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UK deforestation rules raise traceability stakes for food ingredient suppliers

The UK government is preparing mandatory due diligence rules to prevent food and consumer goods sold in the UK from being linked to illegal deforestation. The move could reshape sourcing expectations for ingredient suppliers handling cocoa, coffee, soy, palm oil, and rubber-derived inputs. Announced during London Climate Action Week, the proposals will use powers in the Environment Act alongside reforms to the UK Timber Regulation. Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) says the policy will require businesses trading in commodities sourced from rainforest regions to check that supply chains are not contributing to illegal forest clearance.
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Functional beverages: Balancing taste, science and scale as consumers demand “more per sip”
Functional beverages are increasingly expanding beyond wellness claims, with consumers demanding hydration, energy, protein, and gut health benefits from drinks — seeking “more per sip.” For beverage manufacturers, maintaining taste while keeping labels simple remains an ongoing challenge.
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How Puratos targets flour consistency challenges with new research hub
Puratos has opened a new Flour Competence Center designed to help bakers and manufacturers better understand and manage one of the industry’s most variable raw materials. The facility will analyze flour characteristics and connect them to real-world baking performance, enabling more predictive approaches to quality management and product development.
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Reduce Sugar, Not Functionality: SweetRight® Specialty Syrups
Are you ready to sweeten up your bottom line? ADM can help solve your complex reformulation challenges with SweetRight® Allulose, Reduced Sugar Glucose Syrup, and Agave. Read more about how our specialty syrups deliver reduced sugars and can help you optimize labels without compromising functionality.
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Nutrition solutions for healthy aging: Physical health & cognitive function
This science-driven webinar explores how targeted nutrition can support the evolving health needs of an aging population. Join industry experts as they discuss the role of advanced whey protein ingredients, including whey protein isolate, alpha-lactalbumin, glycomacropeptide, and other functional whey components, in supporting key aspects of healthy aging. Learn how these ingredients contribute to physical and cognitive health, including cardiovascular and metabolic health, cognitive function, sleep health, and gut health. The session will highlight emerging research behind these functional ingredients and their relevance across the aging lifecycle. Together, we will explore how this research can be translated into practical, evidence-based nutrition strategies aimed at maintaining strength, resilience, and overall wellbeing in the aging population.
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Ardent Mills: How “Fibermaxxing” is shaping food innovation

As the “fibermaxxing” trend gains momentum, Anke Golde, senior director at Ardent Mills Research and Development, shares how R&D teams are enhancing fiber in grain-based foods, while maintaining taste. Golde explains why fiber is central to today’s benefit-stacking nutrition trends.

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AGRANA webinar preview: Why functional F&B must deliver enjoyment
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Functional F&B innovation has moved firmly into the mainstream. Consumers are looking for products that support gut health, energy, immunity, hydration, healthy aging, and emotional well-being — and brands are responding with a steady pipeline of new launches. But as the category matures, one message is becoming increasingly clear: health benefits alone are no longer enough.
IFF targets plant-based gummy texture gap with pectin-carrageenan stabilizer...
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IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances) has launched Danisco Grindsted DuoGel in EMEA, positioning the stabilizer system as a solution to one of plant-based confectionery’s persistent technical challenges: achieving the juicy, chewy bite consumers associate with traditional gelatin-based gummies.
Danone expands APAC dairy and functional beverage presence with twin...
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Danone plans to acquire Australia-based MADE Group, a fast-growing health and wellness food and beverage company, as part of the French dairy giant’s strategy to expand in high-protein and functional nutrition products, particularly across the Asia-Pacific region. As part of today’s announcement, Danone also reveals the acquisition of the remaining 49% stake in its existing fresh dairy joint venture with Saputo Dairy Australia.
Sweet success: Cargill touts integrated formulation approaches to balance...
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The pressure on F&B manufacturers to cut sugar continues to intensify. As sugar taxes, front-of-pack labeling, and nutrient profiling systems tighten across major markets, manufacturers are moving beyond simple sweetener swaps toward integrated formulation systems. According to Cargill, its beverage-led Eversweet stevia sweetener and broader portfolio of polyols, starches, and texturizers reflect a shift away from one-to-one substitution. The company points out that in bakery, especially, the loss of structure, browning, and shelf life makes single-ingredient solutions unworkable.
Heat stress threatens dairy ingredient quality as Cornell study flags fat and...
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Warming temperatures are creating a dual challenge for the dairy sector, reducing not only milk volumes but also the fat and protein content that underpins the value of dairy ingredients, according to new research from Cornell University.
Erinacine A leads lion’s mane category shift from nootropic to healthy brain...
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Nutrition Insight

Real Mushrooms positions erinacine A as a long-term ingredient for healthy brain aging and cognitive resilience, rather than a traditional brain booster. This bioactive compound, sourced exclusively from lion’s mane mycelium, requires standardization in finished products to support its science-backed benefits in nervous system health. Nutrition Insight meets with Skye Chilton, CEO and co-founder of the supplement brand, to explore what current research shows about erinacine A and aging adults’ cognition and biohackers. He also highlights how the compound differs from other mycelium constituents and how this translates in finished supplement applications.
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Healthier F&B: Foodvalley expands reformulation playbook...
Foodvalley has published an updated practical guide to support F&B manufacturers in reformulating more nutritious products. The guide comes amid mounting pressure on companies to deliver healthier and more sustainable products without taste and price compromises.
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NGT update: European Parliament adopts deregulation rules...
Yesterday (June 17), the European Parliament adopted contested rules deregulating plants made with new genomic techniques (NGTs), and rejected amendments that would have curbed patents on seeds. Meanwhile, the organic sector and civil society groups continue to warn that the vote and soon-to-be law open the door to corporate control of Europe’s genetic resources.
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How PepsiCo is creating new consumption occasions beyond...
PepsiCo is increasingly exploring how its snack brands can move beyond the packaged foods aisle and into full culinary applications, using chef collaborations, restaurant concepts, and localized menu development to create new meal occasions for consumers. The global snacks and beverages giant highlights a series of restaurant and experiential dining initiatives across China, Spain, Mexico, and the US that position brands, such as Lay’s and Tostitos, as ingredients within chef-led dishes and foodservice formats, rather than standalone snacks.

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Sensory innovation spurs emulsifier demandJun2026

Innova Market Insights data show that consumers link rich sensory experiences, such as creamy textures, with indulgence in food and beverages. This perception is fueling growth in emulsifier launches,...

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Functional beverages: Meeting health and convenience demands Jun 2026

Beverages are at the forefront of wellness innovation in 2026, according to Innova Market Insights. Products designed for hydration, convenience, and functional benefits are driving growth, with 51% of global consumers increasing consumption of beverages they perceive as healthy. Leading claims influencing purchase decisions include low or reduced sugar, natural ingredients, and high protein content — reflecting a shift toward products that combine both taste and wellness.

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Dairy-free alternatives on the riseJun 2026

According to Innova Market Insights, consumers increasingly choose dairy alternatives for their perceived health benefits. From April 2021 to March 2026, high-protein dairy alternatives grew by 5%, reflecting strong interest in nutrient-rich options. Dairy alternative milks dominate new product launches and represent the fastest-growing subcategory, highlighting significant opportunities for innovation in this space.

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Ardent Mills: How “Fibermaxxing” is shaping food innovation

As the “fibermaxxing” trend gains momentum, Anke Golde, senior director at Ardent Mills Research and Development, shares how R&D teams are enhancing fiber in grain-based foods, while maintaining taste. Golde explains why fiber is central to today’s benefit-stacking nutrition trends.

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