Insight
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Europe: Compounds in meat may be carcinogenic
Population studies indicate a possible link between intake of meat and cancer.
Meat may contain carcinogens, but it is also an important nutritional source...
World: Demand rises for baking ingredients, report
Global demand for baking ingredients was valued at over US$11.80 billion in 2015, is expected to reach above US$15.73 billion in 2021 and grow...
Europe: GanedenBC30 found to improve digestion of plant proteins
New research confirms that GanedenBC30 increases digestibility for pea, rice and soy proteins.
This finding is reportedly especially important to the growing sports and fitness...
Americas: At-home dining catches on in popularity
The convenience of food delivery service is catching on as a hassle-free option to meals at home for working people, according to Mintel.
Its research...
World: Growing sales of organic foods in 2017, report
The global sales of organic foods are expected to continue the positive trajectory, with most growth envisaged in North America and Northern Europe,...
Asia Pacific: Fonterra’s protein ingredients promising in SEA
Southeast Asians’ growing appetite for protein offers growth prospects for NZMP's protein ingredients brand, says the dairy ingredient business of Fonterra.
NZMP is therefore teaming...
Europe: UK water drinks to grow 50% by 2021, report
UK consumption of water drinks increased 11% in 2016 to more than 3,700 million liters, with a retail value in excess of £2.7 billion...
Asia Pacific: 3D food printing to gain prominence in region
The three dimensional (3D) food printing market is expected to be valued at US$425.0 million by 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate...
Europe: Campylobacter to blame for most foodborne infections in Denmark
Campylobacter is to blame for more than 4,600 foodborne infections in Denmark.
It remains the most common cause of foodborne disease, according to the annual...
Americas: Potential for purple-produce containing products, report
Just 18% of Americans can name more than three types of purple fruits and vegetables, according to consumer research commissioned by Welch’s in 2016.
This...