Sweet solutions to a weighty problem
Soaring global obesity levels are leading governments around the world to consider – and sometimes adopt – measures...
Problems posed by plastic
Emotive and high on the corporate agenda, plastic reduction is a complex issue. Plastics play a critical role...
Navigating the maze of nutrition and health claims
With the production of nutritious and healthy products a key priority for food and beverage manufacturers, the use of...
Horizon scanning: a tool to anticipate regulatory change
Anticipating regulatory change is a critical capability for multinational food and beverage brands in the today’s...
Going global: one formulation for many markets
Food and beverage brands wanting to establish or extend their global presence have to contend with an intricate web of...
Dietary fibre: the forgotten hero with so much potential
Dietary fibre is a term that is used for plant-based carbohydrates that, unlike other carbohydrates such as sugars and...
Cooking instructions – not as simple as you may think
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standard states that where cooking instructions are provided to ensure...
What to consider when acquiring or investing in a food business or product
When buying or investing in a food business, brand or ingredient, there is the need for due diligence, market insight...
Gaining pre-market approvals for new ingredients and food additives, enzymes and flavourings
In order to contribute to consumers’ health and to allow for the free movement of safe food into their internal...
Reformulating to reduce salt, fat and sugar: how blueprinting can help
In this white paper, Adelheid Völkl, discusses the scientific approach of “blueprinting” in food & beverage...
