Europe: drinktec 2017 to focus on water, energy management
In 2017, drinktec exhibition will be highlighting the theme of water and energy management with 1,600 exhibitors from all over the world presenting sustainable...
Europe: Oil producer opens center, nurtures youths
Avril opens an agro-industrial center in south-western France that integrates all its activities from raw grain to bottled oil.
Worth €31 million (US$33.64 million), this...
Americas: ConAgra to use 100% cage-free eggs by 2025
ConAgra Foods says it will work toward a supply of 100% cage-free eggs in its US operations by 2025.
"This decision is part of ConAgra’s...
Europe: Report outlines circular future for plastics
Applying circular economy principles to global plastic packaging flows could transform the plastics economy and drastically reduce negative externalities such as leakage into oceans,...
Asia Pacific: Nestle expands reach to China’s rural with Alibaba
Nestlé and Alibaba will grow online sales, build key brands and offer new products to millions of consumers in China.
Nestlé has introduced products including...
Americas: Probiotic, gut-friendly cold brew coffee debuts in the US
JÙS by Julie has unveiled the Probiotic Cold Brew Coffee, infused with GanedenBC30 vegan probiotics for consumers to have instant energy, and immune and...
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...
Europe: Plant pilot turns gases into baking powder
The Schwelgern coke plant (KBS), ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions and Berlin Technical University (TU Berlin) have installed a pilot plant on the works site of...
Europe: Research quantifies Clostridium botulinum spores in raw food materials
A study from the Institute of Food Research (IFR) has provided new evidence on the background levels of spores of Clostridium botulinum in raw...
Americas: High folic acid intake in aged mice causes a lowered immune response
Previous studies have shown an association between high folic acid intake and a reduction in the immune system defenses needed to fight viral infections...