Irish food industry to double exports to the Middle East

Amira Nature Foods appoints board member

Provisur names new VP for EMEA

Bioavailability of baobab nutrients exceeds all other superfoods

MonoSol, a P&G Company ‘External Business Partner of the Year’

Trans fats may lose GRAS status

Cargill-CARE partnership supports Ghana’s cocoa sector

Countdown to DDTE 2013

PREPARATIONS are in full swing for the sixth edition of the Dubai Drink Technology Expo (DDTE), according to INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions Organisation Est., a leading organiser of trade shows and conferences in the UAE and abroad. DDTE takes place from 16-18 December at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

SIAL Middle East builds regional food dynamism

SIAL Middle East is one of the largest food-related retail industry exhibitions in Abu Dhabi.

Improving nutrition through partnership

A WORLD without malnutrition is the underlying vision for the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). In 2002, this organisation was set up to create a platform by which the public and the private sectors can work together to address nutrition issues globally. Since then, they have worked in more than 30 countries, benefiting approximately 789 million people in Asia and Africa. The organisation hopes to increase its reach to 1 billion people by 2015.

Instant noodle remedy

WHEN you consider the origins of instant noodles – developed in the 1950s, to feed the Japanese devastated by war – this food evokes images of adversity. Whilst its historic significance may have been lost amongst those who enjoy it today, this food has remained popular through the years for many reasons. They are warm and filling, cheap, easy to cook, and shelf stable. Production-wise, the ingredients are widely available and acceptable to most consumers anywhere.

Snack makers prioritise efficiencies

BMI Research predicts a conservative volume outlook for sweet and savoury snacks in South Africa this year toward 2014. This is due to market fragmentation and manufacturing pressures resulting from increased input costs along the entire value chain. In response, manufacturers are working to improve their efficiencies, and offer products that meet the needs of different consumers: smaller, more affordable pack sizes for the lower end of the market, and value-added premium indulgent and healthier