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May in review: Avian flu fears escalate, olive oil prices surge and alt-cocoa innovation ramps up

31 May 2024 --- In May, Kerry spoke to us about its solutions to alleviate price and supply challenges as the cocoa crisis rages on. The olive oil supply chain also felt the pinch as prices soared. And, vanilla exporters in Uganda called for the diversification of vanilla sourcing to avoid over-reliance on Madagascar. There were several regulatory-related stories as food formulators got ahead of...

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Natural preservation: Minimally processed and clean label ingredients extend shelf life and food safety

29 May 2024 --- Health-conscious consumers prefer minimally processed foods with recognizable ingredients and in the realm of health and natural food preservation, there is a notable shift toward clean label solutions. Under the umbrella of natural preservatives, transparency is crucial in protecting consumer health, as well as maintaining the reputation of food brands.

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Key Interview

Alitheon tackles mislabeling and food fraud with patented AI technology

28 May 2024 --- According to figures from the US Food and Drug Administration, food fraud affects at least 1% of the global food industry and can cost as much as US$40 billion a year. Fraudsters easily and often target traditional packaging identifiers such as expiration dates and batch numbers. Ultimately, this kind of package fraud can undermine trust in product quality and jeopardize consumer...

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Technical Paper

Unlocking the Flavourful World of Chilli: Expert Insights and Innovative Solutions by Lionel Hitchen

Explore the world of chillies with Lionel Hitchen's expert insights. From understanding heat profiles to extracting full flavour potential, discover how we craft authentic, stable products. With tailored solutions and decades of expertise, unleash the perfect balance of spice and taste for your culinary creations.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Lionel Hitchen.

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How to score plant-based confectionery sensory success

There is a clear and growing trend towards plant-based and healthier sugar confectionery options. But today’s plant-based consumers won’t accept sweet treats that don’t deliver organoleptically. Sugar confectionery products are inherently indulgent, and must offer the right taste, sweetness, and importantly, texture, in order to succeed. Market success can only be achieved if...

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Vitafoods Europe 2024: Givaudan unlocks the power of botanicals in taste, science and sustainability

Mieke Acda, product manager at Givaudan, underscores how the company combines science, taste and sustainability in nutraceutical products to develop consumer-centric products and experiences. At the recent Vitafoods expo, Givaudan showcased concepts where consumers can smell, taste and feel a product’s benefits, demonstrating how to communicate these concepts to consumers.

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Event Review

IFE Manufacturing 2024 review: Gourmet snacking, authentic tastes and plant-based ingredients

Food Ingredients First attended the International Food & Drink Event (IFE) Manufacturing event last week and innovators were tapping into health, convenience and indulgence. Protein enrichment was a hot topic, not just in the plant-based arena, but many companies are harnessing traditional meat in novel concepts....
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Editor’s Pick

Symrise’s “Secure Sourcing” program to boost raw material supply chains amid agricultural volatility

27 May 2024 --- Symrise has launched its Secure Sourcing program, an initiative designed to secure the supply of natural raw materials. This comes at a time when various factors, including climate change and geopolitics, are impacting the production of agricultural raw materials and increasing the risk of supply shortages.

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Biospringer innovates smoked yeast as F&B formulators get ahead of EU ban

31 May 2024 --- The EU’s recent decision to ban smoke flavorings has spurred innovation in natural alternatives, including Biospringer’s smoked yeast flavoring. The natural ingredient can be used to elevate taste profiles in a host of... Read More

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EU imposes higher import duties on Russian and Belarusian grain with new regulation

31 May 2024 --- The EU has greenlit a regulation to levy higher import duties on grain products from Russia and Belarus. The tariffs will take effect July 1 and affect cereals, oilseeds and derived products from the two countries. The regulation... Read More

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Beyond The Headlines: Nestlé’s plant-based edible fork, Döhler deepens South African market ties

31 May 2024 --- This week in industry news, Nestlé launched a limited-edition plant-based fork in India and Döhler strengthened ties with the South African flavor market. FAO’s director-general spotlighted nuclear technologies to... Read More

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Nektium secures first BioTrade permit for sustainable honeybush sourcing

31 May 2024 --- Nektium has obtained a BioTrade permit for the sustainable and ethical sourcing of honeybush (Cyclopia spp.) from South Africa’s Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, following the Nagoya Protocol. This... Read More

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May in review: Innovations at Vitafoods Europe 2024, Nutri-Score creator responds to bias accusations

31 May 2024 --- In May’s major health and nutrition industry news, the Innovation Institute for Food and Health (IIFH) spoke with us about utilizing... Read More

Ingredient Focus : Sweeteners

Innova Market Insights data indicates that consumers are limiting their sugar intake and replacing it with alternatives. As response to this there is a 5% average annual growth in sweetener use from April 2019 to March 2024. Additionally, more than 1 in 3 food & beverage launches with... More

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Innova Market Insights data indicates that global dairy product launches are experiencing +18% year-over-year increase from April 2022 to March 2024. Most launched subcategory in this sector was Cheese - Semi-Hard & Hard, making up 15% of all launches. The top positionings for global Dairy launches were High/Source of Protein, Gluten Free, and Lactose Free.
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