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“A titanic challenge”: Policy institute warns EU’s deforestation rules threaten key stakeholders

17 Sep 2024 --- Competere has written to the European Commission (EC), proposing an approach that reduces costs for vulnerable smallholder farmers and European consumers in light of the incoming European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The policy institute has concerns that the EUDR in its current form alienates critical stakeholders.“There are tens of millions of smallholders with diverse...

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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, hybrid proteins and clean labels while supporting consumers who ask for environmentally friendly food options that do not compromise on flavor, texture...

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Colombian chocolate manufacturer targets plant-based substitutes as healthy snacking proliferates

17 Sep 2024 --- The plant-based space is diversifying to accommodate evolving consumer trends as convenience and indulgence fuel increasing demand for on-the-go snacks. The rise of flexitarian diets, primarily plant-forward diets with occasional meat consumption, presents innovation opportunities for snacking companies. Food Ingredients First sits down with Daniela Quintero, director of...

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Innova Market Insights data shows a 5% increase in food & beverage launches featuring ethical claims from July 2019 to June 2024. The bakery category led these launches, accounting for 13% of NPD, while meat substitutes saw the most significant growth, with a 14% increase over five years. Ethical environmental claims also experienced a 14% growth during this period.

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Create delicious plant-based meals with Biospringer by Lesaffre

Discover the fermentation-based solutions offered by Biospringer by Lesaffre to create great-tasting formulations for plant-based foods and beverages. A range of products, from yeast extracts to yeast proteins, to enhance the quality of your final product and provide food enjoyment. Download our ebook to learn how Biospringer by Lesaffre can help you.

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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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Melt&Marble: Company completes first successful demo-scale fermentation for designer fats

Melt&Marble has successfully scaled up its precision fermentation process for designer fats to over ten thousand liters. Large quantities of fat produced from the demo run will pave the way for application pilots, moving the company closer to commercialization. We speak with CBO Thomas Cresswell to find out more.

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Nutri-Score creator: Danone’s decision to drop labels from dairy and plant-based drinks “regrettable”

16 Sep 2024 --- Dairy giant Danone recently announced it would phase out the Nutri-Score label from its dairy and plant-based drinks packaging in Europe, following an amendment classifying such drinks under the “beverage category.” The company told us the updated rules give consumers an “erroneous view of the nutritional and functional quality of drinkable dairy and plant-based...

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Animal-free advances: Investment propels Standing Ovation’s precision fermentation-based casein

17 Sep 2024 --- French protein company Standing Ovation has netted €3.75 million (US$4.16 million) in funds to ramp up the development and sales of its precision fermentation-based casein protein for dairy applications. Its flagship... Read More

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Nestlé establishes its first food manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia

17 Sep 2024 --- Nestlé agrees plans for its first food manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia with investment from the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (Modon). The project aims in its initial stages to produce... Read More

Grub Market has unveiled Grub Assist Charts, a new AI-powered data visualization tool that provides real-time business insights to food supply chain businesses.

Grub Market elevates supply chain insights with AI-powered visualization tool

17 Sep 2024 --- American food tech company Grub Market has unveiled Grub Assist Charts, a new AI-powered data visualization tool that provides real-time business insights to food supply chain businesses. The AI assistant gives intelligent analysis... Read More

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Keurig Dr Pepper’s 7up refreshes brand with first packaging redesign in a decade

17 Sep 2024 --- 7up has unveiled its modernized brand and packaging across its beverage cans, PET bottles and multipacks. “One of the first strategic choices we made was to maintain the iconic green color of 7up and make it the keystone of a... Read More

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Gnosis by Lesaffre and Gencor detail new Landkind Pure Salidroside US distribution deal

17 Sep 2024 --- Gencor recently announced its partnership with Gnosis by Lesaffre to distribute its Landkind Pure Salidroside in the US. The two companies dive... Read More

Ingredient Focus : Unlocking taste and texture in emulsion NPD

Innova Market Insights data indicates that consumers globally seek out texture and taste for an extra touch of indulgence. Emulsion launches with emulsifiers and texturizers grew 9% annually from July 2019 to June 2024, with Europe accounting for 31%. Increasingly used in soft drinks, sauces, and... 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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