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Boost for sweetener sector following Codex Alimentarius recognition of steviol glycosides tech

21 Jan 2022 --- International food standards body Codex Alimentarius has adopted the specifications for four different technologies for the production of steviol glycosides, including stevia supplier Sweegen’s bioconversion. The move will boost sugar-reducing solutions and benefit the stevia sector.

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19 Jan 2022 --- Throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic, FoodIngredientsFirst is dedicated to bringing its readers all the latest and most relevant industry updates. Visit this news feed for the coronavirus-related information and insights you need to guide your business through this challenging period. [Last updated: 19/01/22 10.00 [CET]

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Sweet strategies: Natural sources prevail as stevia gains ground in sugar reduction

19 Jan 2022 --- As demand for sugar reduction intensifies, suppliers are capitalizing on natural products and advanced technologies to satisfy clean label requirements. Notably, research by ADM’s Outside Voice has identified an overlap between clean label and sugar-reduced demographics. “Sugar reduction is 61% more important for shoppers searching for products with a clean...

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Technical Paper

Cargill’s new traceability platform opens a window to your cocoa

The CocoaWise™ Portal is making sustainability metrics, insights and human stories easily accessible. It integrates information from our data collection tools to deliver greater supply chain transparency to our customers. Download our white paper to discover how our digital platforms are contributing to a more sustainable cocoa sector.

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Today’s consumers expect a lot from the food and beverage products they choose. To successfully respond to changing consumer needs and wants, the industry needs to decode latest consumer trends. This applies especially when COVID-19 acts as an accelerator of change. Regine Lueghausen, Global Flavor Marketing Head at Symrise, and Leif Jago, Junior Marketer Global Flavor Marketing at Symrise,...

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“New spectrum of flavors and tastes” to appear in future plant-based foods

Alternative protein will be a key area of growth for Griffith Foods as part of its strategy to produce “sustainable, delicious and nutritious” food. The company forecasts that future meat alternatives will go beyond standard meat mimics. Wim van Roekel, president of the European division, envisions “a completely new spectrum of flavors and taste sensations” to emerge in...

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Newsbite Podcast (Jan 10 - 14): Brightseed & ofi probe new bioactives in spices using AI

This week, Biosciences data company Brightseed and olam food ingredients harnessed AI to explore which black pepper and garlic varieties deliver the highest levels of bioactives. Cargill targeted Europe’s growing flexitarian appetite with a new range of vegan chocolate and couverture chocolates, while Fooditive unveiled dairy-free casein derived from precision fermentation. Meanwhile,...

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Researchers have conducted four studies to better understand how genetically modified organism (GMO) labeling policies impact consumer choice.

US research examines how GMO labeling affects consumer food purchasing decisions

24 Jan 2022 --- A team of researchers in the US has conducted four studies to better understand how genetically modified organism (GMO) labeling policies impact consumer choice. The results point to the fact that the color of a label is a huge factor... Read More

Scientists from KeyGene, Wageningen University and Research and Japanese breeding company Takii are nearing a solution for breeding stronger crops faster.

KeyGene, WUR and Takii break new ground for crop modification

24 Jan 2022 --- Scientists from KeyGene, Wageningen University and Research and Japanese breeding company Takii are nearing a solution for breeding stronger crops faster with the discovery of the PAR gene which requires no pollination. Seed cuttings... Read More

Nestlé has discontinued a special edition KitKat range that featured images of sacred Hindu deities on the wrapper.

Cultural insensitivity? Nestlé drops Hindu KitKat range in India

24 Jan 2022 --- Faced with backlash from the Hindu community, Nestlé has discontinued a special edition KitKat range that featured images of sacred Hindu deities on the wrapper. The range was designed to honor the crafts of the Indian... Read More

The Vegan Society’s Vegan Trademark has partnered with US company RangeMe to make vegan brands more visible and accessible to retailers globally.

Vegan Trademark partners with RangeMe to scale animal-free products globally

24 Jan 2022 --- The Vegan Society’s Vegan Trademark has partnered with US company RangeMe to make vegan brands more visible and accessible to retailers globally. Read More

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The US National Institutes for Health is slated to award US$170 million in funding over the next five years for precision nutrition studies.

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NIH grants US$170M for grand-scale precision nutrition research, eying microbiome and machine learning

21 Jan 2022 --- The US National Institutes for Health (NIH) is slated to award US$170 million in funding over the next five years for precision nutrition... Read More

Ingredient Focus : Transparency claims boost NPD appeal

According to Innova Market Insights, the health of the planet is now the top global issue for consumers worldwide. In line with this, brands are adopting more prominent messages on-pack. Many consumers value honest and transparent information, and trust through communication is becoming more and... More

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Sweeteners innovation

The use of sweeteners in food & beverage launches is increasing globally, featuring a +3% year-over-year growth when comparing 2020 and 2021 launches. In 2021, the top categories of global product launches tracked with sweeteners were Bakery (18%), Soft Drinks (17%) and Sports Nutrition (17%). In 2021, Sucralose is the leading ingredient among the sweeteners tracked in food & beverage launches....
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TOP 5 INGREDIENTS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF FOOD & BEVERAGE LAUNCHES TRACKED WITH SWEETENERS (GLOBAL, 2021)

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