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Parched shipments: “Worst drought in 500 years” dries out food trade as heatwave drains Europe’s rivers

15 Aug 2022 --- Across continental Europe, a sweltering summer heatwave has led to the drying up of crucial waterways, hampering critical trade. One of the most significant passages for agri-food shipments such as grain, the Rhine river, is fast becoming impassable for barge traffic. In Italy, the country’s “king of rivers,” the Po, is reportedly two meters lower than normal,...

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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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Food and feelings: What you eat impacts mood

With the increase of people caring about the quality of food they consume, there has also been an increase of interest on how certain food makes people feel. Some nutrients provided by certain foods are not sufficiently produced by the human body and, therefore, we turn to other sources for them. Others, we might not consume enough of and obtain them from supplements and vitamins. Most of...

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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 (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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Latest Headlines

The IRA is set to reduce the US’s carbon footprint in the years ahead, however, it neglects the significant carbon contributions from agricultural practices.

A missed opportunity to cut food emissions? IRA ignores meat’s impact as it aims to cut US carbon footprint

15 Aug 2022 --- The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is set to reduce the US’s carbon footprint in the years ahead, however, it neglects the significant carbon contributions from agricultural practices. Taxing practices in meat farming and beefing... Read More

Manuel López Obrador, president of Mexico, is demanding US beer producers move to the South and Southeast to preserve the country’s water resources.

Severe drought in Northern Mexico sparks temporary production shutdown, moving brewing to the south

15 Aug 2022 --- Andrés Manuel López Obrador, president of Mexico, is demanding US beer producers move to the South and Southeast to preserve the country’s water resources. The move comes as the five million citizens of Monterrey,... Read More

A food safety expert has reacted to the UK’s recent pilot of scrapping best before dates to cut down on food waste, claiming the method has some “pitfalls.”

Canadian researcher says scrapping “best before” dates will not reduce UK food waste

15 Aug 2022 --- A food safety expert from the University of Guelph has reacted to the UK’s recent pilot of scrapping best before dates to cut down on food waste, claiming the method has some “pitfalls.” Read More

UK-based Dina Foods has launched a stone-oven baked flatbread Tannour, fortified with vitamin D and proteins, targeting nutrition and immunity demands.

Dina Foods unveils low-sugar high protein flatbread enriched with vitamin D

15 Aug 2022 --- UK-based Dina Foods has launched a Mediterranean stone-oven baked flatbread Tannour, fortified with vitamin D and proteins, targeting nutrition and immunity demands with the staple product. Read More

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The majority of the dietary supplement products for immune health that are promoted and offered for sale on Amazon have not been subjected to adequate quality

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Immunity supplements sold on Amazon largely mislabeled defying FDA standards, investigation reveals

15 Aug 2022 --- The majority of the dietary supplement products for immune health that are promoted and offered for sale on Amazon have not been subjected to... 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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Thickening Solutions innovation

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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