24 Jan US: Butter consumption at 40-year-high
Butter's growing popularity in the US — consumption has risen 25% in the last decade — coincides with more understanding about the health hazards of its processed counterparts....
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23 Jan Leatherhead’s Top Trends for 2014
Leading UK food research organisation, Leatherhead Food RA has published these five key trends that it believes will be prominent for the industry in 2014, among them consumer scepticism and a growing focus on the supply chain....
23 Jan Monsanto is going organic in a quest for the perfect veggie
This Beneforté broccoli, compared with standard broccoli, contains up to three times the amount of glucoraphanin, a compound that increases antioxidant levels. It was developed by Monsanto. Changing the agricultural game is what Monsanto does. So it’s not particularly surprising that the loved-hated company is...
23 Jan food & drink technology Africa 2014 expo announces conference programme
The conference programme for food & drink technology Africa expo has been scheduled. The new event, organised by Messe München International and its subsidiary MMI South Africa, will premier in Johannesburg on March 18 and 19, 2014 at Gallagher Convention Centre.
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22 Jan The new water technologies that could save the planet
What are the new and emerging technologies that will help business overcome the scarcity of clean, fresh water?...
22 Jan ‘Meat Atlas’ charts a changing world of meat eaters
Social and ethical concerns are a growing priority for consumers when it comes to eating meat. A new publication, the Meat Atlas aims to build awareness on the staggering number of animals humankind eats annually, and that what we put on our...
22 Jan Consumers care about packaging almost as much as the brand
Even as middle class consumers are tightening their budgets, companies are finding ways to tout “everyday luxury” products—from food to shampoo—that cost 30-50 percent more. The trick: packaging. ...
22 Jan Quinoa well tolerated in patients with celiac disease
Adding quinoa to the gluten-free diet of patients with celiac disease is well-tolerated, and does not exacerbate the condition, according to new research published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology. ...
16 Jan Adding avocado to lunch may increase satiety
A study published in Nutrition Journal shows that adding one-half of a fresh avocado to lunch may help increase satiety the rest of the day. ...
16 Jan Plant-based sweeteners continue to steal market share
Post EU approval, stevia has been quietly gaining traction with consumers, and alongside that, usurping the traditional pecking order of more established sweeteners. A new report from Mintel and Leatherhead Food Research highlights the opportunity for such plant-based...
15 Jan ADM subsidiary invests in SA peanut producer
Golden Peanut Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the giant US group, Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) and the world's second-largest private company after Cargill, has acquired an 80% percent ownership stake in the assets of P-Farm Agents, one of ...
15 Jan Ancient amaranth on the move
There's a huge revival of interest in ancient grains...
15 Jan Global demand strengthens for ancient grains
Global new product launches featuring quinoa grew nearly 50% in the year ended Sept 30, 2013, and have risen more than five-fold over a five-year period, according to Innova Market Insights. The increases reflect an overall interest by consumers in ancient grains...
15 Jan Here’s how close we are to real 3-D-printed food
US company, 3D Systems has unveiled its new line of ChefJet 3D sugar printers - just as the name implies, the ChefJet will allow any professional kitchen to incorporate "stunning edible prints" with minimal effort - that is, for foodies willing to fork out...
15 Jan Global compaign takes aim at high sugar foods
With a media blaze of publicity in the UK, a campaign group, Action on Sugar, has been formed to reduce the amount of sugar added to food and soft drinks in an effort to tackle obesity and diabetes in the UK.
...15 Jan Label Summit Africa 2014 to address critical issues in labelling and packaging
The speakers and program for Label Summit Africa 2014 have been announced as the two-day conference and table-top exhibition prepares to return to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) between 10-11 March. Bringing together thought leaders and...
15 Jan US processors exceed calorie-cutting goal – early
Sixteen of America's largest food and beverage processors in two years have exceeded their five-year goal of removing 1.5 trillion calories from American food. That translates into 78 fewer calories per person in the US each day....
15 Jan Sales of immature avos prohibited
Thanks to new agriculture legislation, avocado growers have been warned to ensure that their fruit is properly matured before harvesting, as the sale of immature avocados is now prohibited....
15 Jan Mintel releases American consumer trends for 2014
Chicago-based market intelligence firm Mintel has released its key four consumer trends that it believes will impact consumers in 2014...
14 Jan Health & Wellness goes mainstream: living in a culture of well-being
Not so long ago, people just wanted more control over their health. At some point in the 2000s, The Hartman Group’s research shows, that desire broadened to include other quality-of-life markers such as celebration, fun and emotional and spiritual balance. Its...
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