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Europe: Researchers study allergen levels in food, labels

University of Manchester researchers have led a study to define allergen levels in food that can trigger allergic reactions which will help to make...

Americas: Foodservice serves highly calorific meals, find researchers

Meals consumed at fast-food restaurants are often seen as one of the biggest contributors to the obesity epidemic. According to a new study in the...

Americas: Purdue University’s carcinogen research receives grant

A Purdue University health sciences professor received a US$1.68 million grant to study if a probable carcinogen formed when grilling meat at high temperatures...

Asia Pacific: Chinese seek fitness F&B, meal replacement products amid COVID-19, says GlobalData

With obesity suggested and accepted to increase the risk of severe symptoms and complications of COVID-19, 44% consumers in China are reportedly interested and...

Americas: Research finds delaying grape ripening can improve quality for winemaking

Wine grapes are particularly finicky when it comes to their environment. For instance, heatwaves and droughts lead to earlier berry ripening and lackluster wine....

Asia Pacific: Vitamin D lowers lung cancer risk, finds study

A new research paper examines the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of lung cancer, in particular, among patients with vitamin D...

Europe: UK consumers are consuming jam, honey, chocolate spreads, finds report

The UK syrups and spreads market is dominated by jam and honey spreads. However, chocolate spreads are expected to gather pace, growing by 35% up...

Asia Pacific: New confectionery formats are needed, states swop 2017

swop 2017 will showcase internationally advanced and innovative processing and packaging products for the confectionery and bakery sectors. Held from November 7 to 10 at...

World: MENA packaging market to grow to US$52.4 million by 2019, finds report

The packaging market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is valued at approximately US$41.1 billion in 2014 and is forecast to grow...

Europe: Gourmet teas in pouches a hot favorite among consumers, finds report

Hot drinks such as tea and coffee are a staple of busy consumers’ lives. However, an apparent lack of time means consumers often turn...