Americas: Seeing bacteria glow in the dark
Scientists looking for traces of E. coli O157:H7 contamination in foods soon could have a new detection method on their hands - turning off...
Americas: Dessert chain to go natural on colors
Dunkin' Brands Group plans to remove artificial colors from its products in the U.S.
As part of its ongoing efforts to offer guests great-tasting,...
Growing of fresh produce at home automatically
Purdue University students who developed an automated device to grow vegetables in homes have started a company to commercialize their technology and develop an...
Europe: Live webinar on product trends in 2017
Growing calls for transparency throughout the supply chain are taking clean & clear label to a new level.
This comes as the inherent benefits of plant-based...
Americas: Fragmented market, novelty grow niche brands
The massive fragmentation of consumers’ beliefs about health is contributing to the break-up of traditional food and beverage market, says Julian Mellentin, director of...
Asia Pacific: Ginger, chili peppers could lower cancer risk
Research has suggested that capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their kick, might cause cancer.
Now researchers show in mouse studies that the...
World: Consumers want quick, healthy breakfast, report finds
A DSM survey conducted in seven countries shows that breakfast is a meal under pressure.
About 25% of respondents say they spend just five...
Europe: Ink for oily applications Linx
Printing Technologies introduces a formula that meets the challenges of coding onto oily surfaces.
The Linx Black oil-penetrating ink 1062 can print through light layers...
Americas: Research finds delaying grape ripening can improve quality for winemaking
Wine grapes are particularly finicky when it comes to their environment.
For instance, heatwaves and droughts lead to earlier berry ripening and lackluster wine....
Americas: Purdue leaders join Commission against food challenges
Three Purdue University leaders have joined The Challenge of Change Commission, which is comprised of 34 prominent university, government, non-governmental organizations, and business leaders....