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Europe: IRF hosts conference on food bioactives, health
The Institute of Food Research hosted an international conference on bioactives and health in September 2016 at the Norwich Research Park.
About 250 scientists working...
Americas: Frozen ready-meals a mainstay in Canadian households, finds report
Mintel research finds that 71% of consumers in Canada keep frozen ready-to-eat meals on hand in case they need them despite ingredient concerns, finds...
Asia Pacific: Fermented foods offer opportunities, says analyst
When PepsiCo bought small fermented drinks maker KeVita in late 2016, it signaled that fermented foods have reached a tipping point.
“Social media is buzzing...
Asia Pacific: NUS food scientists create diabetic-friendly bread
A team of food scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has formulated a recipe for making healthier bread by adding a natural...
Europe: Coordinate to remain competitive, 3M Food Safety says
Food businesses and markets in Europe continued to experience disjointed supply chains and the use of different technologies last year.
As in the past,...
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...
World: Plastics packaging still favored in markets due to cost, performance
The global food packaging market seems to have reached a plateau in terms of technology and its ability to protect and extend the life...
Asia Pacific: Five ways IoT adds value to food production
The increase of devices linked to manufacturing and mobility processes has led to a growth in data available.
A forecast by Gartner predicts that the...
Americas: Build infrastructure, transfer knowledge for food safety, 3M
Each day, food safety issues gain more relevance and importance throughout Latin American countries.
Meanwhile, global markets and international trade bodies are pushing standards and...
Americas: Study finds link between fatty acid and longevity
The fatty acid linoleic acid (Omega 6) in subcutaneous adipose tissue was linked to lower mortality among older men followed over a 15-year period,...