Natural & Organic
Americas: IFST updates information on stevia
The Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) has updated its Information Statement on Stevia, which covers EU regulatory changes to mid-2018.
It also includes...
Americas: Sensient’s ingredients receive Non-GMO status
Sensient Natural Ingredients has earned Non-GMO Project Verification for its California-grown garlic, onion and parsley.
The Non-GMO Project offers North America’s independent verification for products...
Europe: Consumers want the real thing, report
Authenticity is a standout consumer value in 2017, heralded by changemakers, celebrities, supermarkets and chefs, according to Euromonitor International.
In the conscious debate about what...
Asia Pacific: Japanese investors to boost spirulina production
Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) have jointly invested in Tavelmout Corporation (Tavelmout) through the acceptance of a third-party allocation...
Americas: Walnuts promote gut health, find researchers
Walnuts may not just be a tasty snack, they may also promote good-for-your-gut bacteria.
New research suggests that these “good” bacteria could be contributing to...
Americas: Millennials look for freshness, experience at grocerant, states report
Supermarkets are raising the bar on their foodservice offerings and by doing so are attracting the attention of the coveted Millennials, finds The NPD...
Americas: Younger US consumers want clean label fats, report
Millennials and Generation Z consumers in the US are the most inclined to view any type of fat not only as permissible, but as...
Europe: Making flour out of carrot peel
Students from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) have made flour out of carrot peel instead of compost during a course on innovation and...
World: Frutarom shares on decontaminating natural herbal extracts
Frutarom Health BU has launched the EFLA HyperPure natural ingredients in response to new regulations by the European Union to prevent polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons...
Asia Pacific: Singapore to hold Vitafoods Asia 2017
Vitafoods Asia 2016 has concluded with more than 160 international suppliers presenting the latest ingredients, innovative products, services, and equipment to a pan-Asian audience...