Top Story

Cargill invests US$113 million to expand cocoa processing sites in West Africa

05 Dec 2019 --- Cargill is investing over US$113 million to expand its cocoa processing sites in Yopougon, Ivory Coast and Tema, Ghana. A US$100 million investment targets an increased production capacity at Yopougon by 50 percent, while a US$13 million investment increases capacity at the Tema site by 20 percent. The new investments comprise the facilitation of scalable mapping and monitoring...

Special Report

2020 vision: Key themes of brand storytelling, alternative proteins and eco-efficiency propel NPD

04 Dec 2019 --- Among the prominent themes predicted by Innova Market Insights for 2020, the market researcher strongly emphasizes the importance of consumer engagement, the diversification of plant-based offerings and eco-efficient manufacturing. FoodIngredientsFirst speaks to key players to examine how next year’s forecasted trends are inspiring NPD and adjunct marketing strategies.

Key Interview

OXIGEN CEO touts functional and wellness trends in beverage space, sustainable packaging thrives

25 Nov 2019 --- Beverage consumers are looking to reduce their intake of artificial ingredients, sugar and calories, while also seeking functional benefits. This is according to Blair Bentham, OXIGEN Beverages’ CEO and Founder, who speaks with FoodIngredientsFirst about sustainability and the challenges facing the company as it expands throughout the US.

Key Trends

Innova Market Insights: Top Ten Trends for 2020

Crowning Innova Market Insights’ Top Trends for 2020 list is “Storytelling: Winning with Words,” which underscores a growing consumer affinity for products backed by a compelling narrative. Other key trends identified for 2020 are “The Plant-Based Revolution,” “The Sustain Domain,” “The Right Bite” and “Tapping into Texture.”

Technical Paper

Impact of dietary phospholipids in aging people’s nutrition

Research bulletin by Dr Anu Turpeinen. Aging adults want to invest in food products that help them maintain their physical activity and cognitive functions. Phospholipids naturally found in dairy fat have been associated with improved brain health in several scientific studies. Valio Eila™ NUTRI F+ lactose free formulated milk protein powder contains phospholipids in addition to B vitamins...

Webinar

Infant Formula: Key ingredients to mimic human breast milk

Human breast milk is considered the gold standard in infant nutrition, but breast milk substitutes are needed in certain situations. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the market has demanded high quality infant formula that provides newborns with the protective effects of breast milk. Therefore, infant formulas that are gradually being introduced to the market are intended to have a...

Video

Challenges in hemp sourcing within the EU

Hanf Farm represents the first step in the organic hemp supply chain. The company’s crop is used in a broad range of products, including chocolate, protein powder and food grade oils. Rafael Dulon, CEO of Hanf Farm, speaks to FoodIngredientsFirst about the heightening demand for organic hemp produce and outlines existing regulatory challenges in the European market.

Event Review

Food Matters Live 2019: Vegan meat and dairy, botanicals and beauty-from-within

Food Matters Live 2019 is dedicated to creating cross-sector connections focused on the future of food, drink and sustainable nutrition. The event, held in London, UK, November 19-20, gathered industry players to feature the latest international innovations in the food and drink ingredients arena as well as nutraceuticals...

19 Nov 2019 - 20 Nov 2019 London, Uk