Insight
Key executives share their successes, learning points, market trends and research findings here.
Americas: Consumers will splurge on sustainable seafood, Cargill
While 82% of Americans surveyed are adding salmon, shrimp and tilapia to their plates, they want to know where it’s coming from and that...
Asia Pacific: China, India grow in organic sector
Some Asian organic food markets are reporting double-digit growth rates, with regional sales poised to reach US$10 billion in the coming years, finds Ecovia...
Asia Pacific: Detecting trace amounts of pesticide in less than two hours
Food scientists from the National University of Singapore developed a rapid and highly sensitive screening technique capable of detecting minute amounts of pyrethroids in...
Americas: Soy protein in diet brings body fat loss
One key to a successful weight loss plan is to lose body fat while sparing lean muscle tissue.
While losing weight or body fat...
Americas: A tray that both cooks and serve a barbecue rib meal, Advanta
Traditional packaging of barbecue ribs for retailers and consumer preferences for a fuss-free cooking and cleaning have resulted to a packaging that cooks in...
Europe: Making in-line Fourier Transform Infrared analyzer a reality
Tetra Pak and FOSS have created an in-line standardization analyzer that is designed to take continuous accurate measurement and control of protein and fat...
Asia Pacific: Growing demand for probiotic products in China, says DuPont
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences (DuPont) today announced the launch of the latest series of dairy cultures and probiotic formulations for China, offering yogurt producers...
Americas: Frozen organic, natural to gain popularity in the US, finds report
With 'fresh' and 'healthy' emerging as food industry buzz words, it is easy to wonder if frozen foods—which almost inherently fail conjure connotations associated...
Americas: Ashland’s cellulose gums to give tortillas improved texture, shelf life
Ashland Specialty Ingredients, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc, says its Aqualon and Blanose cellulose gums are used in masa flour mixes to improve...
Americas: Consumers want to eat right, enjoy luxurious, reasonably priced items, says Euromonitor
There is an overwhelming desire globally to indulge in luxury goods, download more apps and document experiences visually through social media, according to a...