The Sixth (or Seventh?) Taste
Ever since the acceptance of umami as the fifth taste in the 80s, there has been research and debate into the existence of the sixth taste. In fact, in recent years, scientists have proposed a [...]
Meatless Meat: Is Animal-Free Meat Possible?
Plant-based proteins are the hottest food trend in recent years, driven by a desire for more sustainable, cruelty-free foods. But some researchers are going further, using innovative technologies to develop meat without animals at all. [...]
The Supplant Company: Sweet Prospects for the Future
The quest for a healthier alternative to sugar has been a challenge for food and beverage innovators for decades, and sparked a wide range of solutions. The Supplant Company has found a way to turn [...]
Everyday Biotech: Food Preservation
The need to preserve food is as old as time, but today’s consumers want preservatives that are natural and sustainable. Innovative firms are harnessing ancient techniques with modern technology, and finding new ways forward. The [...]
How to Recruit Top Process Engineers
Process engineers are in high demand around the globe. How can companies recruit these talented, in-demand professionals? Process engineering used to be an engineering discipline that involved the design and control of chemical, physical, and/or [...]
Origins of a Legend: Maggi
From humble beginnings in Switzerland, Maggi has become a global staple, used in thousands of meals every minute of every day. The history of Maggi goes back to Frauenfeld, Switzerland, where Julius Maggi inherited his [...]
A Feast for the Senses: the Design of Candy
When we see candy, we know that it will have a sweet and pleasing taste. But candy is designed to appeal to all your senses, to connect with the child inside you that wants to [...]
