Inside the K-food craze: How Korean brands plan to expand internationally
Inside the K-food craze: How Korean brands plan to expand internationally
The K-food craze is in full swing, with traditional ingredients such as kimchi and gochujang paste becoming widely available far beyond their place of origin. South Korean brands’ instant foods, such as prepackaged ramen noodles, toppoki, rice, and mandu dumplings, are also growing in popularity worldwide. It is therefore fitting that South Korea was the official “partner country” of Anuga 2025. The trade show, held earlier this month in Cologne, Germany, attracted over 145,000 visitors and more than 8,000 exhibitors, including many of South Korea’s leading food and food ingredient companies. 
Sweetener solutions: Rare sugars, sweet proteins & stevia inspire sugar reduction innovation
Sweetener solutions: Rare sugars, sweet proteins & stevia inspire sugar reduction innovation
Sweetener innovation is evolving as formulators converge science and sensory design to reshape how sweetness is developed across F&B categories. Reducing sugar is more important than ever for health-conscious consumers, but R&D efforts involve much more than simply swapping one ingredient for another.
Arsenio CEO discusses olive oil transparency and consumer trust as prices stabilize
Arsenio CEO discusses olive oil transparency and consumer trust as prices stabilize
Olive oil prices hit a record high over the last two years, driven by lower production, climate change challenges, and a spike in adulteration and fraud cases. But now, the European market is showing signs of stabilization.
Beyond Flavor: How Yeast-Based Ingredients redefine texture and functionality in Modern Proteins
Beyond Flavor: How Yeast-Based Ingredients redefine texture and functionality in Modern Proteins
Yeast-derived ingredients are emerging as powerful tools to enhance texture and functionality in both processed meats and plant-based products. Rich in proteins and carbohydrates, these natural ingredients improve emulsification, water retention, and structure, offering clean-label alternatives to traditional binders and helping formulators achieve superior mouthfeel and stability.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Biolev by Levapan.
Anuga 2025: Seaweed-based vegan shrimp delivers on taste amid protein challenges
Anuga 2025: Seaweed-based vegan shrimp delivers on taste amid protein challenges

Seaweed product specialist Jens Møller has developed a vegan alternative to cold-water shrimp with an enhanced organoleptic profile, ideal for convenience foods. Jonas Bech Kristensen, sales manager, explains how attempts to add protein to the formulation resulted in a compromised eating experience. The current version boasts no cholesterol, low calories, and an improved flavor compared to earlier iterations.

SupplySide Global 2025 preview: Ingredient innovations power next-wave nutrition
SupplySide Global 2025 preview: Ingredient innovations power next-wave nutrition
As the global health and nutrition industry converges in Las Vegas, US, for SupplySide Global 2025, innovation will once again take center stage. From next-gen proteins and precision fermentation breakthroughs to cutting-edge taste modulation and sustainable ingredients, this year’s exhibitors redefine what’s possible in food, beverage, supplement, and functional health applications. Attendees can expect a dynamic showcase of technologies that enhance taste, texture, and nutrition while supporting wellness, longevity, and performance.

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Greencore-Bakkavor merger: UK competition watchdog raises concerns over chilled...
Greencore-Bakkavor merger: UK competition watchdog raises concerns over chilled sauces
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that Greencore Group’s acquisition of Bakkavor Group raises competition concerns, and a phase two probe now needs to be conducted.
Gulfood Manufacturing 2025: Ingredion to spotlight advanced sugar reduction...
Gulfood Manufacturing 2025: Ingredion to spotlight advanced sugar reduction solutions
Ingredion is leveraging its advanced sugar reduction technologies and proprietary Reb M sweetener variety to increase the consumer appeal of beverage and dairy applications. The company will showcase its new Dulcent Sweetener Solutions with other sugar reduction, texture, and clean label solutions at the upcoming Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 in Dubai (November 4-6).
Coca-Cola recalls canned sodas in Texas amid consumer health concerns
Coca-Cola recalls canned sodas in Texas amid consumer health concerns
Coca-Cola has recalled over 70,000 products in Texas, US, after metal fragments were discovered in canned beverages. The US FDA issued a Class II recall on the products, which include popular brands Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, and Sprite, amid consumer laceration and illness risks.
Novonesis and Noma fuse culinary craft with biology to create new flavors
Novonesis and Noma fuse culinary craft with biology to create new flavors
Global biosolutions player Novonesis and acclaimed restaurant and food laboratory Noma have forged a partnership to boost flavor through chef- and scientist-led innovation.
Cultivated meat? EIT Food investigates European appetite for biotech foods
Cultivated meat? EIT Food investigates European appetite for biotech foods
European consumers are becoming more open to trying food made using biotechnology, but the acceptance is selective, a report by EIT Food’s Consumer Observatory reveals. Nearly 40% of consumers are willing to try cultivated meat, while 43% are open to precision-fermented dairy products.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients pioneers prebiotic solutions for gut and muscle...
FrieslandCampina Ingredients pioneers prebiotic solutions for gut and muscle health

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Gut health is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of holistic well-being and performance. Science continues to reveal how the gut microbiome influences areas of human health, far beyond that of nutrient absorption. Recent studies have highlighted how the gut affects energy metabolism, recovery, and even physical performance. To understand more about the growing gut health category, Nutrition Insight sits down with Eline Verrijk, FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ marketing manager for performance and active nutrition, to discuss how the company leverages its deep dairy expertise to pioneer prebiotic innovations. 
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Innova Market Insights announces F&B trends for 2026: Gut...
Gut health, protein intake, and mental health support have emerged as key food and beverage industry drivers. Food Ingredients First spotlights Innova Market Insights’ top ten industry trends for 2026, as plant-based foods and functional beverages also gain traction.
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Cargill unlocks multi-source toolkit to propel alt-protein...
Health-conscious consumers are increasingly adopting flexitarian diets and demanding familiar sensory experiences from alt-protein foods. Formulators like Cargill are tapping a combination of protein solutions through fermentation, plant-based, and hybrid technologies to create a new generation of functional protein solutions that satisfy consumer palates while advancing food sustainability.

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Reducing salt in F&B launchesOct2025

Innova Market Insights data shows that consumers worldwide are actively reducing salt in their diets, with 60% opting for the reduced-sodium claim. This has led to an increase in launches with fewer s...

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Up & coming proteins Oct 2025

According to Innova Market Insights data, consumers are interested in various ingredients as their protein sources. One in two consumers picks rice as their primary protein source. Some 43% of consumers name vegetables (broccoli, spinach, asparagus, etc.) as their preferred protein source, while 41% pick various nuts, opening a path to ingredient innovation in F&B space.

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Healthy beveragesOct 2025

Innova Market Insights survey shows that consuming F&B drinks with health benefits is among the top three ways consumers aim for self-sufficiency. By understanding these needs, brands can create functional beverages that reduce stress and drive growth. Innova also reports a 9% compound annual growth in beverage launches with health claims between July 2020 and June 2025.

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