Beyond The Headlines: Unilever to review India ice cream business, Tate & Lyle slashes carbon footprint at US site
13 Sep 2024 --- This week in industry news, Unilever’s Indian subsidiary set up a committee to review its ice cream business and Tate & Lyle cut 20% of the carbon footprint of its US sucralose production site. Meanwhile,... Read More
Loryma taps fat-reduced non-fry crumbs as convenience dominates snacking trends
13 Sep 2024 --- German ingredient specialist Loryma has introduced a wheat-based product that gives breaded foods a crunchy texture without adding fat or deep-frying. The Lory Crumb aims to deliver low-fat crispy coatings that meet consumers’... Read More
General Mills inks US$2.1B deal with Lactalis and Sodiaal for sale of North American yogurt business
13 Sep 2024 --- General Mills is planning to sell its North American yogurt business to French dairy companies Lactalis and Sodiaal in a US$2.1 billion cash deal. The move is touted as a “portfolio reshaping” strategy to allow the... Read More
HEAL urges EU to prioritize public health and environment risks of PFAS over economic interests
13 Sep 2024 --- The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) has voiced concerns over the perspective taken in the recently published Draghi report on the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation and calls... Read More
Ingredient Focus : Plant-based trends
Innova Market Insights data indicates that half of consumers worldwide prioritize familiar culinary formats when purchasing plant-based products. From July 2019 to June 2024, food & beverage NPD featuring plant-based claims increased by 18%. The Dairy category accounted for almost one-third of... More
Analysis Feature Boosting Beverages innovation
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TOP 5 SELECTED INGREDIENTS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF SOFT DRINK LAUNCHES (GLOBAL, JULY 2023 – JUNE 2024)