Pulses are basic foods which are necessary in any diet. Such is the case that the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recommends eating them 2-3 times a week. They are a rich source of essential nutrients, such as proteins. They also...
Foods can be classified in many ways considering different parameters. Ranges is one way. Organising foods into ranges is an unofficial means of international food classification which divides foods into six ranges: I, II, III, IV, V and VI. To do so, different factors are...
Professional trade shows are essential events on any company’s annual calendar, regardless of the industry. The food sector is no exception. Agrifood trade shows, held every year in countries all over the world (these are particularly noteworthy), provide an excellent opportunity to network, discover emerging...
In the rapidly evolving world of food marketing, ensuring an efficient supply chain at competitive prices is paramount for the success of any major supermarket, retail chain, establishment or purchasing centre. When it comes to selecting food suppliers, the negotiation of competitive prices is not...
Creating technical data sheets for food products is an essential process in the food industry. Technical data sheets are documents detailing all the information about a food: from the ingredients to legal issues. Besides being an absolute requirement in order to market any type of...
After a year of uncertainty due to inflation, drought, legislative changes and rising energy, raw material and ancillary material costs, the food industry heads into 2024 with various challenges ahead. Over the next 12 months, food manufacturers are to face a number of obstacles which...
The nutrition information of a foodstuff is determined through laboratory tests and calculations based on the composition of ingredients. The nutrition values are essential in the food industry as they guide consumers to make informed dietary and health choices. The technological advances in recent years have...
This is no speculation. Large supermarkets are gaining market share over small retailers at an accelerating rate. The big fish eats the small fish. But it has not always been the case. During the COVID-19 pandemic, small supermarkets reversed this trend because of their proximity...