Insight
Key executives share their successes, learning points, market trends and research findings here.
Americas: Researchers say sleep deprivation may increase sugar intake
People who sleep five or fewer hours a night are likely to also drink significantly more sugary caffeinated drinks, such as sodas and energy...
Americas: Over eating red meat may not harm the heart, say researcher
Consuming red meat in amounts above what is typically recommended does not affect short-term cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as blood pressure and blood...
Americas: Sugar concerns in larger sized coffee drinks
Starbucks recently announced in the US the 31-ounce drink Trenta, which joins the ranks of other energy drinks that can pack plenty of caffeine...
Asia Pacific: ANZ sees sales from Chinese consumers, report
New research from global market intelligence agency Mintel reveals that 36% Chinese consumers who have bought imported products in the past six months have...
Europe: Supplementation could be heart healthy for the elderly
A new study commissioned by Food Supplements Europe has found that savings of €5.3 billion (US$5.77 billion) a year could be generated through the...
World: Ethnic ice cream flavors in demand, report
The global ice cream market is expected to scoop sales of 13 billion litres in 2016, with India, Indonesia and Vietnam among the world’s...
Americas: Be the first-mover with regulatory approvals, healthy partnerships
Algatech (Algatechnologies) has received Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) approval for its all-natural astaxanthin AstaPure to be used as a food ingredient.
This approval makes...
Asia Pacific: Chinese city dwellers are more mindful of their health, report
Research from Mintel reveals that 76% of urban Chinese consumers surveyed have developed a habit of doing sport and fitness activities.
Running (39%) is...
Asia Pacific: Outsmart outbreaks in Oceania, says 3M Food Safety
Australia and New Zealand have a rich history of agro-economic research and development anchored by strong public and private researchers and generally effective partnerships...
Europe: Testing concepts through virtual commissioning, ABB
Industry 4.0 continues to open up new opportunities across food and beverage manufacturing.
In particular, these technologies help improve manufacturing flexibility and the speed...