast Flats debuts in the US
The Quaker Oats Company has launched Quaker Breakfast Flats, which are crispy baked snack bars that contain oats, fruit pieces, nuts, as well as...
Americas: Flexible label printing debuts in show
MAXStick Products introduces the new MAXStick BPL product line enables manufacturers to batch print multiple quantities of labels at the one time.
Crafted with...
Americas: Consumers look for healthier oil, says Cargill
After sugar, fat is the second-most important ingredient consumers are monitoring on food product labels, according to Cargill's primary market research data FATitudes.
In addition,...
Americas: Chinese, Colombia groups visit US state for ingredients
North Dakota exporters hosted two international delegations as the state's specialty crop and identity-preserved (IP) soybean markets continue to draw international interest.
Delegations from...