News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
A group of international scientists has sequenced the complete rice genome, something that could be used to improve the quality and size of crops. The discovery may also be developed to apply to wheat and barley.
A survey of European consumers about peanuts sourced from across the globe reveals a distinct preference for the quality and flavour of US-produced nuts.
Sensitivity to changing regional tastes, exotic flavour mixes, labelling and packaging will determine how successful processors are in attacking Western Europe's stagnant ice cream market.