Are 3D printed insect snacks the taste of the future?
Hurdles in food safety, taste and consumer acceptance await on the London South Bank University’s quest to join two big food innovations: 3D printing and insect-based ingredients.
Archives for February 11, 2014
Overweight Middle East struggles with heart disease and diabetes
The Middle East is grappling with a rise in non-communicable diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, the roots of which are in a rise in obesity among its populace, a new study has found.
‘Happiest agriculture minister in the world’ announces bumper crop
India is expecting to post its highest ever level of foodgrain production this year, according to the country’s agriculture minister, who is hopeful that a bumper yield will cool down the fast-rising food prices that have been a feature of the last six...
$20m project to make PET dairy cups in Saudi
Octal Petrochemicals will manufacture polyethylene terephthalate (PET) cups and trays for the dairy and poultry industry in Saudi Arabia.
World Food Programme raises food aid targets for Syria
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is expanding its US$2bn Syrian programme, aiming to increase its reach within Syria and extend its food voucher programme for refugees.
Food producers reveal mixed full-year results
Regional food manufacturers have seen mixed results 2013, with Savola Group's earnings up 21% and Agthia up 28%, but dairy giant Almarai posting profits of just 4%.
China’s meat imports surge, live cattle trade slackens
China’s imports of live cattle appear to have dropped back in 2013, although there has been a surge in cattle for beef breeding and finishing. According to China Customs data, China imported 102,245 cattle (cows, bulls and weanlings) in 2013 – down...
Australians’ love of ice cream is cooling
Despite having a broader choice of flavours and healthier, reduced fat product options available, Australians are now less tempted by tubs of ice cream.
Indian court stays FSSAI action on product approvals
One of India’s highest courts delivered a split verdict on whether the country’s relatively new food regulator had the right to subject existing products to its approval process.