08 Oct 2018 --- In this ever-evolving food culture, ADM is at-the-ready with the most on-trend, expansive and ever-expanding portfolio of flavorful, colorful, functional, nutritious and whole-food ingredients and the know-how to work with you to meet the needs of your brands, applications and target consumers.  We look forward to seeing you at the SIAL 2018 in Paris. October 21st - 25th, Paris, Hall 7, stand F 245

16 May 2018 --- Frutarom’s President of Natural Solutions is confident for the future of his business unit following Frutarom’s US$7.1 billion acquisition by International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF). Speaking with FoodIngredientsFirst at Vitafoods Europe in Geneva, Yoni Glickman says: “It is clear from conversations and public statements that IFF is very interested in our Natural Solutions business and specifically our health & nutrition business. It gives them another opportunity to grow and expand into an area where a lot of consumers are enthused by. Our ability to deliver natural concepts for taste & health; whether active ingredients, natural flavors or natural colors all together in new delivery systems is an advantage for us.”

27 Jun 2017 --- High protein formulations and targeted, highly functional ingredients continue to be a global trend. Ingredia continues to innovate to meet these market demands for the aging population. At VitaFoods, Ingredia presented their PRODIET Hydrolysate S 25 is a whey protein hydrolysate with a hydrolysis degree of 25%. According to Aude Ragot, “PRODIET Hydrolysate S 25 will trigger muscle synthesis in the elderly, thanks to the high content of leucine and its fast assimilation.” Also being presented at the show was PRODIET Fluid is native micellar casein which contains more than 87% protein on dry matter. Micellar caseins are slowly digested proteins, up to 7 hours after ingestion for the aging population. This makes it efficient to reduce night fasting period thanks to the slow amino acid release.

14 Aug 2023 --- In this week’s NewsBite, we explore the latest rule on the usage of partially hydrogenated oils in food and the UK government’s consultation on improving the enforcement and regulation of nutrition and health claims on food and drink products. Meanwhile, Cargill is bolstering efforts to protect forests by leveraging satellite-powered risk monitoring capabilities, and Campbell Soup Company is set to acquire Sovos Brands for US$23 per share in cash.

11 Nov 2022 --- Concerns are spreading in Europe that the “scandalous and dangerous” Mercosur-EU trade deal could return following Brazil’s election of Lula da Silva. Meanwhile, inflationary ripples across food markets are disrupting global dairy, as shortages and cost input hikes take a toll. At COP27 this week promises were made to put the green transition, especially in food, at the front and center of global talks.

07 Oct 2022 --- This week’s NewsBite highlights the US plant-based blip as JBS shuts down its US alternative meat operation. Meanwhile, alternative protein continues strong elsewhere as the sector pioneers and Chinese policymakers convene at a “historic” food innovation event, and new start-ups rise to the spotlight.

01 Sep 2021 --- The total amount of meat substitute launches is increasing globally, featuring a +39% year-over-year growth when comparing 2019 and 2020 launches. In 2020, the top flavors of global meat substitute launches tracked are smoked (6%), jackfruit (5%), and spinach (4%). In 2020, pea protein (34%), pea protein isolate (7%), and pea protein rehydrated (5%) are the top three leading pea protein ingredients among the meat substitute launches tracked. The top positionings of global meat substitute launches tracked in 2020 are vegan (12%), high/source of protein (9%), and vegetarian (6%).

01 Jul 2020 --- The use of starches in food & beverage launches has increased globally, featuring a +7% year-over-year growth when comparing 2019 and 2018 launches. In 2019, the top category of global product launches tracked with starches was Bakery (27%), with corn starch being the leading ingredient among the starches tracked. The top positionings of global product launches tracked with starches in 2019 were No Additives/Preservatives (17%), Gluten-Free (15%) and Vegetarian (9%).

01 May 2020 --- The use of hydrocolloids in food & beverage launches has increased globally, featuring a +7% year-over-year growth when comparing 2019 and 2018 launches. In 2019, the top category of global product tracked with hydrocolloids was Bakery (20%), with maltodextrin being the leading hydrocolloid among the hydrocolloids tracked. The top positionings of global food & beverage launches tracked with hydrocolloids in 2019 were No Additives/Preservatives (16%), Gluten-Free (15%) and Vegetarian (9%).