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Americas: Researchers discover tomato waste generates electricity

A team of scientists is exploring damaged tomatoes that are unsuitable for sale at the grocery store as a source of energy. Their pilot project...

Americas: Consumers find fish nutritious, states Cargill survey

US consumers recognize there are more health benefits associated with eating fish and seafood compared to taking fish oil supplements, according to a recent...

Europe: New business models open with intralogistics, says Beumer CEO

With Internet, e-commerce and wireless connectivity, intralogistics plays an important role for businesses to expand and scale. Dr. Christoph Beumer, chairman and CEO of the...

Europe: Program develops green, biodegradable packages

Aimplas Plastic Technology Centre in Spain has created barrier, multilayer and transparent packages with a cost 25% lower than conventional ones, with a lower...

Europe: DNA shows food labeling accuracy

Mapping a food’s DNA could in the future be used as a tool to check that the product contains the ingredients stated on the...

Europe: Private label soft drinks remain healthy in growth, report

Private label soft drinks have faced turbulent times in recent years, with periods of economic uncertainty boosting consumption, and periods of prosperity seeing volumes...

World: F&B industry dominates hydrocolloid market, report

The global hydrocolloid market is expected to reach US$108.4 billion by 2020, growing at a compound annual growth rate of more than 5%, according...

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...

World: Cereal prices continue to rise, FAO

The FAO Food Price Index rose notably in January, led by sugar and cereals, even as global markets remain well supplied. The Index...

Americas: Isoflavones may prolong life of breast cancer sufferers

Post-diagnosis consumption of foods containing isoflavones—estrogen-like compounds primarily found in soy food—is associated with 21% decrease in all-cause mortality, according to a study. This decrease...