Intertek to acquire Alchemy
Intertek expands its global assurance business with the acquisition of Alchemy, a leading provider of SaaS-based people assurance solutions.
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IPC calls to address poultry’s role in food security and sustainability
Food security is a big issue as pork production continues to fall while poultry is expected to fill the gap in world protein supplies.
PerkinElmer expands food testing offerings with new meat and olive NIR analyser
PerkinElmer's DA 6200™ analyser provides processors of meat and olives improved quality and process control.
Sleeman Breweries is Canada’s first brewery to achieve 3RCertified Gold
Sleeman Breweries' Guelph facility is to become Canada’s first brewery to achieve 3RCertified status for its waste initiatives.
Dairy alternatives market grows as popularity of veganism increases
As veganism is accelerating towards the mainstream, the demand for plant-based food products (in particular dairy alternatives) has increased.
Algae supplements sales soar due to demand for nutritional supplements
Worldwide sales of algae supplements are estimated to surpass 4300 tons in 2019, recording a 6% year-on-year growth over 2018.
Sweet potato usage from global food companies are on the rise
According to new research, introductions of food and beverage products that use sweet potato increased by a CAGR of 21% from 2015 to 2018.
Sales of probiotic yoghurt have increased and will continue to grow
New research has shown that probiotic yoghurt sales closed in on US$ 20 billion in 2018 and sales are likely to increase over the coming years.
Canada’s Halal Monitoring Authority to simplify certification
Canada's Halal Monitoring Authority (HMA) is a halal monitoring and certifying body that aims to simplify certification by integrating directly into existing supply chains for suppliers, brands and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs).
Demand and revenue growth for oral clinical nutrition supplements
According to a new research study, demand for oral clinical nutrition supplements continues to surge, with global revenues set to witness growth in 2019.
Higher demand for organic chicken to increase worldwide sales
A recent study has shown that demand for organic chicken is likely to spearhead across various countries on the back of increasing demand for organic food products as opposed to traditional products.
Fortified dairy products market to record highest CAGR through 2026
A new report anticipates that the global fortified dairy products market will record an impressive CAGR during the forecast period 2017 to 2026, especially in the APEJ region.
GEA toolings provide greater flexibility and advanced performance
For its packaging and forming machines as well as for its grinding and cutting equipment, GEA has developed different toolings to make sure the machines always fulfill their demands.
‘Confusing’ labelling misleading consumers on honey and syrups
New data has found that honey can be up to 86% free sugars (i.e. any sugars added to food or drink derived from fruit juice, honeys or syrups) while maple syrup can be made of 88% free sugars.
Prebiotic chicory root fibre maintains microbiota balance in children
A new study has demonstrated that daily consumption of chicory root fibre in children aged three to six years can keep the level of bifidobacteria higher and more stable, event during antibiotic treatment.
