The adult soft drinks market is gaining ground as products seek to satisfy a range of consumer needs and behaviours. Sophisticated sodas not only offer an increasingly attractive alternative for
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A new report on the Irish takeaway sector produced by DKM Economic Consultants, and commissioned by JUST EAT, Ireland’s leading takeaway app, has highlighted the huge and far-reaching economic contribution
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, has published the results of a comprehensive new survey on consumer health concerns, which reveals that today’s adults worry
Indena has announced a new registry study demonstrates that the addition of its bioavailable curcumin formulation, Meriva, to a regimen of standardised diet and exercise contributes to improve strength and physical
Glycerol-based process contaminants found in palm oil, but also in other vegetable oils, margarines and some processed foods, raise potential health concerns for average consumers of these foods in all
Scientists at Tufts University have invented a new silk-based alternative to clingfilm they claim can preserve food without refrigeration for more than a week. The biomedical engineers say the edible, biodegradable
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 24 April 2016, show a robust performance for the overall grocery market as sales increased
The new study Soyfrom University of Guelph researchers suggests that isoflavones and peptides may inhibit the growth of microbial pathogens that cause food-borne illnesses. Soybean derivatives are already a mainstay
Superfoods, they are frequently marketed as the answer to our health woes and now new research from Mintel highlights the popularity of these nutrient packed foods. Mintel GNPD (Global New
The 2015 winner of the Teagasc Gold Medal is Dr Padraig O’Kiely, who has dedicated a lifetime of work as a researcher at the Teagasc Animal and Grassland, Research and
New research from Mintel reveals sales of wet and dry baby food in the UK dropped by 14% between 2012 and 2015 as currently many of the nation’s parents choose
A recent clinical study has shown the positive effects that Portulaca oleracea extract, commonly known as purslane, has on blood sugar levels in adults with type-2 diabetes. The results of a
A new study by the researchers from the University of Cardiff suggests that combining marine fish oil, cocoa extract and phytosterols into a dietary supplement could offer new hope in
As part of an EU project, researchers from SINTEF Materials and Chemistry have developed four packaging prototypes made of polyactic acid (PLA) and bio-polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The NanoBarrier project aims
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 24 April 2016, show all the major supermarkets posting a decline in their rate of growth as
New market information from Bord Bia has suggested that significant export opportunities exist for Irish food producers operating in the gluten free market. At an event in Bord Bia’s Dublin
The Dairy Crest Innovation Centre at the Harper Adams University campus, Newport, Shropshire has been opened. The new facility was opened by The Princess Royal, the Chancellor of Harper Adams
A recent study led by professor Carolina O.C. Werle from France-based business school Grenoble Ecole de Management shows that plain food packaging may increase the level of snack consumption among men.
A new 3-year Innovation Partnership programme in food quality and safety has been launched at University College Dublin (UCD). The €1.7 million Enterprise Ireland and industry funded programme, Sequencing Alliance for
A new Bord Bia study has revealed that almost 9 in 10 (87%) Irish people have breakfast every day, with this rising slightly (to 89%) at the weekends. Paula Donoghue,
Polyphenol Ribetril™ A, found in selected varieties of Red and Black Currant (Ribes rubrum, Ribes nigrum) offers significant benefits for younger looking skin based on a large human clinical trial
New research from Mintel reveals that this year coffee shop sales are set to reach a record new high as the market tops £3 billion. Indeed, the UK coffee shop
The global dairy market outlook will remain weak throughout 2016, but with more upward pressure on prices as we head
It is full steam ahead for the UK’s thriving independent coffee shop sector with owners confident of continued growth. Three
Bio-on together with Tampere University of Technology Finland has developed tetrapak type containers made of a combination of paper and bioplastic, namely
The days of heading to the supermarket are over for some British consumers as they trade trolleys for home delivery.
Protein ice cream producer Wheyhey has recently conducted research into the general public’s attitude towards sugar, education and supermarkets –
New research from Mintel reveals UK consumers have cut down on consumption of all snacks over the past year. Mintel
Grand View Research new report forecasts a growth in the global market for the bio-polymer obtained from the shells of
Canadean’s latest long-term forecast to 2021 highlights the dwindling consumption of white milk in the West, and the potential for
Activ’Inside announces the publication of two new scientific studies, including one review, focusing on the beneficial effects of berry polyphenols
Scientists at the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen have, for the first time, created a 3-D image
Nestlé has extended its strategic innovation partnership with the Singapore Government’s Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR) to provide
Mordor Intelligence has announced the publication of its research report on the plant protein market: “Global Plant Protein Market- By
Despite the emphasis on the unhealthiness of chocolate confectionery, it seems consumers are turning to the treat as a result
Nestlé has opened a new Nescafé Coffee Centre for research and development in the city of Puer, Yunnan China. Working
A few years ago, consumers couldn’t spell “quinoa” – much less cook it, claims Corbion, noting that today, quinoa and
Whilst craft drinks have revolutionised the alcoholic drinks industry over the past decade, it seems that many British consumers are
New research from Mintel reveals that well over one third (37%) of British consumers don’t know how many calories they
Arjuna is investing more than 10% of its total turnover in a clinical research program to explore the health benefits
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland for the 12 weeks ending 28 February, show that the
DuPont Nutrition & Health has collected data from more than 14,000 consumers in 22 countries for an insight-driven research project
The latest figures from the Revenue Commissioners’ alcohol clearance data show a further decrease in alcohol consumption in Ireland last
Netherlands-based Van Hall Larenstein University and NIZO food research have commenced a large research project on the possibilities to increase
The final report of the Teagasc Technology Foresight 2035 Project was published at a recent international conference in the Aviva
International Dairy Scientists, Technologists, Food Formulators and Process Engineers are heading to Dublin, Ireland shortly for the IDF Parallel Symposia
Nestlé Health Science is investing SFr42.3 million (US$42.5 million) in Pronutria Biosciences, a US start-up that is developing amino-acid based products
A new report from beverage development consulting company MyDrink Beverages notes that functional sports drinks have been used by athletes
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed an environmentally-friendly food packaging material that is free from chemical
Two recent research studies in France and Spain demonstrate the superior antimicrobial properties of wood species such as pine and
Nestlé has assisted in and helped fund the development of the first iron deficiency test that does not require taking
‘Clean label’ continues to be the on-trend FMCG buzzword, according the latest survey by Canadean. The latest consumer research from
New research from Mintel finds that following consumer demand, the number of pizzas launched globally with a gluten-free claim soared
Environmental concern is driving major transformation in the global food and beverage sector, which faces enormous financial and operational risks
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