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Americas: More have snacks for meals, report

Health consciousness, more solo households, and convenience are why more US consumers, particularly young adults, are eating snack foods as part of their main...

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...

Asia Pacific: Metal meets six trends in food packaging, says CROWN

Metal remains the viable option to package food and beverages, as green-savvy Asians are more mindful of their impact on the environment. Jozef Salaerts, president,...

Europe: People need to take more vitamin E, finds study

Just 21% of the studies of the examined populations globally reach a serum α-tocopherol concentration of ≥30 µmol/L, according to a study published in...

Americas: Consumers would pay 50% more for natural products, find survey

Consumers are happy to pay a premium of nearly 50% for food and drink formulated with natural ingredients, according to a new survey commissioned...

Europe: Straw may help create everyday products, says researcher

Glucose from straw may play a big role in the future production of many everyday products. An award winning PhD project from DTU Chemical...

World: Malt beverage market reports strong growth, says analyst

The global malt beverage industry expanded by 42% over the past five years, with the Middle East and Africa (MENA) recording particularly strong growth,...

Europe: Humble beginnings of ready meals, Huhtamaki

Seemingly designed for hurried 21st century lifestyles, pre-cooked convenience foods have had an enduring history. Forecasts predict that they’re here for the long run. Ready...

World: Food safety culture is needful, finds global survey

Improving food safety culture was stated as the most important training goal ahead of effective employee performance, creating a safe wholesome product and skill...

World: Global frozen food market to grow, driven by APAC, finds report

The global frozen food market was valued at US$122.1 billion in 2013 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...