Asia Pacific: Bangkok to hold alternative protein summit
Organized by the Centre for Management Technology, the 2nd Food Proteins Asia (January 22-23, 2019) in Bangkok, Thailand will highlight the shift towards alternative...
Europe: Cartons found as good as glass bottles, study
An environmental lifecycle assessment (LCA) has confirmed that single-use beverage cartons compare favorably with reusable glass bottles – and outperform single-use PET bottles –...
Europe: Review existing tools, collaborative workforce essential in digitizing factories, say panel
Having too much choice is no blessing because it can freeze decision-making and paralyze much-needed action.
So, while all of today's emerging Industrial Internet...
Americas: Foodservice’s sugar-free offerings increase with health-conscious consumers
Sugar is now the top item consumers are trying to avoid in their diets and is neck-and-neck with calories as the top item they...
Americas: Consumers found to be more mindful about taking sugar
The US Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which are released every five years, were issued last week and one of the new guidelines’ strongest recommendation...
Americas: Mushroom specie found to power batteries
Researchers at Purdue University have created electrodes from a species of wild fungus called Tyromyces fissilis.
Carbon fibers derived from a type of wild mushroom,...
Asia Pacific: One-stop shop at Vitafoods Asia 2016, food-personal care synergies
Vitafoods Asia 2016 will open its doors to the nutraceutical, functional food and beverages, and dietary supplement industries in Hong Kong from September 1...
Europe: Bakeries, technology can co-exist, says Corbion
A fresh loaf of bread, a crusty pie and crispy pastries are must-haves on the dinner table.
However, before they reach the table, they would...
Europe: Private label soft drinks remain healthy in growth, report
Private label soft drinks have faced turbulent times in recent years, with periods of economic uncertainty boosting consumption, and periods of prosperity seeing volumes...
Europe: Study finds high-fat diet disrupts brain maturation
High consumption of fatty foods during adolescence may in fact impair cognitive functions in adulthood, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from...