Wednesday, 15 April 2015

Glogbla Agri, Food & Health Updates - 16April'15 !

1. Explosive growth in the food and drink ingredients sector will boost its overall value to €59bn by 2018.

2. Futurology can play a key role in helping food and drink manufacturers make wise investments in new product development, according to futurologist Morgaine Gaye.

3. The European Commission will consider action on industrially produced trans fats in foods following a high-level debate.

4. Making small, consistent changes to the types of protein- and carbohydrate-rich foods we eat may have a big impact on long-term weight, say researchers behind a new large-scale diet study.

5. Investing in 3D printing could open new markets and generate huge cost savings for food manufacturers and retailers, but first companies must overcome potential regulatory and legal hurdles, many of which are not yet identified.

6. Organic industry continues to show remarkable growth domestically and globally, with 19,474 certified organic operations in the United States and a total of 27,814 certified organic operations around the world.

7. Over the past six years, USDA's international food aid programs benefited approximately 48.3 million individuals globally, with assistance valued at nearly $2.2 billion.

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