16 Mar UK: Unilever launches ice cream NPD offensive
Unilever UK has unveiled a host of ice cream NPD aimed at driving impulse sales - and tapping what it claims is “the biggest incremental sales opportunity in FMCG in 2014”....
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16 Mar Is algae milk the next big thing?
At the recent Natural Products Expo West convention in Anaheim, California, renewable oils and bioproducts company, Solazyme, showcased some of its latest food products. The company served samples of algae milk, an alternative milk product free of dairy, soy, lactose, and nuts. The product was made using Solazyme's whole algal flour and passes positively in the all-important sensory stakes.
16 Mar Creating the world’s biggest banana company
US fruit firm Chiquita Brands and Irish rival Fyffes, Europe's largest distributor, have struck an all-stock deal to create the world's biggest banana supplier....
16 Mar Whine and cheese: American cheese makers get taste of EU red tape
The EU is pushing to prevent American dairy makers from using what it says are specifically European names of cheese varieties. The EU argues that names like feta, parmesan, gorgonzola and others are "geographical indicators" linked to specific European...
15 Mar A new study reveals the nutrition, cost and safety benefits of canned foods
A new study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine addresses the common call to action from public health experts to improve access to and consumption of fruits and vegetables. Findings from the Michigan State University (MSU) study show that canned foods...
15 Mar FDA clears BPA – again
BPA, the plastic additive long villified by environmental advocacy groups, has again been found to be safe. A new US FDA study has found that BPA caused no health effects at doses up to more than 70,000 times the usual...
15 Mar How Chipotle changed American fast food forever
Chipotle, America's prominent chain of Mexican restaurants, set out to challenge fast food trends and be better than the competition - in the end, launched a new industry. Here's how they rose to the top of the fast-food chain.
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15 Mar African consumers value quality—more than mature-market shoppers
As Africa becomes a point of focus for many international brands, more studies are focusing on the purchasing habits of the continent’s growing consumer class. A new FREE-to-download report from the Boston Consulting Group finds that African consumers are informed, selective and ...
14 Mar Innovative positionings drive the nuts market forward
The share of nuts in global snack foods launches has risen steadily in recent years as nuts have found increasing favour as convenient and nutritious snacks, and technology and innovative packaging has allowed development of the value-added category in particular, according to Innova Market Insights....
14 Mar Smart labelling: heralding the new-era barcode
The 40-year-old barcode has a new, more intelligent rival that can store information, display and transmit it...
14 Mar UK: Artisan butter pack disrupts category norms
Introduced in the UK by global dairy brand Arla, an innovative new package replicates an elegant butter dish and feeds consumers’ growing desire for authentic, artisan foods while elevating a commodity product to a premium position. [Click pic to enlarge]
14 Mar Have a Bake, Have a KitKat!
Japan is famous for its Kit Kats. The country has a slew of unique flavours that aren't available elsewhere. In January 2014, it got the first Kit Kat specialty store and now Nestlé Japan has developed a new mini KitKat that can be eaten as...
13 Mar Cargill announces new-generation stevia-based sweeteners
Cargill has announced the introduction of its new ViaTech stevia-based sweeteners that, it says, can open up completely new territory for food and beverage formulators, enabling them to slash sugar by 75% - and in some cases 100% - without compromising taste....
07 Mar South African soy products market registering robust growth: Report
The soy products market value in South Africa will register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 13% by 2017, finds a report by Canadean. ...
06 Mar WHO: Daily sugar intake ‘should be halved’
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised halving sugar intake advice from 10% of total calories to 5% of total calories in a new dietary guideline proposal....
06 Mar Best practices in the sensory kitchen
An increasing number of companies run their own in-house sensory panels to test products. As many issues arise from outside influences while performing sensory testing, it is worthwhile to set best practises for both staff and panellists, beforehand. These guidelines from Leatherhead Food RA in...
06 Mar Woolworths agrees to amend its rBST milk labelling
Woolworths has announced that it is in the process of changing its milk packaging labels regarding rBST, and thus bring itself in line with dairy regulations.
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06 Mar US: Frenemies – how the non-GMO trend is undermining organics
The increasingly successful movement to eliminate GMO crops from food, or at least label them, is turning out to be organics' false friend.
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05 Mar The chemistry of Sriracha: Hot sauce science
Forget ketchup and mustard — Sriracha might be the world’s new favourite condiment. Beloved by millions for its unique spicy, garlicky, slightly sweet flavour, the chemistry of “rooster sauce” is the subject of this American Chemical Society’s video.
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05 Mar How sugar affects the brain – TED Lesson
When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system is not unlike...
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