US FDA removes Orange B authorization, targets Citrus Red No. 2
The US FDA has removed “outdated authorizations” for petroleum-based color additives as part of its ongoing strategy to improve food supply safety in the country. The agency has issued a final order...
Flavor innovation in 2026: Swicy heat, tropical twists and sensory surprises
Flavor innovation is becoming more deliberate amid economic pressures and consumer demands for more than just taste. F&B manufacturers now need to develop flavors that offer affordable indulgence,...
Beyond sweet and salty: ADM identifies six forces redefining global snack NPD
Health-conscious consumers are increasingly scanning snack aisles for products offering indulgence, taste, and value — often in the same bite. Once limited to the choice between sweet and salty,...
Dairy proteins from plants: Scientists unlock seed biotechnology for cow-free casein
Scientists in Israel have uncovered what they call an “unexpected” way for plant seeds to produce and store β-casein — a major milk protein that contributes to the nutritional value, texture, and...
Mane secures global license for Arzeda’s AI-designed Reb M sugar-reduction technology
Flavor and fragrance company Mane has acquired an exclusive global license to produce and commercialize US-based Arzeda’s ViaLeaf Reb M technology. The process uses AI-designed enzymes to make Reb M...
MycoTechnology and Adorvia combine sweet protein and Reb M stevia for sugar reduction
MycoTechnology has partnered with stevia ingredient company Adorvia Biotechnology to advance reduced-sugar innovations as consumer demands for healthier F&B continue to proliferate. With this move,...
ADM partners with The Every Company for precision-fermented egg protein scale up in US
ADM is collaborating with The EveryCompany to scale production of Every’s OvoPro egg white protein made using fermentation. The move aims to advance the formulation and commercialization of...
UK regulators issue new guidance to speed up cell-cultivated food approvals amid industry challenges
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has unveiled four guidance documents to support businesses developing cell-cultivated products and other novel foods. The resources, developed in partnership with...
