Europe: Consumers demand natural confectionery, finds GNT survey
Naturalness is a key factor when choosing fruity gums and lollies, according to a survey of 5,000 people aged 18-65 in France, Germany, Italy,...
Europe: GEA to provide turnkey system to Polish potato starch company
GEA Barr-Rosin is to supply Pepees in Poland with a turnkey potato starch drying system to meet the anticipated increase in production following the...
Europe: Valio sells plant-based packaged products in Finland
Finnish dairy producer, Valio, is selling its products to consumers in carton packaging made entirely from plant-based materials from Tetra Pak in Finland from...
Europe: Researchers study allergen levels in food, labels
University of Manchester researchers have led a study to define allergen levels in food that can trigger allergic reactions which will help to make...
Europe: Create new ways to conusmer sugar in hot beverages, says Canadean
When buying sugar the majority of hot drinks consumers are vastly motivated by price. To avoid a race to the bottom, manufacturers need to...
Europe: Institute of Food Research names new director to develop new centre in the...
The Institute of Food Research has appointed Professor Ian Charles as its new director and to lead the program to develop the UK’s new...
Europe: Women, young in the UK aim to live healthy in 2015
Out of the 2,000 consumers in the UK who want to eat and drink more healthily in 2015, 65% plan to eat more fruit and...
World: IChemE urges efficient water management in food production
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is urging coordinated action to reduce the amount of hidden water used in food and drink production –...
Europe: DSM, university embarks on nutrition mapping project
DSM and the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) will collaborate on new research to determine how nutrient status is connected to phenotypes.
The project will...
Europe: Researchers study occurrence of fat bloom in chocolate products
While white flecks on sweets with a chocolate glaze are harmless, they are esthetically unappealing.
More than just improper storage can diminish the glossy sheen.
Researchers...