There may be deficiencies in hygiene procedures during the production and storage of cheese in Brazil, with a new study finding viral and bacterial contamination of fresh and ripened semi-hard cheeses.
Researchers have developed biodegradable active food packaging and suggest native Mexican plant extracts, traditionally used medicinally, could be incorporated as alternative antimicrobial agents.
The combination of corn tortilla and common beans known as taco may boost the production of beneficial short chain fatty acids in the gut, according to a new study.
Scientists from Italy, Brazil, and Spain have identified ursolic acid as the bioactive in guayusa and maté that may offer anti-diabetes and anti-metabolic syndrome benefits of the botanicals.
Mexico-based Margrey Industrial has developed a non-GMO, anti-fungal wax blend that can be applied to fresh fruit and vegetables to extend shelf-life and reduce post-harvest decay.
From Kellogg's new joyböl smoothie bowls for "deskfast" to Novozyme's strong performance over nine months and what you should know about China's cross-border e-commerce sector, a lot has happened over the past seven days. Here’s...
The potential health benefits of consuming yerba maté may be linked to its ability to boost the formation of new mitochondria – the powerhouses of our cells – and increase energy expenditure, for lab mice at least.
Using commercial salt replacers such as Salona (ICL Brazil) may help reduce the sodium content in Prato cheese by 35% without affecting the sensory aspects of the product, says a new study from Brazil.
Soft fresh cheese from concentrated milk may be a “great protective matrices” for Bifidobacterium BB-12, according to a new study that found the bacteria survived passage through a model gut system.
The old strategies of reaping reliable returns by relying on consumer loyalty, incremental investments in established brands, and large-scale distribution and manufacturing are no longer advantageous – making this one of the most challenging times for...
A Southeastern Brazilian breakfast – composed of coffee/tea, milk, cheese, bread, and cold cut meats – is associated with lower weight gain, says a new study.
Fermenting quinoa using a fungus produces a potentially healthy and valuable food product with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, according to a new study.
Childhood obesity is on the rise and there is a real need out there for everyone to participate in fighting it, including food and beverage majors, says the president of the Mondelēz International Foundation.
Supplementing the diet with chia oil may reduce fat accumulation and increased lean mass, and offer anti-obesity effects, according to a new study with mice.
