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Bitter trade woes: EU Parliament denounces India’s market “distorting” sugar subsidies

06 Jul 2022 --- The EU parliament has condemned India’s “excessive” subsidies on sugar production, moving to renegotiate its EU-India trade deal in order to remove “World Trade Organization-incompatible” grants, as expressed in its latest resolution.

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Regional types of vanilla are crucial to developing flavorful concepts and NPD, say suppliers

06 Jul 2022 --- Vanilla extracts continue to have a strong hold on the F&B industry as one of the most requested and price volatile ingredients globally. As such, supply chains for vanilla stretch far and wide to meet this demand, and initiatives to do so sustainably are growing.

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High rise hops: Ekonoke CEO details how vertical farming elevates beer flavor, aroma and sustainability

31 Mar 2022 --- AI-backed vertical farming specialist Ekonoke is growing hydroponic hops to mitigate climate risks often associated with this key ingredient for the premium beer industry. Growing hops in a completely controlled environment could be the answer to maintaining consistently high levels of special compounds that contribute to a more desirable flavor and aroma profile.

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Fats & Oils innovation

The use of fats & oils 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 fats & oils is Bakery (23%). In 2021, sunflower is the leading fats & oils ingredient among global food and beverage launches tracked with fats & oils. The top positionings 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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ICL exhibits versatile protein solutions for fibrous alternative meats

ICL has developed an extensive portfolio covering the most relevant meat alternatives solutions. The Rovitaris line of versatile proteins allows manufacturers to apply this technology in various applications: the natural color and fibrous meat-like texture of their wet fibers perfectly suit white meat or seafood alternative applications, such as vegan chicken nuggets or fish sticks. Their dry...

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NewsBite Podcast (Jun 27 - Jul 1): Canada opens the door for titanium dioxide while Ben & Jerry’s opposes...

This week, we talk about Canadian Health deeming titanium dioxide as “safe for consumption.” We also analyze the latest regarding the Ukraine war and this week’s G7 meeting. Meanwhile, Ben & Jerry ice cream will be sold again in Israel despite Ben & Jerry itself opposing its parent company, Unilever’s, move. On other topics, we also enter the forests of...

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Ÿnsect is preparing to boost its production of lesser mealworm for human consumption after EFSA concluded it is safe to eat.

EFSA deems lesser mealworm safe for food, opens door to 2023 commercialization

06 Jul 2022 --- Ÿnsect is preparing to boost its production of lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus) for human consumption after the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded it is safe to eat. After this opinion, the first regarding... Read More

Brazilian food giant, BRF Sadia has inaugurated its new “Al Joody” plant in Saudi Arabia after acquiring it in 2021 and investing US$18 million in it.

BRF Sadia inaugurates Saudi Arabia US$18M food factory with eyes on Middle Eastern horizons

06 Jul 2022 --- Brazilian food giant, BRF Sadia has inaugurated its new “Al Joody” plant in Saudi Arabia after acquiring it in 2021 and investing US$18 million in it, increasing the company’s food production capacity to 1,200 metric... Read More

Ingredient supplier Ingredion has expanded its offerings with new dietary fruit fibers – branded Fibertex CF 502 and Fibertex CF 102 in EMEA.

Ingredion brings clean label dietary fibers from upcycled citrus peel to EMEA

06 Jul 2022 --- Ingredient supplier Ingredion has expanded its offerings with new dietary fruit fibers – branded Fibertex CF 502 and Fibertex CF 102 in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, with availability in other regions... Read More

Unilever has planted 3,300 hectares of mini Genjah Kuning Bali coconut trees with a shorter growth span. The initiative aims to sustain a good harvest.

Unilever plants small coconut trees in Indonesia to boost sugar supply for soy sauce

06 Jul 2022 --- Unilever has planted 3,300 hectares of mini Genjah Kuning Bali coconut trees native to Indonesia with a shorter growth span. The initiative aims to sustain a good harvest for local farmers in Indonesia and meet food, drink and beauty... Read More

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The FDA is unable to properly regulate the supplement industry and fails to enforce laws, inspect and hold companies accountable, according to the CRN.

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FDA unable to regulate supplement industry? Calls for Congress to step in

06 Jul 2022 --- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is unable to properly regulate the supplement industry it is supposed to oversee and fails to enforce... Read More

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Analysis Feature Fats & Oils innovation

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Fats & Oils innovation

The use of fats & oils 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 fats & oils is Bakery (23%). In 2021, sunflower is the leading fats & oils ingredient among global food and beverage launches tracked with fats & oils. The top positionings of...
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TOP 5 FATS & OILS INGREDIENTS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF FOOD & BEVERAGE LAUNCHES TRACKED WITH FATS & OILS (GLOBAL, 2021)

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