More than four in ten consumers have increased their purchases of functional foods, beverages, and supplements since the start of the pandemic, a major global survey has found. Kerry, the makers of clinically proven immune health ingredient Wellmune®, surveyed 13,000 people across 16 countries to provide manufacturers with insights into the impact of COVID-19 on
A single-source solution provider, Neptune™ unveils 35 additional models as part of the Phase II release of its NSP Series Solenoid Metering Pumps and NXP Series Stepper Motor-Driven Metering pumps. The new additions include more models with the acrylic degassing head (ACRYL) option, along with the standard polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), and polyvinylidene fluoride
The consumer appetite for exciting, nutritious, full-flavored snacks puts the spotlight on better-for-you plant-based options. After extensive research and lab tests, Salt of the Earth introduces its all-natural solution for making lentils bites tastier, using less sodium. Salt of the Earth conducted virtual research of social media, culinary blogs, and retailers that indicates flexitarian and
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of baked snack production systems, has announced the promotion of Steve Moya to Manager, RBS Science & Innovation Center. In his new role, Steve will oversee the Science & Innovation Center facility and management of staff, all customer on‐site and virtualproduct trials, as well as
As new Industry 4.0 technologies take hold, such as Augmented Reality, AI and the Internet of Things, it becomes vital to provide access to these innovations in order to help the customer stay ahead of the competition. If this is important for packaging in general, it is crucial for aseptic carton packaging, where the sensitive nature
AAK AB (publ.) has signed a EUR 400 million sustainability-linked revolving credit facility, renewing an undrawn EUR 400 million credit facility, signed in 2014 and amended in 2018. The renewed facility will be closely linked to a number of AAK’s sustainability targets, among them the company’s commitment to a 100 percent deforestation- and conversion-free palm
The winner of the fourth hobby brewing competition by Maisel & Friends and BrauBeviale is Fernando Coppi. His “Tropical Coast” prevailed over 160 other West Coast IPAs in the jury tasting. Since 2018, BrauBeviale has been organizing the hobby brewing competition together with Maisel & Friends. Since it was founded, it has grown enormously in importance and popularity.
On 17 June, the fourth edition of BIOFRUIT CONGRESS will be kicking off through zoom. After the success of the previous international editions, which welcomed more than 400 attendees each, Eurofresh Distribution Magazine and Fruit Attraction are launching this new event, which this time will include a second in-person session on 5 October during Fruit
A new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study reveals the positive effects of affron® saffron extract on menopausal symptoms in women during perimenopause. The saffron extract, administered for 12 weeks at 28 mg at day, was associated with greater improvements in psychological symptoms. Perimenopause, a period of hormonal turmoil that hits women usually in their 40’s, often
DNA comprising technology, flexibility and precisionMicroline case packers and palletisers boast the same technology level and build quality as primary packaging solutions, but are designed to work with a vast range of products. So not only solutions for the tissue sector, but also the cosmetic and food industry, designed to be cutting edge, but at
The Ministry of Economy (MoE) announced that the country’s Intellectual Property (IP) sector has achieved a significant growth in the number of works during the past year 2020, as it witnessed a growth of 70 per cent compared to that of 2019. This is the latest in a series of achievements accomplished by the UAE
The 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo on June 22-25 in Indianapolis is where the confectionery and snack industries will find more than two years’ worth of products on the show floor, and the excitement for the show continues to grow. Today, the Sweets & Snacks Expo released the top trends for the 2021 confectionery and
Last month, the Almond Board of California’s (ABC) global food professional and health professional teams hosted the first-ever Virtual Orchard Tour. Food and beverage professionals, sustainability professionals, registered dietitians and nutritionists, and trade media from the U.S., Europe and Mexico attended this two-day experience, which featured on-site, in-orchard grower interviews as well as Q&As highlighting California almond
Good news for those seeking environmentally conscious dietary habits by reducing consumption of animal protein but cannot shake the craving for real milk in a hot cup of coffee or resist indulging in a rich cheesecake. The Israeli start-upImagindairy, Ltd., is milking new technology to leave the cow out of the dairy equation. The company
State-of-the-art center for development, application, and sensory laboratories Location in the Iconic Gold Tower in DMCC, JLT to serve the Middle East & Pakistan and support Africa In line with the four pillars of Sustainability towards carbon neutral status Symrise AG has opened its state-of-the-art development, application, and sensory laboratories in Dubai. The company has
