Barentz, a food ingredients distributor, has acquired New Skyport, a Chinese distributor of specialty ingredients, following its recent cash injection.
Sugar prices are to hit 11-year low next season, thanks to greater than expected carry-over of inventories, Australian government crop agency Abares said.
Hedge funds extended to an eighth successive week their bearish positioning in the top US-traded agricultural commodities, led by a selldown in grains, which more than offset a more upbeat stance on sugar.
For past few months there has a been complex scenario for the food processing industry as there are several changes taking place with regard to Product Approval and food safety aspects in regulations.
Sugar futures, which soared more than 3% in the last session, eased on Thursday amid some doubts over the ability of the bullish factors such as Brazilian rains to extend the rally, given an overhang of large global supplies.
Falling sugar prices have impacted profits at Associated British Foods, while the strong pound (£) has wiped €41m from the bottom line in its latest trading update.
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a natural milk protein-based solution which claims to offset complaints about dry, crumbly gluten-free bakery products.
Clean label is hot; so much so that I seem to be writing about it nonstop. Take for instance, yesterday’s blog that discussed new research from Mintel that found 84 percent of American free-from consumers buy clean-label foods because they are seeking out
Whether you’re looking for spicy seasoning to boost the heat your latest frozen entrée, an all-natural sugar substitute that reduces calories from sugar while retaining sweetness, or on-the-go snack cups or functional “superfood" beer, the food and bevera
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.
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
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.
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%.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
