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Unilever’s The Vegetarian Butcher leverages fat technology to unlock secrets of crispy vegan bacon

08 Jun 2023 --- Unilever is tackling the challenge of delivering the “authentic experience” of bacon with its latest plant-based iteration of the meat staple. The company unveils that newly added oil droplets in its NoBacon product increase fat release twenty-fold, allowing the product to be fried without using any additional fat while achieving a crispier rasher.

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Special Report

Overcoming taste challenges in sugar and salt reduced F&B

07 Jun 2023 --- Brands are increasingly challenged to produce great tasting foods that deliver less sugar and salt. This is especially true as front-of-pack labeling schemes like the Nutri-Score become more widespread worldwide. In the UK, foods that are too high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) are subject to marketing restrictions and prohibited from occupying space near the checkout counter.

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Key Interview

Kerry unveils Tastesense Advanced for low and zero-sugar products

31 May 2023 --- Kerry has launched its next-generation Tastesense Advanced range of solutions, aimed at transforming the low and zero-sugar product market with an “exceptional ability to deliver unparalleled sweetness and full-bodied mouthfeel” as well as sustainability benefits.

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Technical Paper

What’s Hot & What’s Not – Hot & Spicy Consumer Survey Results

Just how much heat do consumers like, what kinds of heat do they crave or avoid, and in what types of foods do they prefer it? For helpful insights into this ever-growing demographic, read our report and use the info to inspire your next hot & spicy creations.This Technical Paper is from Kalsec.

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The power of flexitarians: how plant-based solutions address affordability, sustainability, and nutrition

This webinar explores how plant-based proteins address consumers' growing demand for affordable, nutritious, and sustainable food options amidst rising inflation and environmental concerns. Ingredion discusses the latest flexitarian and plant-protein market trends and their experts highlight the ideal ingredient solutions to deliver the best value in today’s complex and challenging...

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Döhler discusses sugar reduction and trends in dairy alternative beverages

Oliver Hoffmann, head of global marketing retail & e-commerce at Döhler, speaks about sugar reduction in beverages amid a global spike of sugar prices. He also delves into dairy alternatives and plant-based drinks as consumers seek healthier and more sustainable lifestyles.

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THE WORLD OF FOOD INGREDIENTS

Turning up Taste in Ready Meals

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Event Review

PLMA 2023: Better-for-you, plant-based and sustainable trends proliferate

Private-label brands are responding to the consumer demand for trending categories such as better-for-you, plant-based and sustainability. This was evident at the PLMA 2023 trade show hosted in Amsterdam recently. The show floor was thriving with health-conscious categories, such as meat alternatives and functional drinks.

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