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World: Survey finds consumers like confectionery from childhood
Six out of 10 respondents find products that remind them of their childhood and simpler times either very appealing or appealing, according to a...
World: Nestlé builds US$120M factory in Dubai
Nestlé is investing US$120 million in a manufacturing facility in Dubai to produce coffee and culinary products and cater for rising demand throughout the...
Europe/Americas: Consumers like high ABV beer, says report
With rising health awareness and concern about binge drinking driving sales of low and non-ABV beers among consumers, it seems counter-intuitive that innovation in...
World: Hinoman reveals high-tech farming of smallest protein to FNI
Israeli company Hinoman will launch Mankai, a vegetable whole-protein ingredient with high nutritional value, at IFT, Chicago, US from July 11 to 14, 2015.
Mankai...
World: Israeli company offers safe, clean protein from grasshoppers
People in Africa, Japan, China and certain Southeast Asian countries are known to consume insects and bugs as part of their daily diet, delicacy...
World: Technology enhances sweetness while reduces sugar
Israeli company DouxMatok, which means double sweet in Hebrew, tackles the industry's quest for low-sugar products without sacrificing on taste, texture and enjoyment.
Started 15...
World: Orange sweet potato found to reduce diarrhea in children
A new study has found that orange sweet potato (OSP) reduced both the prevalence and duration of diarrhea in young children in Mozambique.
The OSP...
World: Cargill, partners build schools, health centers in Africa
The Conseil du Café-Cacoa, Cargill and CARE has enabled 14 cocoa farmer cooperatives to build 11 schools and three health centers in Côte d'Ivoire,...
World: Cider demand grows with new products, finds report
An additional 640 million liters of cider will be consumed worldwide over the next five years, finds a Canadean report.
The total volume of the...
World: Israeli company offers powdered lemon juice on-the-go, industrial applications
Yehuda Deutsch carries pre-measured, portioned sachets of dried lemon powder called Lemon Tree in his pocket everywhere he goes.
The general manager and owner of...