News and Trends

• The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) awards an $835.888 grant to Washington State University (WSU) to develop a faster, cheaper and more accurate alpha-amylase test. Seeking a solution...

• An AI-based algorithm digitizes sweet taste for food and beverage manufacturers. Israeli startup MAMAY Technologies, founded by entrepreneur Yuval Klein, has developed an AI-based algorithm capable of objectively defining "sweetness"...

• Food allergies are on the rise globally and the cost of living crisis is putting significant pressure on those suffering from life-threatening allergies. The international economic situation has brought to the attention of analysts the category...

• The Bimbo Group partners with a Dutch bakery startup to launch the world's first range of gluten-free and carb-free bakery products. The world's largest bakery company, the group...

• Elements of escapism, tradition and temptation are the aspects that are taken into account in flavor innovation. • Consumers are looking for adventurous tastes from regions with culinary tradition or a balanced combination of sweet notes and...

• In the context in which the European Union is discussing the revision of the rules on Genetically Modified Organisms, young consumers in the region declare themselves in favor of genetically modified crops. While the European Commission proposes to allow the use of new techniques...

• Martellato's line of catering products, Elegant Catering Solution, is designed to support professionals in creating unforgettable events. When preparing a party, whether we are talking about a wedding, a...

• In the program dedicated to science "Noos - l'avventura della conoscenza" on Italian television RaiUno, the "anti-hunger" biscuit developed by specialists from the Catholic University of Piacenza was presented. Among the many topics covered in the broadcast science show...

• The Government of Romania adopted an Emergency Ordinance in order to approve the INVESTALIM national program for the development and modernization of the food industry, with the objective of financial support for investments in the targeted sectors of activity in order to stimulate domestic production...

• In the era of sustainability and rising ingredient and energy prices, reducing waste by extending food shelf life is more important than ever. But what implications does this have for so-called "clean labels"? Keeping the balance…

• A study conducted by the Department of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst compared the nutritional properties of milk-based and plant-based yogurts sold in the US. The study is considered to be...

• Developed to reduce sales of single-use containers, the edible and tasty coffee cup revolutionizes the concept of sustainability. How can you make an edible cup that adds more character to your coffee experience and eliminates the need to...

• The world's most expensive ice cream, holder of the Guinness World Records title, Byakuya is certainly an unusual and precious creation. Japanese ice cream brand Cellato has set out to capture the coveted Guinness World Records title by creating…

• The recent trend leads consumers to turn to plant-based alternatives. Recent studies show that sustainability and health concerns have changed consumer behavior, with them increasingly choosing alternatives...