Food allergies: catering to consumers
It has been estimated that around 20% of the UK are living with food allergies or intolerances. Reactions can range from a slight upset stomach to severe, life-threatening conditions, meaning...
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The rise of localism: meeting consumer needs through product positioning, production methods and formulation
Consumers are increasingly seeking products that have been sourced within their countries as a way to support local businesses and traditions. Using research from GlobalData, Eloise McLennan examines how the...
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A dynamic space: the savoury snack market
The savoury snacks sector represents space for growth as consumers' quest for efficacy and effectiveness continues and evolves, with shoppers being unwilling to compromise on the quality of their products....
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Flippy flop: is the future bleak for the artificially intelligent burger flipping robot?
Flippy - the automated burger flipping machine - has been put to one side after just one day of work. Elliot Gardner looks into whether or not Flippy's future looks...
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Wasting away: are supermarkets doing enough to tackle food waste?
Supermarkets are responsible for a large amount of the UK's food waste, but announcements from Tesco and the East of England Co-op have charities hopeful.
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September’s top stories: Fourth chocolate type unveiled, Bunge to acquire 70% stake in IOI Loders Croklaan
Barry Callebaut unveiled fourth chocolate type Ruby, Bunge agreed to acquire 70% ownership stake in IOI Loders Croklaan (Loders) for $946m. Foodprocessing-technology.com wraps-up key headlines from September 2017.
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August’s top stories: Food park in Dubai, Reckitt Benckiser’s food business to be sold for $4.2bn
The blueprint for Dubai Food Park (DFP) has been revealed, and Reckitt Benckiser Group (RB) has agreed to sell its food business unit to McCormick & Company (McCormick) for $4.2bn....
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Does mandatory slaughterhouse CCTV go far enough in protecting animals from abuse?
The UK government has announced that CCTV will be mandatory in all English slaughterhouses. Elliot Gardner speaks to Animal Aid to find out more about their CCTV campaign.
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Real-world foods inspired by science fiction and pop culture
Food technology has progressed substantially in recent years, and many products that were once considered science fiction have now become science fact. Elliot Gardner takes a look at the most...
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Behind the brands: ethical supply chains
An Oxfam campaign has uncovered unethical practices in some of the world’s biggest companies, but how can others avoid these pitfalls? Ceri Jones finds out more about ethical supply chains.
