UK consumer watchdog slams “mushroom mania” over questionable functional fungi powders
06 May 2024 --- Lion’s Mane, Chaga and other “functional and wellness-boosting” mushrooms that promise a range of health benefits have come under scrutiny from consumer watchdog Which?, as “there isn’t enough evidence... Read More
E-tongue testing: Scientists unlock tech that surpasses humans to sense white wine spoilage
06 May 2024 --- US-based scientists have found a way to speed up wine spoilage detection by using an “electronic tongue” with strand-like sensory probes that are said to outperform human senses when detecting contaminated wine. These... Read More
Australian red meat industry hits 78% reduction in net GHG emissions since 2005, flags new research
06 May 2024 --- Amid the meat industry’s challenges in mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) report has indicated that the Australian red meat and livestock industry has reduced its net GHG... Read More
Heineken invests £39M to reopen and upgrade UK pubs
06 May 2024 --- Heineken UK is investing £39 million (US$49.06 million) in upgrading and reopening pubs in its Star Pubs’ estate this year. The company will use the cash injection to improve 612 pubs, creating around 1,075 new jobs and... Read More
Ingredient Focus : Bakery development
Innova Market Insights data indicates that there is a 1% average annual growth rate in bakery launches globally between 2019 and 2023. Sweet biscuits/cookies are the category with the most launches in 2023. One out of three bakery launches were in Europe. Meanwhile, various health claims in bakery... More
Analysis Feature Animal-free innovation
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TOP 5 SELECTED INGREDIENTS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF FOOD & BEVERAGE LAUNCHES VEGAN CLAIMS (GLOBAL, 2023)