Americas: Kefir gaining ground in dairy beverages, says report
Kefir appears to be bucking the trend that has seen launch activity in drinking yogurts and fermented beverages remain relatively static in recent years....
Europe: More companies are innovating, finds report
Most companies plan to focus innovation on range extension and developing entirely new products over the next two years, according to a survey by...
Asia Pacific: More Asians drink coffee, report
Three out of the five fastest growing retail coffee markets are in Asia, as Indonesia is currently the fastest growing packaged retail coffee market...
Americas: More Millennials have snacks as meals, report
Most American Millennial snackers eat a snack in place of a standard meal at least once a week, a new survey reveals.
Researchers in the...
Europe: Antimicrobial resistance remains high, finds EU report
Bacteria found in humans, animals and food continue to show resistance to widely used antimicrobials, states the latest report on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in...
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: Using solventless, water-based lamination adhesives
Preferences for lamination adhesives used in flexible food packaging, such as stand-up pouches (SUPs), wrappers and bags, are shifting away from traditional solvent-based products....
Europe: Verifying health claims, Tüv Süd
Pineapple stimulates circulation in the legs.
Green tea helps the body to burn fat.
Vitamins added to pumpkin-seed oil encourage hair growth.
Before the Health...
Middle East: Health-consciousness raises demand for poultry
There are bullish forecasts emerging on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region's consumption of meat and poultry.
The Meat & Poultry sector, one of eight...
Americas: Protein alternatives needed as more go meat-free
While not fully committing to a meat-free lifestyle, ‘Meatless Mondays’ seem to be catching on among Americans as a way to cut back, says...