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Ashwagandha targets mainstream F&B as formulation hurdles test suppliers
Ashwagandha (or Indian Ginseng) is moving beyond its traditional position in capsules and powders, as manufacturers explore its potential in functional drinks, coffee and tea blends, confectionery,...
EFSA finds aspartame-acesulfame salt safe at current exposure level
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has completed its re-evaluation of aspartame-acesulfame salt (E962), concluding that its currently reported uses and use levels do not raise safety concerns....
EU procurement reform could unlock new markets for sustainable ingredients
The European Commission’s proposed Public Procurement Act (PPA) could reshape how public institutions buy food, shifting the focus away from lowest-cost tenders toward broader considerations around...
Kerry Health & Therapeutics VP: Indonesia’s biotics opportunity lies in affordable everyday foods
Kerry is targeting opportunities to move probiotics and postbiotics into everyday bakery and snack products in Indonesia. The focus comes as regulatory developments give manufacturers new ways to...
Vegetarian Society registers certification marks in EU amid rising F&B demand
The Vegetarian Society has registered its modernized Vegetarian Approved and Vegan Approved certification marks in the EU. The move gives food and beverage manufacturers greater scope to use the...
Nestlé bets on “fewer, bigger” innovations to drive scalable food growth
Nestlé is rolling out a new generation of dessert solutions in Brazil and China. The move illustrates how the food giant is concentrating its innovation resources on scalable platforms that can be...
US–Canada trade dispute escalates as whey import ban and dairy tariffs disrupt ingredient trade
The US–Canada trade dispute has intensified, with Washington moving to ban imports of several Canadian whey products and Ottawa imposing tariffs of up to 50% on US dairy ingredients. Under a White...
“APAC consumers want it all”: Ingredion targets texture, health and affordability
Ingredion will showcase food and beverage concepts designed to combine multisensory appeal with improved nutritional profiles and cost-effective formulation at Fi Asia Indonesia 2026 next week. The...
