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Alternative protein project to produce “tasteless peas” to avoid industry reliance on unsustainable soy

01 Jun 2023 --- A £1 million (US$1.24 million) project aiming to reduce the need for soy imports is underway in the UK. The planet-saving peas are hailed as part of a “groundbreaking” breeding initiative geared toward providing sustainable solutions for the food industry and to break what John Innes Centre calls “the unsustainable soy habit.”

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Special Report

What’s bubbling in beverages? Novel sensations, sugar reduction, botanicals and bold colors drive innovation

31 May 2023 --- According to Innova Market Insights, when it comes to beverages, consumers are willing to pay more for what they value most, despite rising inflation. Additionally, consumers want brands that respond to their core values and have the benefits they seek, such as sustainability and functional ingredients.

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Quorn’s Marlow Ingredients partners with Tempty Foods for sustainable and nutritious fungi protein

25 May 2023 --- Owner of Quorn, UK-based Marlow Ingredient, has partnered with Danish food start-up Tempty Foods to launch meat alternatives based on mycoprotein – a fungus-derived “super protein” widely used in plant-based products. 

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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.

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Webinar

The Editor Presents: The ready meals edition

Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor Missy Green in a 15-minute roundup of news from the ready meals edition. This edition covers the formulator’s challenge between price and quality in plant-based products and new areas of meat-free development in prepared dishes. Umami and kokumi, the latest in ready meal packaging and convenience foods NPD are covered in this event.

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Private Label Manufacturers Association: Tirlán's creams and alternative dairy

Stephen Browne, head of international sales, speaks about Tirlán’s recently released stabilized cream, as the company aims to target the tea and beverage sector. Browne also showcases Tirlán’s gluten-free oat milk and reveals how the company has recently released its pure oat milk outside of Ireland.

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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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