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The hidden power in food waste: Tapping into biomethane to mitigate loss of Russian gas

12 Aug 2022 --- Biological waste found at every step of the food chain can replace a fifth of Russian gas imports. According to the European Biogas Association (EBA), by 2050 the amount of gas extracted from biomethane can potentially equal what the EU imported from Russia in 2021.

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Special Report

Plant-based dairy diversifies, “nature-identical” protein concepts spotlighted

10 Aug 2022 --- As the growing awareness of the environmental sustainability of food sources expands and the booming demand for protein among the world’s rising population becomes more apparent, food suppliers are innovating more effectively without using animal ingredients. In this space, food tech start-ups Perfect Day and Imagindairy are tapping into sustainable and cost-effective...

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International Beer Day: Alcohol-free beverages, carbon neutral claims and fruit flavors underscored

05 Aug 2022 --- In light of International Beer Day, FoodIngredientsFirst examines the latest trends in beer innovation and the diversification of categories. Notably, the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted how consumers view drinking at home, and as the health of the planet shapes more food and beverage choices, companies are eying the prospect of becoming carbon neutral.

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Technical Paper

A natural chewing experience: Chewing gum with ERYLITE® Erythritol

With the increase of consumers’ interest in natural ingredients, this paper shows how ERYLITE® Erythritol can be used as a sweetener in chewing gums. Jungbunzlauer offers a natural alternative to xylitol in synthetic and natural sugar free chewing gum, while maintaining functionality and familiar sensory properties.

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GNT raises crop vibrancy to cut footprint of natural colors

GNT sources the raw materials for its broad palette of natural colors from fields across the globe, which are processed into Exberry Coloring Foods. As part of the company’s sustainability agenda, it has the target of elevating the color intensity of its crops in order to minimize its footprint. This breeding process takes years and involves selecting crops with the highest color density.

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NEWSBITE PODCAST

NewsBite Podcast (Aug 8 - 12): Market-ready cultivated fish products to debut in Singapore

This week’s NewsBite episode delves into the advancements in precision fermentation and other food technologies. Food and ingredient costs continue to rise, and the environmental impact of food is also being spotlighted.

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THE WORLD OF FOOD INGREDIENTS DIGITAL

Holistic Demands Drive Supplement Growth
In this edition you will learn more about:
Brain Boosters for Well-Being, Flavors of Microalgae, Evolution of Supplements, Collagen Peptides

Formulating Oral Health Products, Healthy Aging Trends, Reducing Heart Disease, Recycled Plastic Laws, Suppliers Inflation Struggles

Flavorful Supplements NPD, HMOs and Infant Gut Development, Dessert-Inspired Sports Nutrition, Keto-Friendly Options Spotlighted

View from the Top: Catalent, Dan Peizer, Vice President, Global Strategy & Marketing, Consumer Health
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Event Review

IFT FIRST 2022: Cooking up trend-driven solutions in plant-based, flavor and free-from prototypes

FoodIngredientsFirst was on the show floor of IFT FIRST 2022 in Chicago (July 11 - 13), speaking to companies about their latest ingredient innovations sustaining momentum in flavoring, coloring, texturizing, nutrition and more. Core themes included clean label reformulation strategies, meat- and dairy-free alternative...
11 Jul 2022 - 13 Jul 2022 McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, US
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In a move pegged as a “world first,” US-based start-up Novel Farms unveiled a marbled cultivated pork loin.

Weekly Roundup: Marbled cultivated pork loin debuts, Ingredion touts tapioca starch

12 Aug 2022 --- This week in industry news, in a move pegged as a “world first,” US-based start-up Novel Farms unveiled a marbled cultivated pork loin. Ingredion is expanding support for high-performance tapioca starch as part of a... Read More

Mandatory carbon labeling is seen by many in the Fandsymamp;B industry as a vital tool in the fight against climate change.

The future of labeling: Energy drinks maker and food lawyer back eco-labels as industry advances carbon claims

12 Aug 2022 --- Mandatory carbon labeling is seen by many in the F&B industry as a vital tool in the fight against climate change and crucial to consumers understanding the environmental impacts of foods they buy. FoodIngredientsFirst speaks... Read More

Research published in the Journal of Cell Host andsymamp; Microbe is furthering interest in human breast milk and its therapeutic applications for the gut microbiome.

Human breast milk may hold potential to cure range of diseases by manipulating gut microbiome, study reveals

12 Aug 2022 --- Research published in the Journal of Cell Host & Microbe is furthering interest in human breast milk and its therapeutic applications for the gut microbiome. Opening the door to a new field of scientific discovery, the findings... Read More

After half a year without the golden arches serving its classic Big Macs, McDonald’s has decided to reopen its business in war-torn Ukraine.

McDonald’s move to reopen in western Ukraine signals restored business confidence

12 Aug 2022 --- After half a year without the golden arches serving its classic Big Macs, McDonald’s has decided to reopen its business in war-torn Ukraine, where it had over 100 restaurants and 10,000 employees before the war started. The... Read More

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A damning report by the Changing Markets Foundation is accusing the krill oil industry of greenwashing consumers and covering up the ecological impacts.

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Changing Markets Foundation slams greenwashing tactics over krill oil fishing, urging a moratorium

11 Aug 2022 --- A damning report by the Changing Markets Foundation is accusing the krill oil industry of greenwashing consumers and using marketing techniques... Read More

Ingredient Focus : Fiber Fortification

Product launches with fiber show steady annual growth. Bakery leads as the top category with fiber-rich products, while the Snacks category is gaining ground. Spreads are the fastest growing category in fiber-rich products, up 25% (Global, CAGR 2017-2021).

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The use of thickeners in food & beverage launches is increasing globally, featuring a +4% year-over-year growth when comparing 2020 and 2021 launches. In 2021, the top category of global product launches tracked with thickeners is Bakery (17%). In 2021, Maltodextrin (17%) & Cornstarch (17%) are the leading ingredients among the thickeners tracked, followed by Xanthan Gum (15%). The top...
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TOP 5 INGREDIENTS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF FOOD & BEVERAGE LAUNCHES TRACKED WITH THICKENERS (GLOBAL, 2021)

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