Asia Pacific: China downs energy drinks more than US
In 2015, Chinese consumers drank an additional 545 million liters of sports drinks over 2014, according to a research by Mintel.
In terms of volume...
Europe: Arjuna Launches Indian Gooseberry Ingredient
Arjuna Natural Extracts will launch Trilow, its Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica; amla) ingredient at Hi Europe in Frankfurt, Germany, November 29 to December 1.
It...
Americas: Corbion Caravan’s ingredient addresses wheat gluten shortage
Bakers face the high cost and tight supply of wheat gluten.
With production issues in Europe and contamination issues in China, imports of the product...
Americas: Umami taste heightens in a flight, says scientists
While examining how airplane noise affects the palate, Cornell food scientists found sweetness suppressed and a tasty, tender tomato surprise: umami.
A Japanese scientific term,...
Asia Pacific: GEA to build Fonterra’s large dairy powder plant in New Zealand
GEA will build Fonterra's next large milk powder plant in Lichfield, New Zealand.
With an output capacity of 30 tons per hour, this plant...
Americas: Researchers release high-yielding red rice
Researchers from Cornell University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service are releasing a nutritious red rice cultivar that should appeal...
Europe: Wholegrains found to fight against inflammation
When overweight adults exchange refined grain products – such as white bread and pasta – with whole grain varieties, they eat less, they lose...
Middle East: Survey finds region’s interest in sweet baked goods
Consumers in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and South Africa love a sweet bakery snack – but women are worried about the sugar, according to a...
Europe: H.B. Fuller releases adhesive that removes PSA labels on returnable bottles
H.B. Fuller has launched a new water-based pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) FulltakT SE 8301.
Formulated using proprietary polymer technology, it helps beverage producers efficiently remove...
Europe: Polish Vodka brand dons PET bottles
Polish Vodka brand Sobieski is marketing its 1.75L premium product in plastic bottles from Greiner Packaging.
Part of the Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits Group,...