US biotech innovator unveils the world’s first hen-free egg
Using yeast and animal protein DNA it's now possible to grow hen-free eggs in a lab. But what does an omelette made with them taste like?
Archives for December 12, 2023
‘Greedflation’ muddies the food industry’s financial landscape
Latest figures show that although inflation in Europe’s euro-using countries has slowed, real food inflation remains higher and seemingly undeterred, raising questions about whether unfair profiteering and competition are to blame.
French potato crisp producer slashes water usage with second ‘green’ factory
The €100m investment in a second facility at its Brittany site will enable Altho Brets to reduce its water consumption by almost a litre of water per kilogramme of potato chips.
The pie makers singled out for making the world’s best Scotch Pies
Scottish Bakers has revealed the shortlist for the 2024 World Championship Scotch Pie Awards.
What are consumer attitudes to fortification? Consumers often care about taste over health, study reveals
Fortification has the potential to provide abundant health benefits, endowing products with a higher level of important nutrients than they otherwise would have possessed. However, taste and texture can be affected by it, which can in turn affect...
Probiotic-infused cream cakes adds dollop of health to Fonterra’s bottom line
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has reported a strong start to the year, driven by the success of new products for various markets, such as a cake containing probiotics for China and a protein-packed adult milk powder that targets muscle loss in Japan.