health
Coconut milk market expected to rise
The global coconut milk products market is projected to record a CAGR of over 7% during 2018-2028, reaching an anticipated revenue of more than US$ 500 million, according to a study by Future Market Insights (FMI).
Innovation at heart of The Ingredients Show 2019
The Ingredients Show will return for a second year to Birmingham’s NEC from 8-10 April, following its successful launch last year.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Eggs-asperating campaign has slim chance of working
This week I learned that Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has launched a new campaign which aims to make people think twice before agreeing to order more food than they originally intended when eating out.
Hey vegans, don’t milk it!
Now, I’m all for people making lifestyle choices (I, for example, go boxing several times a week, drink wine rather more frequently than that, enjoy the odd chicken curry but also love a mushroom risotto). But no one really needs to know that. Why would anyone care?
Glanbia posts full year results, plus new acquisition and board changes
Glanbia, the global nutrition group, has announced its results for the financial year ended 29 December 2018. Its subsidiary, Glanbia Nutritionals, has also acquired US-based Watson for $89m (€78.4m).
US CBD drinks market to rise to over $1bn
US sales of cannabis-based drinks are predicted to surpass $1billion in 2022, according to the 2019 US CBD Drinks Report from Zenith Global and US industry newsletter, Beverage Digest.
Alternatives to All
One of Innova Market Insights’ top trends for 2019, Alternatives to All, reflects the rise of replacement foods and ingredients.
Predicting food trends with AI
Tastewise, an AI-powered food intelligence startup, has today published its first report on emerging food trends.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Tayto Group partners with Bite UK
UK snack manufacturer, Tayto Group has joined forces with Yorkshire’s Bite UK in a new joint venture.
Givaudan opens new flavours facility in India
Givaudan has opened its new flavours manufacturing facility in Pune, India, following a $60m investment.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Will the message hit home?
The Commons Health and Social Care Select Committee has just published the government response to its follow-up report on childhood obesity. But I don’t recall it grabbing many headlines. So what exactly did it reveal?
Big nutrient knowledge gap uncovered by new research
The demand to live a healthier lifestyle is increasing, yet 4 in 5 people across Northern Europe do not know about the essential nutrients they have in their diet, according to new research published by Arla Foods.
Baby, what an opportunity to educate!
As the UK government gets set to consult on the mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid, it’ll be interesting to see how discussions play out – particularly as parties on both sides of the argument are equally vociferous in their views.
Consumer confusion over which foods are good for digestive health
A consumer survey has found many are confused about what foods are good for digestive health.