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The ultimate goal of new food packaging technologies, in addition to maintaining the quality and safety of food for the consumer, is to consider environmental concerns and reduce its impacts. In this regard, one of the solutions is to use eco-friendly biopolymers instead of conventional petroleum-based polymers. However, the challenges of using biopolymers in the food packaging industry should be carefully evaluated, and techniques to eliminate or minimize their disadvantages should be investigated.

The European Commission has authorized Locusta migratoria (migratory locust) as a novel food to be placed on the market. This is the second authorization of an insect as a novel food — the first being dried yellow mealworms, which was adopted in July.

They say food can bring people together; yet nothing divides a dinner table like the Hawaiian pizza. The origins of using pineapple as a pizza topping began in 1962 in Canada when Sam Panopolous, a Greek chef started experimenting with new toppings due to a lack options at the time.

The Japanese hot drinks market is set to experience a period of real growth, driven by the hot coffee market which continues to thrive in the country.

Scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have started a new biotechnology company to apply one of nature’s courier systems to deliver a potentially life-saving medication.

There are many variations of supplements on the market today. There is a growing number of consumers opting for CBD products. Read more about the details around their benefits.

The pet food market has not just weathered COVID-19, it has thrived. In fact, the effects of the pandemic and a corresponding surge in pet care spending fast-forwarded pet food industry investment, product development, marketing, and retailing, accelerating existing trends likely to invigorate the business for years to come. Read more about the findings.

The petfood industry has come a long way in recent year, and new options are being introduced each year. Meat powder is the backbone of many dry dog and cat foods. It can be listed as ‘meat meal’, or with an animal source like chicken, labeled as “chicken meat”. Meat powder is deactivated through heat treatment so dogs won’t get sick eating them by accident and won’t get digestive problems later on down the line.

Given the rise in plant-based cooking, cheese might seem like a food with lower demand. However, this is not the case. Curd consumption has risen 19% in the past decade. Last year was great for the dairy, as sales increased $7 billion from a year earlier to $61 billion, according to Madison, Wis.-based International Dairy Deli Bakery Association.

From a great roast to pigs in blankets, the food is one of the best things about Christmas - and now your dog doesn’t have to miss out on the festive feast. The latest are pet food company Bella & Duke, who have introduced a Christmas range designed specially for dogs - including a meal that they can have alongside Christmas dinner.