Insect-protein producer among the start-ups set to join IKEA Bootcamp
Ten companies, including Israeli Flying SpArk, will go to Sweden this month to join a project designed to improve day-to-day life for the masses.
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Trust in decline as high-profile fraud cases mar industry image
NFU Mutual surveyed more than 2,000 consumers and found food confidence was waning - and producers were top on the list of suspects.
The private Norwegian dairy Q-Meieriene is seeking expert inspiration to achieve best-tasting status
Annette Waage Jung, Innovation & Product Development Manager, Q-Meieriene. Civil engineer, has attended IFC twice and submitted products for judging, including fermented products, processed cheeses.
Receive recognition from your colleagues
This year, Northern Europe’s largest exhibition, the International Food Contest (IFC) takes place in Denmark on 3 – 5 October.
Firms feeling positive about growth as they strive to reach international customers
In spite of market wobbles, food and drink firms are looking beyond Britain's borders and predicting growth in the process, a new report reveals.
Cold brew, matcha and ginger: Google’s trending markets to target
Healthy and homemade lead the pack in Google's latest trends report.
Stem cells the answer to Queensland’s avocado ‘bottleneck’
The global appetite for avocado may be sated after all as researchers at Queensland University develop a technique to double production in the region.
Scientists crack hardy crop’s complex genome
Finger millet's genetic code has been decoded in detail for the first time by researchers at Zurich University.
Food waste worries more than 75 per cent of Brits, new survey reveals
A survey conducted to mark the start of Zero Waste Week has revealed the extent of Britain's food waste worries.
American firm turns up the dial on heat-activated ink
An American tech firm has announced a new irreversible, colour-changing packaging to identify tamper evidence in food packaging.
Is fishmeal to blame for rise in antibiotic resistance?
A new study points to fishmeal as a potential cause for the rise in drug-resistant bacteria which might spell disaster for world health.
Scottish hill farmers’ “lifeline” funding safe for another year
Around 11,300 Scottish farmers and crofters are set to benefit from a £42 million funding extension, as the UK Government announced it would guarantee EU funding to support hill farmers for another year.
Lycored’s super-stable colours extend surimi seafood shelf life
Lycored’s naturally sourced colors can extend the shelf life of surimi seafood products by as much as three months, new research shows.
3-4 servings of fruit & veg per day a more realistic target middle income nations?
Eating three to four servings of fruit, vegetables and legumes per day (375-500g) achieves a similar benefit against the risk of mortality to higher portions, according to a study of more than 135000 people around the world published in The Lancet.
Millennials’ tastes mean golden days for coconut
The coconut is in the midst of a renaissance with research showing millennials have developed a firm fancy for the fruit.
