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Americas: Report says US meat and related products to grow
The US food industry is forecast to grow at a steady rate of 2.9% compound annual growth rate through 2022, according to the 2016...
Americas: Healthy diet after pregnancy lowers high blood pressure risk
Sticking to a healthy diet in the years after pregnancy may reduce the risk of high blood pressure among women who had pregnancy-related (gestational)...
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...
Asia Pacific: Super-toasted bread a possible foam material, find Chinese researchers
Sturdy, lightweight carbon foam has many structural and insulating applications in aerospace engineering, energy storage and temperature maintenance.
Current methods to create this material...
Europe: Bakeries, technology can co-exist, says Corbion
A fresh loaf of bread, a crusty pie and crispy pastries are must-haves on the dinner table.
However, before they reach the table, they would...
Europe: DTU student brews gluten-free beer
In the hunt to manufacture a beer unlike any other, NFI student Mikkel Hansen first tried producing a beer that featured grass from the...
Europe: Live webinar on product trends in 2017
Growing calls for transparency throughout the supply chain are taking clean & clear label to a new level.
This comes as the inherent benefits of plant-based...
Europe: The 5 stages of design
Why would you dress a ground-breaking formula in last year’s trends?
Tailor-making a bottle, compact or tube can take many turns, from a subtle addition...
Middle East: Consumers demand food origin information, report
A surge in consumer demand for knowledge of food origin and source is now a key factor for successful sales and marketing in the...
Asia Pacific: Rare sugars can help to regulate glucose levels, finds research
Preliminary animal studies have suggested that allulose and other low-calorie, natural rare sugars could help regulate glucose levels.
Now, researchers are investigating how they...