by admin | Mar 9, 2021 | Blog
At the current CAGR of 5.2 percent, the global healthy snacking industry is expected to stand at US$ 32.88 billion by 2025. Over the last decade, snacking trends have evolved significantly with changing consumer lifestyles and preferences. Increasing urbanization...
by admin | Feb 24, 2021 | Blog
We live in a time of rapidly growing population, increased migration, and urbanization. According to FAO, animal products’ consumption is likely to rise by 70% by 2050, which will ultimately require increased animal raising and a substantial amount of animal feed...
by admin | Oct 5, 2020 | Blog
Simoné van Niekerk Consumer scientist, CFAM Technologies. Malnutrition and reduced brain function Malnutrition is a regular occurrence in children and adults in developing countries. It entails so much more than ‘hunger’. The long-term impact is a suppressed immune...
by admin | Aug 17, 2020 | Blog
More and more consumers are looking at meat analogues, or plant-based products that simulate the properties of traditional meat products in order to reduce their meat consumption. Vegetarian and vegan products are a growing trend due to health, animal welfare and...
by admin | Jul 19, 2020 | Blog
Food extrusion plays a vital part in food security since it allows companies in the food sector to create affordable, nutrient-dense products from locally produced agricultural ingredients. It uses food extruder technology like twin-screw extruders to combine food...
by admin | Jul 19, 2020 | Blog
The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated global concerns over food shortage, leaving the world in an unprecedented hunger crisis. The United Nations World Food Program’s (WFP) director warned in January 2020 that “the worst is yet to come”, as over 260 million people...