Food Industry News

Ferulic acid (FA), a predominant phenolic acid in whole grains, has been shown to play a critical role in the polymerization of gluten proteins, which are the key determinants of dough viscoelastic properties and end-product quality.

Rapeseed protein isolates (RSPIs) are renowned for their balanced amino acid profile and nutritional value comparable to casein.

The global coffee market is facing a significant challenge as Vietnam, the world's second-largest coffee producer and the top producer of robusta beans, has reported a 20% decline in coffee production for the 2023-2024 season.

According to reports, the supplement, which contained red yeast rice as an ingredient, had led to the deaths of 5 individuals and the hospitalization of over 280 others.

On April 17, 2024, the Canadian Health Department and Food Inspection Agency announced the approval of genetically modified (GM) corn MON94804 for use in food, feed, and cultivation.

In a concerning development reported by the European Union's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), French authorities have issued a recall of exported cheese products due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes.

A report by the Pew Research Center indicates that the global Muslim population is projected to reach 2.2 billion by 2030, driving an ever-increasing demand for Halal products.

In the first four months of 2024, Belarus' agricultural sector has shown remarkable progress, with a year-over-year increase of 6.9% in production value.

In a remarkable display of resilience and growth, the South African wine industry has reached a significant milestone in 2024.

In a recent report by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) of Cameroon, the country's exports of cocoa beans and its derivatives reached 512 billion Central African CFA francs (approximately $850 million) in 2023.

In a move aimed at boosting domestic production of premium cocoa beans, the Cameroon government has announced a groundbreaking initiative.

In a concerning development, the European Union's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has reported that multiple batches of peanuts exported from the United States have been found to contain excessive levels of aflatoxins.

In a recent development reported by the Bangkok Post on May 22nd, 2024, China's durian prices have declined this month due to fierce export competition from Vietnam and consumer focus on budgets.

The Philippines' agricultural sector has faced a devastating blow due to the El Niño phenomenon, with the country's Department of Agriculture reporting that the losses have now reached an astounding 9.5 billion Philippine pesos.

In the past five months, the Norwegian salmon industry faced an unusual challenge due to an abundance of low-quality fish.

In a concerning development, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has issued a recall for a batch of roasted walnuts imported from China.

In a concerning development, the European Union's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) reported on May 24th, 2024 that Belgium had notified the system of non-compliant oysters exported from the Netherlands.

In a concerning development for the global wheat market, European wheat production prospects have taken a turn for the worse, driving prices to continue their upward trajectory.

On Friday, the July soybean futures contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) settled at $12.48 per bushel, up 1.6% from a week earlier. The average price for US Gulf soybean cargoes loading in June rose 1.6% to $12.915 per bushel.

In the week ending May 24, 2024, global wheat prices saw a significant surge, with Chicago wheat futures reaching a 10-month high.