Innovation and technology will change the way we feed the world

24-Jan-2019 - For more than 150 years, Cargill has been on an unwavering mission to nourish the world. But as the global population grows and consumer values shift, food and agriculture systems must also evolve. “Innovation in all its forms—technology, digitalization and R&D—provides the means to address some ...

Am I bovvered? Half of UK under-25s can’t get motivated to follow healthy habits more often

60% of Brits support taxes on unhealthy food and drink.

04-Jan-2019 - It’s the time of year when the nation traditionally resolves to eat more healthily and do more exercise, but half of young Brits admit they simply can’t be bothered to lead a healthier lifestyle. According to new research from Mintel, 49% of under-25s say that it is a sheer lack of motivation ...

Study shows how to make insect food palatable to humans

27-Nov-2018 - Insects are considered the food of the future. Not only are they nutritious, they also produce significantly less CO2 than cows or pigs. But many people are disgusted by mealworms, grasshoppers or maggots. Prof. Dr. Fabian Christandl from the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, Department ...

Trend 2019: Meeting the demands of the "adventurous consumer"

20-Nov-2018 - Addressing increasingly adventurous consumers who are looking for new discoveries and experiences will be crucial for further developments in the food and beverage industry in 2019. The networked world has led to consumers of all ages knowing more about other cultures, which in turn has led to a ...

Feeding the world with ISO standards on World Food Day

16-Oct-2018 - Zero Hunger is one of the ambitious United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the theme of this year’s World Food Day. ISO International Standards are stepping up to the plate by demonstrating that they are valuable tools in achieving it. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization ...

Two-million euros in startup funding for producing food out of air

11-Oct-2018 - The Finnish company Solar Foods Oy produces an entirely new kind of nutrient-rich protein using only air and electricity as the main resources. The goal of the company is to start commercial production of the environmentally revolutionary protein in 2020. “We are starting test production in ...

Chemesis International Inc. enters the Cannabis Food Market

10-Oct-2018 - Chemesis International Inc. (the "Company" or "Chemesis"), is pleased to announce that it will enter the cannabis food market. Chemesis intends to use its existing facilities and licenses to optimize its entry into the expanding food market and provide services to companies that require ...

House Bans Slaughtering Dog And Cat For Food

17-Sep-2018 - The House of Representatives passed a legislation prohibiting the slaughter, transportation, or selling of dogs and cats for the purpose of human consumption in the United States. The Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2018 (H.R. 6720), amending the federal Animal Welfare Act, authorizes ...

Healthier nutrition could greatly reduce agricultural water consumption

12-Sep-2018 - The abandonment of meat could reduce water consumption for food production by about half in some cases. Even without a fundamental renunciation of meat, water consumption in Germany, Great Britain and France could fall by up to a third if all inhabitants were to switch to a healthier diet. This ...

Food for the city – from the city

Fraunhofer IAO publishes study on urban farming

04-Sep-2018 - Whereas the number of people living in cities worldwide is continually growing, the already scarce area used for growing food and resources has been steadily shrinking. This disparity, however, can be partly bridged by urban farming, the practice of growing food in cities and urban areas. ...