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The future of protein: Industry shifts toward a more diversified ecosystem
As food manufacturers face rising demand for protein alongside pressure on cost, supply chains, sustainability, and sensory performance, the F&B industry is moving beyond the idea that one protein...
Rabobank warns of rising El Niño risks across food commodities
A strengthening El Niño is putting a range of agricultural commodities under renewed weather pressure, with cocoa, palm oil, sugar, Robusta coffee, and Australian grains among the markets most...
Blackcurrant carves out premium niche in food and beverage innovation
Blackcurrant may not have the global scale of strawberry or raspberry, but its distinctive flavor, intense color, and premium positioning are creating new opportunities for food and beverage...
Fermentation emerges as key flavor lever for premium Australian cocoa
Research from the University of Queensland (UQ) suggests Australia’s unique cocoa fermentation environments could help local chocolate producers develop more distinctive flavor profiles and...
Lallemand boosts enzyme and microbial capabilities with BIO-CAT acquisition
Lallemand has completed its acquisition of US-based BIO-CAT Enzymes & Microbials. The deal strengthens its capabilities in enzymes, probiotics, and microbial technologies, while expanding its...
Ahold Delhaize Q2 results highlight ingredient opportunities in private-label innovation
Ahold Delhaize’s second-quarter 2026 results suggest the biggest takeaway for ingredient suppliers lies beyond the retailer’s modest sales growth. While net sales rose 1.9% at constant exchange rates...
ADM’s Flavors lifts Nutrition segment as crushing and ethanol drive Q2 growth
ADM reports continued momentum across its ingredients businesses, with its second-quarter 2026 results showing stronger performance in areas including human nutrition, flavors, and value-added...
Aleph Farms clears Singapore regulatory hurdle as cultivated beef nears commercial launch
Israeli cultivated meat company Aleph Farms has secured regulatory approval from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). The approval marks another milestone in the commercialization of cultivated beef and...
