World: Food to become cheaper due to falling oil prices, finds Index
Results from the latest Global Food Security Index (GFSI) quarterly price adjustment update reveal that food affordability improved in nearly 75% of countries in...
Asia Pacific: Australia’s retail sector to slow down, says Australian Food and Grocery Council
After a stronger-than-expected Christmas trading period, retail spending growth will slow heading into 2015, according to the sixteenth edition of the AFGC CHEP Retail...
Americas: Mettler Toledo releases whitepaper on optimal backroom processes
The quality of packaging film has a decisive impact on the reliability and performance of backroom processes, as confirmed by research conducted by Mettler...
Americas: Frozen organic, natural to gain popularity in the US, finds report
With 'fresh' and 'healthy' emerging as food industry buzz words, it is easy to wonder if frozen foods—which almost inherently fail conjure connotations associated...
Americas: Craft food catches on in the US, says TraceGains
Buying local supports the farmers and small businesses in local communities is catching on quickly, according to a blog by TraceGains, a web-based, full-service supplier,...
Europe: Irish F&B exports increase by 4% to reach €10.5B, finds Bord Bia
Bord Bia's Export Performance and Prospects Report has found a 4% increase in exports for 2014 to reach a record high of almost €10.5...
Europe: Protect valuable ingredients using new processes, say Anuga Foodtec organizers
Vitamins, mineral substances, fruit aromas or green tea catechins – many ingredients from the "microcosm" cannot be easily incorporated into the food matrix, according...
Europe: Consumers demand natural confectionery, finds GNT survey
Naturalness is a key factor when choosing fruity gums and lollies, according to a survey of 5,000 people aged 18-65 in France, Germany, Italy,...
Americas: Asian, kosher food, unhopped beers trending in the US, says Sterling-Rice Group
Sterling-Rice Group (SRG) has identified its top 10 culinary trends that will stand out on restaurant menus, expand onto grocery shelves, and attract consumer...
Asia Pacific: China’s cold chain logistics sector grows with demand, standards
Since Cold Chain Logistics Development Plan of Agricultural Products was introduced in 2010, China's cold chain logistics industry has entered a rapid development stage,...