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EU Commission’s sustainable food dialogue pushes for urgent animal welfare revisions

11 Sep 2024 --- Animal protection groups welcome the conclusions of the European Commission’s (EC) Strategic Dialogue, which is set to inform the EU’s vision for agriculture and food in the first 100 days of Ursula von der Leyen’s second term as EC president. The final report urges the EC to deliver the revision of animal welfare legislation by 2026, including a phase-out of...

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Boosting beverages: Sugar reduction, natural ingredients and health benefits dominate drinks market

04 Sep 2024 --- The recent growth in the beverage market reflects consumers’ increasing focus on health and wellness, along with a rising preference for premium products, according to industry experts. Meanwhile, holistic solutions with an enhanced nutrition profile, low-sugar offerings made with natural sources, and health-forward innovation are currently dominating the beverage...

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Interview: ADM stands by nutrition strategy amid plant-based slowdown

10 Sep 2024 --- ADM reinforces its commitment to integrated nutrition solutions across its ingredient portfolio and alternative protein innovation amid a slowdown in the plant-based space. The food leader maintains that nutrition solutions for people and pets will continue to underpin its consolidation strategy and uncover new growth opportunities. In this interview, ADM’s Ian Pinner,...

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Technical Paper

Flavor and Functional Ingredients in Dairy Beverages

Dairy beverages offer an attractive nutrition profile for health-conscious consumers and provide a base for uniquely flavored functional drinks, but flavor masking and modulation are often required to make them viable. Download the whitepaper to explore application possibilities and learn how Virginia Dare can help bring them to life.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Virginia Dare.

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Everything you should know about Cocoa extracts & flavors: PROVA shares its expertise

In a specific cocoa context, PROVA will share its expertise from cocoa extraction to the functional solutions brought by cocoa extracts and flavors. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and to discover the solutions developed to address your current challenges around the chocolate and cocoa taste!

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Bluewater: Café Station empowers baristas & helps transform the bean-to-taste bud journey

Water purification and beverage innovator Bluewater recently unveiled a coffee brewing solution at the World of Coffee trade show in Copenhagen. Maximillian Lundin, product marketing manager at the company, tells us how the Bluewater Café Station can enhance the flavors of coffee, marrying mineral science, water and coffee beans together to make the perfect brew.

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IFT First 2024 review: Natural ingredients, protein boosts and planetary health

Clean label ingredients were a hot topic at IFT First 2024 (July 15–17) following mainstream media debates on ultra-processed foods and California’s recent ban on several additives and colors. At the same time, the Chicago-based trade show spotlighted a wealth of functional F&B to boost hydration, protein...
15 Jul 2024 - 17 Jul 2024 McCormick Place, 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago
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Deeply divided? Calls for EU’s future of food and agriculture to focus on farmers

05 Sep 2024 --- The final version of a report detailing the future of European food and farming following a lengthy consultation with agri-food stakeholders across the supply chain was presented to the European Commission (EC) president Ursula von der Leyen yesterday. There are mixed reactions to the strategic dialogue. However, many agri-food players welcome recommendations focused on...

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Plant-based trends thrive amid increasing flexitarian diets and hybrid protein innovations

11 Sep 2024 --- Increased consumer interest in health and sustainability and the ability to make more varied choices are fueling plant-based innovation. F&B innovators are responding to emerging plant-based trends, such as flexitarian diets,... Read More

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Campbell drops “soup” from company name to better reflect growing product line

11 Sep 2024 --- Campbell Soup Company plans to rename itself The Campbell’s Company to align with its “evolution and transformed portfolio,” which includes sauces, snacks and beverages in addition to soup. This comes months... Read More

A group of food industry organizations are coming together to establish the “Food Industry FSMA 204 Collaboration."

US food safety: F&B organizations join forces to get ahead of new track and trace rules

11 Sep 2024 --- A group of food industry organizations are coming together to establish the “Food Industry FSMA 204 Collaboration” to improve overall understanding and prepare for the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)... Read More

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Trade group urges California to adopt proven hemp beverage regulations

11 Sep 2024 --- The leading trade association of the hemp beverage industry, the Hemp Beverage Alliance, says it is “disappointed” with the recent mischaracterization of hemp beverages in California, US. Read More

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Simply Good Foods-backed research supports healthiness of low-carb diets

11 Sep 2024 --- A well-constructed low-carbohydrate diet can meet and even exceed people’s nutrient needs, according to a new modeling study. As these... Read More

Ingredient Focus : Plant-based trends

Innova Market Insights data indicates that half of consumers worldwide prioritize familiar culinary formats when purchasing plant-based products. From July 2019 to June 2024, food & beverage NPD featuring plant-based claims increased by 18%. The Dairy category accounted for almost one-third of... More

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Boosting Beverages innovation

Innova Market Insights data indicates that global Soft Drink launches grew by 1% from July 2022 to June 2024. The top subcategory from July 2023 to June 2024 was Juices & Nectars (21%). Citric Acid led with a 45% share in new product launches, with the top positionings being Ethical Packaging (66%), No Additives/Preservatives (18%), and Ethical Environment (13%).
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TOP 5 SELECTED INGREDIENTS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF SOFT DRINK LAUNCHES (GLOBAL, JULY 2023 – JUNE 2024)

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