Balchem boosts microencapsulation capabilities with New York manufacturing hub
Global manufacturer of specialty ingredients for human nutrition, Balchem, plans to develop a new, high-capacity manufacturing facility for its advanced microencapsulated technologies for food...
Innova’s Global SVP Research unpacks prominent trends at Fi Europe 2025
GLP-1’s impact on the food industry, products powered by protein, and increasing fiber intake inspired conversations on the Fi Europe 2025 show floor in Paris, France (Dec 2–4). Food Ingredients...
Economic and regulatory pressures reshape chocolate and sugar confectionery
The chocolate and sugar confectionery space continues to face a myriad of challenges, including sugar taxes, high-fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS) regulations influencing formulation and marketing, and...
EU Commission approves Mars’ US$36B Kellanova deal
The European Commission has given the final green light, marking “unconditional approval” for the Mars and Kellanova merger. The combined snacking business is expected to generate around US$36...
Spanish authorities launch African swine fever probe as country grapples with export bans
Spanish authorities have launched a new investigation into African swine fever (ASF) while ramping up support for pork exporters who are being badly hit by the disease, which was initially detected...
Fi Europe 2025: Meurens Natural highlights clean processing for low-sugar and barista syrups
At Fi Europe 2025 in Paris, France, last week, Meurens highlighted its portfolio of clean label solutions, including low-sugar syrups and a barista oat syrup.
European Council and Parliament agree on new rules for genomic techniques
A provisional deal has been struck in Brussels that revises rules concerning new genomic techniques (NGTs), which the European Council and Parliament say will enhance the sustainability and...
Treasury Wine Estates highlights A$687.4M write down of US assets
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has announced it would write down the value of its US business by A$687.4 million. The company’s revision of its long-term growth comes amid a global trend of shifting...
