US state bans octopus farming as European innovator launches vegan alternative
19 Mar 2024 --- The US state of Washington has outlawed octopus farming, making it the first law of its kind in the world. Meanwhile, Austrian start-up Revo Foods has unveiled the world’s first plant-based alternative to octopus tentacles,... Read More
Academic experts criticize FAO climate roadmap for lack of focus on plant-based and alternative proteins
19 Mar 2024 --- Experts have slammed the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for dismissing alternative proteins and meat reduction tactics in its roadmap on climate change. Omitting meat-eating reduction plans is an oversight, according to... Read More
NPEW 2024: Luker Chocolate talks sustainable cocoa sourcing, farmer support and protein trends
19 Mar 2024 --- At the recently concluded Natural Products Expo West in California, US, Food Ingredients First spoke to Rachel Fish, business development manager at Luker Chocolate, about the company’s efforts at making cocoa sustainable by... Read More
USDA-approved 50/50 beef and vegetable burger “closest to meat in terms of consumer satisfaction”
19 Mar 2024 --- At the Natural Products Expo West 2024 trade show, which was held last week in California, US, Food Ingredients First was on hand to speak to F&B innovators live from the event. One of the stand-out highlights is the BOTH... Read More
Ingredient Focus : Confectionery
Innova Market Insights data indicates that the global confectionery launches had a 2% growth from 2019 to 2023. Chocolate blocks were the sub-category with the most launches in 2023. The plant-based claim remains the fastest-growing positioning in confectionery. Meanwhile, ethical claims are... More
Analysis Feature Hydrocolloids innovation
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TOP 5 SELECTED INGREDIENTS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF FOOD & BEVERAGE LAUNCHES TRACKED WITH STABILIZER INGREDIENTS (GLOBAL, 2023)