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The UK’s Institute of Food Research and Jiangnan University have collaborated to initiate a UK-China Joint Centre for Probiotic Research. The centre builds on long term collaboration between Professor Chen
According to MarketsandMarkets research, the market for caps and closures will grow from $49.78 billion in 2015 to $68.71 billion by 2021 at a compound annual growth rate of 5.62%.
New research from Mintel shows that 82% of consumers agree that burgers are a good source of nutrients, but another 80% would pay more for burgers made with premium ingredients. With
Market research company, Mordor Intelligence, has announced the publication of its new report on the sodium reduction ingredients market: “Global Sodium Reduction Ingredients Market – Growth, Trends and Forecast (2016-2021)”.
According to market researcher Technomic, snacking consumption has been steadily growing over the past several years, but has accelerated since 2014; 83% of consumers in 2016 vs. 76% in 2014
A few years ago, consumers couldn’t spell “quinoa” – much less cook it, claims Corbion, noting that today, quinoa and other ancient grains are becoming kitchen staples. Corbion Caravan says
Research has showed that 50% of shoppers consciously try to avoid artificial additives, with colourings typically being at the top of their blacklist. More than one third of consumers would even
New research from Mintel finds that following consumer demand, the number of pizzas launched globally with a gluten-free claim soared 58% between 2012 and 2015. The number of pizza launches
The quality of colostrum — the nutrient-rich milk newborn dairy calves first drink from their mothers – can be predicted by the mother’s previous lactation performance and weather, according to
Eating fruit and vegetables that contain high levels of flavonoids could help maintain a healthy weight according to research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Harvard University. The
Researchers from the University of East Anglia studied the effect in mice of consuming feed enriched with oil from glasshouse-grown genetically engineered Camelina sativa, developed at Rothamsted Research. They concluded
Guilt-free sugary treats may be on the horizon. Scientists at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM) have discovered an enzyme that can stop the toxic effects of sugar
Metal cans achieved the highest volume growth of any packaging material in the packaged water category, according to Canadean’s latest soft drinks research. Despite their negligible share, metal cans managed
Food labels influence the perception of cheese flavour, says a study carried out by Sensolab (faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University). Researchers at Sensolab (Faculty of Bioscience Engineering at Ghent
Milk and cereal products fortified with iron and a combination of other micronutrients are more likely to help reduce iron-deficiency anaemia in children than foods fortified with iron alone, according
Latest research from Mintel reveals that for the first time, in 2011, the proportion of own label new product development (NPD) overtook branded in the UK. Historically, the proportion of
Prometheus Laboratories, a company acquired by Nestle Health Science, has presented new research that confirms the effectiveness of its new diagnostic test designed to improve treatment management for patients with
Feeding cattle on grass throughout their lifecycle is the most environmentally sustainable way to rear beef, according to new research commissioned by the National Trust in Britain. One of the
A new Food Technology and Knowledge Transfer Strategy to support Irish food companies has been launched in Dublin by Teagasc, the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority. Teagasc’s Portfolio of
While celebrity chefs across Britain have spent recent years on a mission to make cooking more accessible, it appears youngsters still have a way to go when cooking the basic
Within British manufacturing, particular pressure is being felt by companies that supply the embattled UK retail sector. Some of the worst affected companies are food, non-alcoholic beverages and clothing manufacturers,
Nestle is partnering with the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) to help make consumers more aware of what can be done
Eating a moderate amount of dark chocolate every day can help reduce the hormones in your body that make you
China has overtaken the United States as the world’s biggest food and grocery retail market, according to the latest research
Scientists and food industry experts in the UK are hatching a plan to turn egg shells into plastics that could
Nestle is using the same specialised technology avalanche experts use to study snow to improve the quality of its ice
UK pharmaceutical manufacturer Pepceuticals has been awarded a European research contract to develop an edible coating for fresh meat which
From using sound waves to cook, to foods that fill you up faster – up to £15 million is on
Nestle is strengthening its global research programme by expanding its research and development centre in Singapore. The centre, which serves
Young British people are eating out more than they were two years ago, despite the economic squeeze. However they expect
Despite having the resolve to lose weight, British consumers may not know how to go about it, reveals new research
Almost two thirds of people agree that they like to buy British food to support the local economy (65%). However,
Probiotic bacteria have the potential to alter brain neurochemistry and treat anxiety and depression-related disorders, according to research just published
The Nestle Research Center in Switzerland will collaborate with King’s College London on a joint research project into the relationship
The global market share of private/own label food products is set to double from the current 25% to 50% in
New research shows that flavour and taste remain the most important factors to British shoppers when buying fruit, and the
Latest research from Mintel finds that while 88% of British consumers aged over 65 drink tea, penetration drops to 73%
47% of British adults who buy wine for themselves or others in supermarkets or off licences say that the first
The appeal of diet foods in Britain appears to be thinning. Latest research from Mintel reveals some 60% of British
New research from YouGov SixthSense reveals that a generational divide exists in UK coffee consumption. 83% of over 55s has
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