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The dairy industry is intrinsically complex and multi functional. Dairy production contributes to sustainable agricultural development and food security across the globe. As a distinctive aspect in comparison with other food products, milk processing has a long tradition in several regions. There is a large variety of typical regionally-branded che...

Nanotechnology is gaining the interest of the food and beverage (F&B) industry thanks to its promising solutions to the challenges of global food security, the prevalence of anemia, changing consumer demand, food safety during transportation, food spoilage, and sustainability. This creates an auspicious growth opportunity for technology developers ...

The rise in demand for high quality protein is driving up livestock production, which can lead to increased pressures in land and water use, possible resource scarcity and even increase in green house gas emissions. Red meat, being a popular choice of protein can potentially cause health issues on regular consumption. In addition, there is a growin...

Growing consumer demand for naturally derived additives and raw materials and concerns about health issues due to consumption of artificial sweeteners have led to the increasing research activities on sugar substitutes and alternatives. Currently, a major trend in the F&B industry is the “clean label” trend that is being actively pursued by ingredi...

The Internet of Things (IoT) and traceability for food and beverage (F&B) manufacturing market was valued at $4.08 billion in market revenue in 2017 and is expected to reach $8.43 billion by 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. Supply chain traceability is the information system that is required to track the history of a p...

Food safety has gained momentum in recent years mainly due to rising consumer awareness towards the type of food and beverage products consumed. Incidents of food recalls mainly due to contamination by microorganisms and other toxins/ chemicals that can cause foodborne illnesses have also raised the need for proper food safety measures from “farm t...

Calcium is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of organisms and of the cell. The mineral is available in different forms; however, carbonates and citrates are the primary forms used in dietary supplements. Gluconates, lactates, and phosphates are the other forms that have gained a level of inter...

Vitamin C, also referred to as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin found naturally in a number of fresh fruits and vegetables. Though primarily known for its nutritional and pharmaceutical health benefits, vitamin C also has strong antioxidant activities. Commercial vitamin C is manufactured through fermentation of glucose. Conventional manuf...

Magnesium is the second most essential mineral and functions as a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme reactions that regulate various biochemical functions, including muscle and nerve contractions, blood glucose and blood pressure control, and protein synthesis, among others. The mineral is not only essential for maintaining healthy bone and joint he...