Colour is vital to food. It not only evokes an emotional response that may sometimes lead consumers to buy a product, but it has been shown to strongly influence flavour perception as well. Put simply, colour impacts how the mind tastes.Now, a range of companies are producing colour using fermentation. The method has a range
South Korea officially implemented a ‘use-by’ expiration dates system for packaged foods and beverages in January last year, a historic move that replaced the previous near-40-year-old system that mandated manufacturers to use ‘sell-by’ dates generally found to be within 60% to 70% of the timeframe that food is still considered safe for consumption.After a series
Production and partnership priorities: Aussie cultivated meat firm Magic Valley details 2024 plans as regulatory approval nearsAustralian cultivated meat firm Magic Valley has detailed its production and partnership objectives for 2024 as it seeks to get products in front of consumers in 2025.The company is currently in discussions with various established wholesale and food producers
These views were detailed in a new study that aimed to investigate how both the public and experts perceive the risks and benefits of cultured meat on individual and societal levels. In addition, it sought to compare the mental models of the public and experts, identifying similarities and differences in their perceptions.Researchers undertook four distinct
Read more on the need for food fraud monitoring, reactions to Fonterra’s sustainability strategy, new sugarless sweetener Zerup and much more in our 10 most-read APAC F&B stories for December 2023.Click through the gallery to see them all.
Premium affordability the talk of the townWhile the idea of a product being ‘premium’ seems at a juxtaposition with it being ‘affordability’, this ironic contrasting combination is precisely what food and beverage manufacturers need to strive towards in 2024 as it is what consumers are increasingly demanding.Premium affordability emerged as a major theme of discussion
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company
Photo illustration Cidrerie Milton is recalling Réserve Festive brand Strong Cider because of possible bursting bottles. There is also concern about non-harmful microbial contamination in the product. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), recalled products were distributed in Quebec, Canada. Recalled products: BrandProductSizeCodesUPCRéserve FestiveStrong Cider750 mlL241023L2510238 41125 07557 9 Consumers and retailers should
Pattison Food Group is recalling Urban Fare brand UF Chia Tropical Fruit Parfait and Yogurt Parfait from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination. These products were made using granola recalled by Quaker Canada on Jan. 11, 2024. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the products were distributed in Alberta and British Columbia
The European Union has launched a campaign in the United States to promote food and beverage products. The communication campaign highlights the safety, quality, and authenticity of European products. The EU is the third largest supplier of agricultural and agri-food products to the United States after Mexico and Canada. Product categories featured include cheeses, olive oil, fruits