Globally, 343 million people are acutely food insecure, a 10 per cent increase from 2023 Domestic food price inflation remains high in many low- and middle-income countries. Currently, 68.8 per cent of low-income countries experience inflation above 5 per cent, with rates also elevated in lower-middle-income (46.7 per cent), upper-middle-income[Read More…]
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Food delivery logistics market booms
This market is rapidly expanding due to increased consumer demand for convenience, the rise of e-commerce platforms, and advancements in cold chain logistics The Global Market for Food Delivery Logistics was valued at $38530 Million in 2023 and is projected to reach $104520 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR[Read More…]
Beyond Meat releases 2023 ESG report and LCA study
Beyond Meat’s 2023 ESG Report covers topics such as health and nutrition, human capital, governance and climate management With a mission to positively impact human health, climate change, constraints on natural resources and animal welfare, Beyond Meat, a leader in plant-based meat, released its 2023 ESG Report and announced its Beyond Steak life[Read More…]
Australian wine sector sees signs of adjustment, but red stocks remain high
Australian Wine Production, Sales and Inventory Report 2023-24 Total sales of Australian wine exceeded production for the second year in a row, following successive small vintages, according to the Australian Wine Production, Sales and Inventory Report 2024 released by Wine Australia. Wine production was just over 1 billion litres (116[Read More…]
EU Fish Market report 2024 reveals trends and insights
EU consumers have eaten more fresh seafood products at home, mostly due to the impact of COVID-19 on the restaurant and hotel sector The Commission has released the EU Fish Market Report 2024, focusing on the fishery and aquaculture market’s performance in 2022-2023. According to the report, 2023 saw a decrease[Read More…]
West and Central Africa faces deepening food crisis
This number is set to rise to 52.7 million by mid-2025, including 3.4 million people facing emergency levels of hunger Over 40 million people across West and Central Africa struggle to feed themselves during the 2024 post-harvest season. This number is set to rise to 52.7 million by mid-2025, including[Read More…]
Taking high-dose vitamin D supplements for five years not affect with type 2 diabetes
In population studies, low levels of vitamin D in the body have been associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes Using significantly higher doses of vitamin D than recommended for five years did not affect the incidence of type 2 diabetes in elderly men and women, according to[Read More…]
Use of AI should be declared on food and beverage labels, say consumers
In a survey commissioned by Ingredient Communications and conducted by SurveyGoo Most consumers believe that food and beverage manufacturers should declare if a product has been made with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI), new research shows. In a survey commissioned by Ingredient Communications and conducted by SurveyGoo, 83 per[Read More…]
FAO report offers guidance and data on integrating nutrition goals into food trade policies
The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2024 looks at global trade flows of nutrients and possible obesity drivers A new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) shows that international trade in food and agricultural products has thrived in recent decades and significantly contributes to[Read More…]
Consumer research reveals widespread demand for new naturally derived sugar alternatives
7 in 10 consumers that use non-caloric, naturally derived sweeteners report that they would be interested in new options, according to research commissioned by MycoTechnology Most American consumers are now aiming to reduce their sugar intake and continue to look for new, better-tasting, non-caloric alternatives. Recent consumer research commissioned by food and[Read More…]
