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Getting closer to the “Holy Grail” of alternative proteins requires more funding, urges GFI

24 Sep 2021 --- The Good Food Institute (GFI) is awarding US$5 million to boost research into alternative proteins – a “powerful and scalable climate solution” that lacks critical funding. New data from the non-profit reveals that public expenditures on alt protein R&D in 2020 totaled a meager US$55 million. By comparison, public expenditure on clean energy R&D was US$27...

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COVID-19 updates

13 Sep 2021 --- Throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic, FoodIngredientsFirst is dedicated to bringing its readers all the latest and most relevant industry updates. Visit this news feed for the coronavirus-related information and insights you need to guide your business through this challenging period. [Last updated: 13/09/21 15.45 [CET]

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TikTok and Insta-inspired hot beverage trends give rise to cozy, “feel-good” fall flavors

21 Sep 2021 --- Social media is influencing consumer trends within the hot beverage category giving rise to cozy, “comfort” flavors that signal autumnal weather. FoodIngredientsFirst takes a closer look at the space, where among staple fall flavors, dessert and alcohol-inspired mashups, as well as functional benefits, are making a splash in tea and coffee NPD. “Social...

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Lab-grown coffee brewing in Finland as scientists develop cells from plant biotechnology

16 Sep 2021 --- As global coffee-growing regions face climate hits and a barrage of difficulties, cultivating one of the most beloved drinks is becoming more challenging. The Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT) has successfully produced coffee cells in a bioreactor through cellular agriculture – an innovation that can help make coffee production more sustainable.

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NPD in action: Dairy Innovation

The dairy category continues to evolve with a variety of innovations ranging from flavor to health and well-being. A noteworthy rise in dairy with a no added sugar claim is observed globally (+24% CAGR 2016-2020). Meanwhile, dairy innovation continues to cater to consumer convenience, playing with packaging and new marketing opportunities.

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Technical Paper

Natural solutions for plant-based meat with Angel yeast protein and yeast extracts

Angel Yeast endeavors to create the best taste solution for plant-based diets. Our portfolio is 100% natural and clean labeling that is beneficial to taste, protein, and nutrition enhancement, meaty notes boosting, sodium reduction, and off-notes masking. Download Angel Yeast’s brochure to discover the solutions to create tastier and healthier meat alternative products. Contact...

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Improve the taste of vegan nuggets with yeast extract

Yeast extract is a vegan natural flavor ingredient and offers a great variety of flavors, from meaty to vegetable, or cheesy notes, allowing to diversify and improve vegan food products. Biospringer Culinary Center’s expertise and experience in building taste support customers in developing delicious vegan products with yeast ingredients.

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Flavor-Forward Snacks
In this edition you will learn more about:
Synthetic vs. Natural Colors, Tea & Coffee during COVID-19, Snacks Bar Trends, Sustainable Proteins, Snacking NPD, Sustainable Botanicals

Non-Alcoholic Beverages, “Mood” Flavors in Beverages, WUR’s ReThink Protein Challenge, Plant-Based Nutrition

Ayurvedic Ingredient Regulation, Alt-Protein in China & Asian Markets, GMOs in the EU & US, Clinical Nutrition, Immunity Ingredients, Personalized Sports Nutrition

View from the Top: Angel Yeast, Xiong Tao, Chairman
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Latest Headlines

Arla signed a declaration to reduce the climate impact from dairy farming. Ingredion andsymamp; Batory Foods expand the geographic reach of their current relationship.

Weekly Roundup: Arla pledges to cut climate impact, Ingredion & Batory Foods ink distribution agreement

24 Sep 2021 --- This week in industry news, Arla signed a global declaration to reduce the overall climate impact from dairy farming, while Ingredion and Batory Foods revealed they would expand the geographic reach of their current relationship.... Read More

Duplaco is scaling up its chlorella capacity to become Europe’s largest algae producer amid increased supply and quality challenges from Southeast Asia.

Duplaco responds to Asian algae supply challenges with European production scale up

24 Sep 2021 --- Dutch producer Duplaco is scaling up its chlorella capacity with sights set on becoming Europe’s largest algae producer. Increased production comes amid a barrage of supply and quality challenges from Southeast Asia, where much... Read More

New tides for fish alternatives: GoodMills Innovation expands Vitatex portfolio

24 Sep 2021 --- GoodMills Innovation is launching texturates made from wheat, soy and peas, as part of its Vitatex brand. The texturates are ideal for the production of fish alternatives, as well as meat substitutes. From a sensory point of... Read More

AAK is on track to purchase BIC Ingredients, furthering its strategy of becoming a key supplier of specialty lecithin.

AAK taps into lecithin demand with BIC Ingredients acquisition

24 Sep 2021 --- AAK is on track to purchase BIC Ingredients, the lecithin arm of BIC International Holding, significantly increasing its footprint in the European lecithin market and furthering its strategy of becoming a key supplier of specialty... Read More

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a review of Nutricia North America’s new infant nutrition product Fortini.

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FDA greenlights Nutricia’s infant growth supplement Fortini

24 Sep 2021 --- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a review of Nutricia North America’s new infant nutrition product Fortini. The... Read More

Ingredient Focus : Hot Beverages

Coffee launches are gaining ground among hot beverages, while Tea remains a top category. The fastest-growing tea & coffee ingredients tracked in hot beverages (Global, CAGR 2016-2020) include fermented tea (+117%), peppermint (+41%), English breakfast tea (+32%) and cinnamon tea (+19%).

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Analysis Feature Meat Alternatives innovation

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Meat Alternatives innovation

The total amount of meat substitute launches is increasing globally, featuring a +39% year-over-year growth when comparing 2019 and 2020 launches. In 2020, the top flavors of global meat substitute launches tracked are smoked (6%), jackfruit (5%), and spinach (4%). In 2020, pea protein (34%), pea protein isolate (7%), and pea protein rehydrated (5%) are the top three leading pea protein...
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TOP 5 PEA PROTEIN INGREDIENTS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF PEA PROTEIN INGREDIENTS TRACKED IN MEAT SUBSTITUTES (GLOBAL, 2020)

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