Published: Sep 06, 2015

Packaging can be defined as “A co-ordinated system of preparing goods for transport, distribution, storage, retail, and end-use,” according to UK Institute of Packaging.

Published: Sep 06, 2015

The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region has great potential for growth with a population of 625 million consumers with changing tastes. The region is recognised by the industry and leading market research firms as one of the major emergi

Published: Aug 31, 2015

ABN Amro sounded a bullish note on prospects for cocoa and coffee futures, and for sugar too, although said there was “limited” potential for a substantial recovery in prices of the sweetener.

Published: Aug 27, 2015

Western markets finally got some good news from China on Tuesday, where bankers turned on the liquidity taps at last.

Published: Aug 27, 2015

Corn futures firmed overnight as the markets continue to seek direction in the midst of turmoil. The world markets traded mixed Wednesday with the Shanghai Composite down 1.3.% and the Shenzhen down 3.0%.

Published: Aug 26, 2015

DRY, makers of gourmet sparkling beverages, unveiled their Lemongrass Reserve Edition flavor in celebration of the company’s 10-year anniversary. One of DRY’s original four flavors, a short run of only 5000 cases of Lemongrass DRY Sparkling will be produc

Published: Aug 26, 2015

U.S. soybean futures extended losses Monday, buffeted in large part by heightened concerns over demand for the crop amid ongoing turmoil in the Chinese economy.

Published: Aug 26, 2015

Palm oil slumped for a fifth day to trade near a bear market as rising supplies threatened to swell stockpiles amid concerns that China’s economic slowdown will curb demand for raw materials.

Published: Aug 25, 2015

Bell Flavors and Fragrances has developed a line of Asian inspired flavors that will take consumers on a journey throughout Southeast Asia. These new flavors will open formulators’ eyes to a world of new bold flavors and challenge creativity to reinvent a

Published: Aug 25, 2015

Cocoa prices are set to rise, as farmers in the Ivory Coast hoard beans ahead of an expected hike in the price offered by the country’s cocoa board, Ecobank has said.

Published: Aug 25, 2015

China is rapidly emerging as the world leader and importer of vegetable oils. Argentina is also becoming the top exporter of soyabean oils. Living standards are improving in emerging economies. Population growth and changing diets will have a major impact

Published: Aug 19, 2015

New Zealand whole milk powder futures are pointing to the first gain in GlobalDairyTrade auction prices since February after Fonterra Cooperative Group Ltd., the world’s biggest dairy exporter, cut the volume it will offer.

Published: Aug 18, 2015

You can eat whatever you like, but may have to face some health consequences. A new study reveals eating foods with high inflammation scores increases the systemic inflammation and may increase risk of cancers like colorectal cancer among others.

Published: Aug 18, 2015

The type of food wasted has a significant impact on the environment, scientists have found. Although less meat is wasted (on average) compared to fruits and vegetables, the researchers found that significantly more energy is used in the production of meat

Published: Aug 18, 2015

The name cardamom is used for herbs within two genera of the ginger family Elettaria (small cardamom) and Amomum (large cardamom).Large cardamom, Amomum subulatum, also known as Nepal cardamom, is a spice cultivated in the sub-Himalaya state of Sikkim and

Published: Aug 18, 2015

Hinoman Ltd has been granted self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognised as Safe) status for its Mankai, a vegetable whole-protein ingredient with high nutritional value. The announcement was made during the recently-held Institute of Food Technologists (IFT

Published: Aug 17, 2015

Aug 13 Copersucar, Brazil’s biggest sugar trader, quietly parted ways with its biggest milling group in May, the CEO of the milling group, Grupo Virgolino de Oliveira (GVO), said on Thursday, reflecting a deepening crisis in the global sugar market as pri

Published: Aug 12, 2015

Saturated fats are not associated with an increased risk of death, heart disease, stroke, or type 2 diabetes, finds a Canadian study published in The British Medical Journal (BMJ) this week. However, the findings show that trans fats are associated with g

Published: Aug 12, 2015

A trade association has petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve low-level uses of partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) in certain foods.

Published: Aug 12, 2015

Salt of the Earth Ltd has announced successful trial of its sodium reduction ingredient, Umami Essence, in canned tuna.