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Nutri-Score creator: Danone’s decision to drop labels from dairy and plant-based drinks “regrettable”

16 Sep 2024 --- Dairy giant Danone recently announced it would phase out the Nutri-Score label from its dairy and plant-based drinks packaging in Europe, following an amendment classifying such drinks under the “beverage category.” The company told us the updated rules give consumers an “erroneous view of the nutritional and functional quality of drinkable dairy and plant-based...

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Special Report

Plant-based trends thrive amid increasing flexitarian diets and hybrid protein innovations

11 Sep 2024 --- Increased consumer interest in health and sustainability and the ability to make more varied choices are fueling plant-based innovation. F&B innovators are responding to emerging plant-based trends, such as flexitarian diets, hybrid proteins and clean labels while supporting consumers who ask for environmentally friendly food options that do not compromise on flavor, texture...

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Interview: ADM stands by nutrition strategy amid plant-based slowdown

10 Sep 2024 --- ADM reinforces its commitment to integrated nutrition solutions across its ingredient portfolio and alternative protein innovation amid a slowdown in the plant-based space. The food leader maintains that nutrition solutions for people and pets will continue to underpin its consolidation strategy and uncover new growth opportunities. In this interview, ADM’s Ian Pinner,...

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Green innovation

Innova Market Insights data shows a 5% increase in food & beverage launches featuring ethical claims from July 2019 to June 2024. The bakery category led these launches, accounting for 13% of NPD, while meat substitutes saw the most significant growth, with a 14% increase over five years. Ethical environmental claims also experienced a 14% growth during this period.

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Create delicious plant-based meals with Biospringer by Lesaffre

Discover the fermentation-based solutions offered by Biospringer by Lesaffre to create great-tasting formulations for plant-based foods and beverages. A range of products, from yeast extracts to yeast proteins, to enhance the quality of your final product and provide food enjoyment. Download our ebook to learn how Biospringer by Lesaffre can help you.

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Everything you should know about Cocoa extracts & flavors: PROVA shares its expertise

In a specific cocoa context, PROVA will share its expertise from cocoa extraction to the functional solutions brought by cocoa extracts and flavors. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and to discover the solutions developed to address your current challenges around the chocolate and cocoa taste!

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Melt&Marble: Company completes first successful demo-scale fermentation for designer fats

Melt&Marble has successfully scaled up its precision fermentation process for designer fats to over ten thousand liters. Large quantities of fat produced from the demo run will pave the way for application pilots, moving the company closer to commercialization. We speak with CBO Thomas Cresswell to find out more.

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EU Commission’s sustainable food dialogue pushes for urgent animal welfare revisions

11 Sep 2024 --- Animal protection groups welcome the conclusions of the European Commission’s (EC) Strategic Dialogue, which is set to inform the EU’s vision for agriculture and food in the first 100 days of Ursula von der Leyen’s second term as EC president. The final report urges the EC to deliver the revision of animal welfare legislation by 2026, including a phase-out of...

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EU Commission sanctions higher advance CAP payments to farmers

16 Sep 2024 --- The European Commission (EC) has authorized EU member states to pay higher advances of Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) funds to farmers to alleviate liquidity issues and mounting economic pressures. Farmers can receive up to 70% of... Read More

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Rabobank: Consumption growth fuels global poultry market amid oversupply challenges

16 Sep 2024 --- The outlook for the global poultry market has improved significantly after multiple years of slow growth, with increased consumption in key markets driving the sector, according to the latest research by Rabobank. The new animal... Read More

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Revyve debuts “eggless answer” for gluten-free products with yeast-based texturizer launch

16 Sep 2024 --- Dutch food-tech player Revyve has unveiled its “next-generation” gluten-free ingredient line made from baker’s yeast. The egg replacer delivers “excellent texturizing functionalities” and is fully neutral... Read More

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Digitalization divide: Report finds F&B suppliers restricted by outdated processes

16 Sep 2024 --- Time-consuming tasks (60%), data entry errors (39%) and miscommunication (32%) are plaguing F&B suppliers, half of whom still rely on manual spreadsheets for managing daily tasks, finds a study by TraceGains. These issues are... Read More

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Power-to-Protein: Scientists use microbes to turn CO2 into yeast rich in protein and vitamin B9

16 Sep 2024 --- Germany-based researchers designed a two-stage “Power-to-Protein” bioreactor system that converts hydrogen, oxygen and CO2 into... Read More

Ingredient Focus : Unlocking taste and texture in emulsion NPD

Innova Market Insights data indicates that consumers globally seek out texture and taste for an extra touch of indulgence. Emulsion launches with emulsifiers and texturizers grew 9% annually from July 2019 to June 2024, with Europe accounting for 31%. Increasingly used in soft drinks, sauces, and... More

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Boosting Beverages innovation

Innova Market Insights data indicates that global Soft Drink launches grew by 1% from July 2022 to June 2024. The top subcategory from July 2023 to June 2024 was Juices & Nectars (21%). Citric Acid led with a 45% share in new product launches, with the top positionings being Ethical Packaging (66%), No Additives/Preservatives (18%), and Ethical Environment (13%).
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TOP 5 SELECTED INGREDIENTS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF SOFT DRINK LAUNCHES (GLOBAL, JULY 2023 – JUNE 2024)

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