Colors & Flavors
Europe: More consumers say no to sugar
The growth of healthy snacks rose by 7% in 2014-2015 compared to ‘conventional’ snacks, which only increased by 5%, according to the Euromonitor International...
Asia Pacific: Anchor Uno goes low sugar
Fonterra says its Anchor Uno now contains the lowest levels of sugar (per 100 g) in any children's yoghurt brand in New Zealand, with...
Asia Pacific: PureCircle builds US$42M plant in Malaysia
PureCircle is building a new processing plant in Malaysia that will cost US$42 million.
It is anticipated to come online in early 2017 and double...
World: Natural flavors remain dominant in food applications
Global flavors market was valued at US$11.50 billion in 2015, and is expected to reach US$15.60 billion in 2021, growing at a compound annual...
Europe: Food waste could store solar, wind energy
Saving up excess solar and wind energy for times when the sun is down or the air is still requires a storage device.
Batteries...
Americas: Young urban consumers craft coffee brew at home
Millennials are at the center of the niche segment of consumers embracing craft coffee brewing methods at home, according to the new Craft Coffee...
Americas: Vanilla needs to be natural, report
Food scientists are scrambling for new ways to produce vanillin — the main vanilla flavor molecule — without losing the natural label, according to...
Africa: Cameroon cocoa farmers beneficiaries of Cargill’s program
More than 9,500 cocoa farmers in Cameroon have received more than €1.4 million (US$1.57 million) in premium payments – the largest ever certification premium...
Americas: Tasting with the nose might be possible, study
Scientists may be closing in on a way to let consumers savor the sweet taste of cake, cookies and other culinary delights without the...
Americas: Formulation issues when reducing salt content, Chr. Hansen
Food and beverage manufacturers are working towards creating healthy-for-you products, including those with reduced or no sodium added ones.
However, it would not be as...