Summer cider series: Q&A with Kopparberg marketing expert Rob Calder
In a highly competitive market, British cider producers are bringing in the big guns to win over consumers for summer 2012. In this first part of the summer cider series,...
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European soft drinks: market outlook with Canadean consultant Kate Wratten
Triggered by the recent eurozone crisis, the European soft drinks market has so far seen flat growth in 2012. Carbonates and fruit juices only just stayed afloat, but other categories,...
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Inside Food Magazine: Issue 1
From lab-grown meat to new twists on the potato, and from ice cream innovations to premium coffee, our new magazine launches with a look at the latest ingredient and consumer...
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New Alliance: investing in African agriculture
The New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition aims to lift 50 million people out of hunger during the next ten years. Julian Turner talks to Tjada McKenna of USAID...
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Genomic-assisted crop breeding – unlocking and unleashing the pigeonpea
After years of analysis, a global research partnership has finally managed to crack the code of the pigeonpea genome. Elly Earls speaks to International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid...
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Feed the world: improving food emergency readiness
For both food crises and emergency readiness, foods which pack a big nutritional punch in a small package are essential. Food Processing Technology checks out innovative and potentially life-saving food...
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Food safety and the fungicide threat: pulp fiction or fact?
The discovery of the fungicide carbendazim in imported citrus products has reignited the debate over pesticide safety. Julian Turner gets the juice on the controversy and asks if the proven...
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Flavour trends for 2012 – unusual, spicy and indulgent
Flavour trends for 2012 could show a demand for unusual, spicy and indulgent combinations and ingredients. From seaweed for breakfast to high-end yoghurts and Korean sesame, Frances Cook reports on...
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Lab-grown meat promises burgers without the bovine
New research could see meat grown in the laboratory being made into an edible burger within the year. Berenice Baker explores implications of farm-free flesh for food sustainability, animal welfare...
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UK Budget 2012: the food industry reacts
George Osborne's budget drew positive reactions from the food industry as less regulation and more competitive taxes boost SMEs. Elisabeth Fischer rounds-up the implications for the food industry.
