Americas: Consumers want better food policy, finds survey
Consumers in the US surveyed say the US food system is not meeting everyone’s needs, and stronger food policies are needed to ensure all...
Europe: Calculator shows 89% of users need more calcium
New findings released on World Osteoporosis Day by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) show that 89% of those who used the new IOF Calcium...
Americas: Excessive alcohol use burdens US economy
Excessive alcohol use continues to be a drain on the American economy, according to a study released by the Centers for Disease Control and...
Europe: Food industry needs coordinated policies, finds research
After three years of research, the results from the COMPETE project were presented on 22 September 2015 in the General Agency of the Land...
Asia Pacific: China, India drive growth for Givaudan
In the first nine months of 2015 Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 3,296 million (US$3,440.67 million), an increase of 2.0% on a like‑for‑like basis...
Europe: Give Germans reasons to treat themselves, finds report
Germany’s bakery and cereals market – with a volume of 6.4 billion kg and a value of US$25.9 billion in 2014 – is forecast...
Americas: 95% of respondents buy private brands, find survey
Trace One's survey of shoppers across nine countries found that despite buying private food brands often, they do not trust the safety and quality...
Europe: Whitepaper tells all on clear labels, packaging
UPM Raflatac has released a whitepaper on how clear labels and packaging are enabling US food manufacturers present goods and motivate purchases at the...
Europe: DSM study finds continued demand for sugared dairy
While 62% of consumers surveyed are concerned about the sugar content in their dairy, sugared dairy is still preferred over sugar-reduced or no added...
World: China brings dip in FAO Food Price Index
International food commodity prices continued to decline in August as ample supplies, a slump in energy prices and concerns over China's economic slowdown all...