The report highlighted the latest trends, major achievements, and key milestones in the emirate’s food and restaurant sector over the past year The third annual Dubai Gastronomy Industry Report, issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, highlighted the city’s outstanding and growing status as a leading destination for[Read More…]
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Consumers seek more protein for health and taste in 2025
Cargill’s 2025 protein profile finds 61% of consumers report increasing their protein intake in 2024, up from 48% from 2019 People are eating more protein than ever before, with 61 per cent of Americans increasing their protein intake in 2024 versus just 48 per cent who did so in 2019.[Read More…]
Study predicts sharp decline in Australians’ diets by 2030
Aussies are falling short of key national health targets, according to scientists who have used an innovative technique to forecast future dietary trends Australia is projected to miss crucial health targets by 2030 unless urgent action is taken to address worsening dietary trends, according to new research from the CSIRO.[Read More…]
GNT advances CO2 reduction goals in latest sustainability report
GNT’s new sustainability report reveals there has been strong progress toward many of the 17 sustainability targets it is working to achieve by 2030 GNT has passed the halfway mark in its mission to reduce carbon intensity at its EXBERRY colour factories by 50 per cent over the current decade. Based on[Read More…]
Clinical study shows Kerry’s Sensoril Ashwagandha supports quality of life
This recently published study validates Sensoril’s unique ability to support symptom management and quality of life in women post menopause Sensoril Ashwagandha — a science-backed ingredient by Kerry Group — has been shown to support quality of life for women post-menopause, according to a new clinical study. With the potential for women to spend up to[Read More…]
South American and Asian cuisines lead UFS menu trends book
UFS accounts for over 20% of Unilever’s Foods business and the Future Menus initiative has contributed to turnover reaching nearly €3 billion The Unilever Food Solutions annual Future Menus initiative helps chefs take the latest food trends from concept to creation. This year it taps into South American and Asian[Read More…]
Adverse weather conditions causing coffee prices to reach highest levels
New FAO study notes a nearly 40 per cent price surge in 2024 due to supply-side disruptions, primarily from unfavourable weather World coffee prices reached a multi-year high in 2024 – increasing 38.8 per cent on the previous year’s average – mostly driven by inclement weather affecting key producing countries,[Read More…]
UFS Future Menus highlights global rise of gourmet street cuisine
The rise of Asian flavours in an evolving global foodservice market The Street Food Couture trend, highlighted by Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) in their Future Menus 2025 report, illustrates the evolving culinary landscape where traditional street foods are being transformed into gourmet offerings. This shift is influenced by cultural exploration,[Read More…]
Study says women play vital role in fisheries
Despite their crucial contributions, women face numerous challenges, such as limited access to preservation technologies, credit, and decision-making Women form nearly half of the workforce in fisheries and aquaculture, with their involvement reaching up to 90 per cent in post-harvest activities like processing and trading in developing countries. Despite their[Read More…]
72% consumers consider organic ingredients important in personal care
NSF commissioned TGM Research to survey 1,000 Canadians in 2024 NSF, a leading global public health and safety organisation, has released new consumer data demonstrating health and sustainability in personal care purchasing habits. “NSF’s survey results indicate that today’s consumers are seeking clean beauty products made with organic, toxin-free ingredients,”[Read More…]
