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Americas: Research shows canned tomatoes boost vegetables intake among subjects
The new 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend most Americans consume 2.5 cups of vegetables a day, a goal almost nine out of 10...
World: Convenience foods transform packaging industry, says report
The global food and beverages market is expected to reach US$5.77 trillion by 2017, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) 5.02%.
As...
Europe: EU lists main fresh food producers
In the European Union (EU), just over 2.3 million hectares were devoted to the production of fruit and berries and another 2.1 million hectares...
Asia Pacific: Exposure to phthalates could be linked to pregnancy loss, say Chinese researchers
A study of more than 300 women suggests that exposure to certain phthalates — substances commonly used in food packaging, personal-care and other everyday...
World: Frutarom shares on decontaminating natural herbal extracts
Frutarom Health BU has launched the EFLA HyperPure natural ingredients in response to new regulations by the European Union to prevent polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons...
Europe: Symrise is optimistic of 2016
In the nine-month period, Symrise increased sales by 16 % (in local currency) to €2,192.3 million (US$2,424.59 million, 2015: €1,977.0 million).
Earnings before interest, taxes,...
Americas: Report finds more US consumers eating out less
Consumers in the US are sourcing more meals from home than they have in years, reports The NPD Group’s 29th annual Eating Patterns in...
Americas: Cornell University, institute create anti-bacteria nanoscale surface
Just as the invention of nonstick pans was a boon for chefs, a new type of nanoscale surface that bacteria cannot stick to holds...
World: Taste, flavor drive flavored milk consumption, finds DSM report
Flavored milk consumption is soaring and is not limited to children alone, as adults are also embracing these dairy beverages, according to DSM's Global...
Asia Pacific: India’s food industry to reach US$300B this year
The Indian food industry is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.1% and is expected to reach US$300 billion by 2015, according...