dsm-firmenich and Nous to launch Koncentra globally for caffeine-free energy and focus
Koncentra, a new botanical ingredient targeting energy, focus, and mood enhancement formulas, is launching globally through a partnership between dsm-firmenich and its developer, Nous, an Italian...
Organic farmers fear patents will undermine biodiversity wins in new seed law
EU policymakers are looking to cap off more than three years of negotiations following a final trilogue agreement on the new Regulation for the production and marketing of plant reproductive material...
Bug bites: Research shows consumers open to insect protein following first taste
New consumer research reveals that people who are initially hesitant to sample insect-based foods — increasingly positioned as a sustainable protein source — may enjoy the experience more than they...
Phytolon commercializes fermentation-based food colors following US$23.6M raise
Phytolon, specializing in novel fermentation-based pigment ingredients, has secured US$23.6 million in Series B financing to commercialize its natural food colors in the US. This round was led by an...
Arla Foods acquires Australian cottage cheese producer Brancourts
Strengthening its Australian dairy footprint, Arla Foods has moved to acquire family-owned cottage cheese producer Brancourts, while announcing plans to significantly expand local production. The...
PepsiCo and Fertiberia to decarbonize potato and corn farming in Europe
PepsiCo and Spain’s largest fertilizer producer Fertiberia have entered a long-term partnership to scale the utility of high-tech, green hydrogen-based fertilizers across Europe. Fertiberia has...
The Campbell’s Company acquires 49% in key pasta sauce producer La Regina
The Campbell’s Company has acquired a 49% interest in La Regina di San Marzano di Antonio Romano and La Regina Atlantica (combined, La Regina), which is the privately held maker of Rao’s Homemade...
Report flags gap between animal welfare pledges and action
Public commitments to higher farm animal welfare standards are high across the world’s largest food companies, but the pace of implementation remains slow across global supply chains, according to a...
