Nitrates and nitrites give processed meats their characteristic pink colour and robust flavour. Although many consumers want to limit consumption of these preservatives because the substances can form potentially cancer-causing compounds, knowing how much is in food has been difficult to determine. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces have developed a colour-changing film that consumers can stick onto foods and easily analyse nitrite levels by snapping a … [Read more...] about Stickers and a smartphone for easy nitrite detection on foods
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Kirin Holdings’ long-term GHG reduction target was approved by the Science Based Targets*1 initiative based on science-based net-zero targets
TOKYO, Aug 05, 2022 - Kirin Holdings Company, Limited (Kirin Holdings) has been approved as the first world company in the food and beverage processing sector with science-based net-zero targets validated by SBTi *2 in July 2022. The Kirin Group’s long-term GHG reduction target, "realizing net-zero*3 GHG*4 emission from the entire value chain by 2050" set forth in the Kirin Group Environmental Vision 2050 was certified as a scientifically based goal consistent with the level of GHG emission … [Read more...] about Kirin Holdings’ long-term GHG reduction target was approved by the Science Based Targets*1 initiative based on science-based net-zero targets
Research: Rising Concerns Regarding Animal Welfare & Human Health to Present Opportunities for Air-based Food Manufacturers
According to Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, the global air-based foods market is expected to expand at an impressive CAGR of 11.7 percent to reach a market valuation of US$ 100 million by 2032. The market is surging due to remarkable food offerings that can be made independent of the land and sea by key market players. Rising veganism and the need for sustainable food production are pushing forward the alternative protein industry. However, the forecast … [Read more...] about Research: Rising Concerns Regarding Animal Welfare & Human Health to Present Opportunities for Air-based Food Manufacturers
