Latest News in the food Industry

2 Aug 2018

Danone has reported what it describes as a strong set of results in a volatile context. EPS grew 13.4%, and sales were up by 4% in the first half and 3.3% in the second quarter.

2 Aug 2018

Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) concluded that whey basic protein isolate is safe.

31 Jul 2018

DuPont Nutrition & Health (DuPont) has announced the opening of its new innovation centre in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, later this summer.

30 Jul 2018

BASF and the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) have announced a collaboration to unlock new benefits of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs).

24 Jul 2018

Ingredion has added three functional potato starches to its processed cheese ingredient portfolio. CheeseApp 50, 70 and 80 are said to enable recipe cost savings in analogue block and block processed cheeses.

24 Jul 2018

A Campden BRI conference, 10-11 October, will keep attendees up to date with current and future microbiological issues affecting the safe production of food.

23 Jul 2018

EFSA is working on the re-evaluation of a number of food additives intended to be used in foods for infants below 16 weeks of age, and will host a workshop.

19 Jul 2018

Four of America's largest food companies have launched the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, a new organisation focused on driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities, and the planet.

16 Jul 2018

Plant-based innovation is flourishing, while growing consumer interest in health, sustainability and ethics is driving plant-derived ingredients and products into high popularity, according to Innova Market Insights.

13 Jul 2018

Dairy manufacturers can now achieve premium texture, according to Cargill, using a cost-efficient and sustainably sourced ingredient for creamy dairy desserts - Satiagel Seabrid.

11 Jul 2018

International agricultural food commodity prices fell in June for the first time in 2018, as trade tensions affected markets even with global production prospects down.

6 Jul 2018

Chr. Hansen has reported “solid” organic revenue growth of 9% in the first nine months of 2017/18 (3% reported growth due to adverse currency impacts).