Asia Pacific: Cornell receives US$4.8M to develop GE eggplant in region
To strengthen capacity to develop and disseminate genetically engineered (GE) eggplant in Bangladesh and the Philippines, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has...
Europe: Two fruit compounds may address obesity issues
A combination of two compounds found in red grapes and oranges could be used to improve the health of people with diabetes, and reduce...
Asia Pacific: Fonterra turns dairy waste into fertilizer
New wastewater treatment technology at Fonterra’s Edendale site is turning dairy waste into fertilizer that is helping local pastures flourish.
The site has created...
Europe: One drop of blood to test for food allergies
Fraunhofer researchers are developing methods to specifically and reliably detect allergenic substances in foods.
In addition, they are helping to establish processes that reduce...
Europe: 4 universities open center on food safety
The National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark has partnered with three institutions to advance global food safety and tackle challenges such as antimicrobial...
Americas: Consumers are in charge, says analyst
How and where consumers in the US source meals and the attributes that will win share of wallet are ever-changing, finds The NPD Group.
It...
Europe: Bosch Packaging Technology showcases topload carton solution at show
Bosch Packaging Technology and its recently acquired Kliklok Corporation will introduce the Kliklok ITC packaging solution at interpack 2017 from May 4 to 10...
Americas: Men are most likely to grocery shop online, report
Men from ages 18-44 are found to form the majority of online grocery shoppers, according to a report by The NPD Group.
It states Amazon...
Asia Pacific: Flexco shares tips on getting out of sticky situations
Creative recipes and the use of sweet and sticky substances challenges food processors to ensure their conveyor belts remain clean and efficient.
Mold prevention on...
Americas: More use natural preservatives in food, finds study
Food producer Oscar Mayer has replaced artificial preservatives in their hot dogs with celery juice, a natural source of the preservative sodium nitrite.
A...