Evaluating the Yuka ‘phenomenon’: How effective is the scanning …
WEBAug 20, 2019 · The study revealed that Yuka was particularly effective when advising against particular products due to the presence of potentially harmful additives. When Yuka advises against a product due to high levels of fat, salt or sugar, however, the app appeared to have influence. In this instance, some consumers still decided to purchase the product ...
The rising price of olive oil: What’s causing it and how long will it …
WEBApr 30, 2024 · The price of olive oil has seen an extraordinary increase in recent years, with figures from market analyst firm Mintec Global showing a record high of €9.20 per kilogram, reached in January 2024. But why are we seeing this sharp increase and is this trend sustainable when many consumers are already stretched by the cost-of-living crisis.
No safety concern for emulsifier E 471 but EU should tighten up ...
WEBNov 13, 2017 · The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is recommending the Commission changes the specifications for the emulsifier mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids (E 471). , EFSA scientists said there is no safety concern when E 471 is used in foods at the reported uses, and there is no need to set a numerical acceptable daily intake (ADI).
Peanut shortage: What caused it and is it set to last? - Bakery and …
WEBApr 25, 2024 · The first and perhaps most influential reason for the shortage of peanuts is changing weather patterns and extreme weather events. “Most of the peanuts supplied to the EU come from Argentina,” Aidan Wright, senior commodity analyst & methodology lead at market analyst firm Mintec Limited told FoodNavigator. However, Argentina was …
M&A activity reveals dominance of sports nutrition
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Sports nutrition being another, with a CAGR of 9.0% since 2019 and a projected value of 33 billion GBP by 2028. And this success has led to a flurry of activity within the mergers and acquisitions market. In fact, M&A activity in the EMEA sports nutrition sector has been particularly active, with eight notable deals so far in 2024, as a ...
Carob: A ‘super-nutritious, highly sustainable hidden gem’?
WEBSep 6, 2021 · Describing carob as a 'hidden gem', Israeli start-up CarobWay agrees with this bullish outlook, not least because the company says carob is a ‘highly sustainable’ crop. Carob is a resilient species that performs well in arid climates. The carob tree, , is mainly grown around the Mediterranean as well as parts of Africa, Asia and the Middle ...
How fermentation biotech is creating ‘Agricultural 2.0’
WEBMar 25, 2021 · News and analysis on food and beverage development and technology. A rainbow of opportunity: How fermentation biotech is creating ‘Agricultural 2.0’. Fermentation is reinventing how food ingredients are produced / Pic: GettyImages-StephM2506. Biotechnology applications garner increasing attention in 2021, with fermentation …
The price of butter keeps creeping up, why? - foodnavigator.com
WEBApr 22, 2024 · The rise in the price of butter in recent years has been the result of a number of factors affecting the dairy industry, the first of these being political. "Peaks and troughs in commodity markets like dairy and in a category like butter, are not unusual but volatility has certainly defined itself as a major feature of the past four or five ...
Plant-based diet linked to good gut health - foodnavigator.com
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Furthermore, there’s a growing belief that adoption of a plant-based diet could help to promote good mental health, through the connection between the gut and the brain, often referred to as the gut-brain axis. "The diverse range of foods in a plant-based diet promotes a balanced gut microbiome. This balance encourages the production of ...
Is the organic label still important to consumers? - Top Ready Meals
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Moreover, Reewild has found that organic is withstanding the pressures, placed on consumers, as a result of the cost-of-living crisis. Though these positive findings do also come with the consumer demand for value for money and, if prices are too high, then sacrifices will be made. "The affordable sustainability dilemma has been present for ...