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Kerry and Cosun Ingredients target Indonesia’s biotics market amid live culture and halal shifts
Indonesia’s food and drug agency (BPOM) has cleared a probiotic ingredient for on-pack “Live Culture” claims, and the country’s Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) announced a...
Bakery reformulation enters new era as ingredients balance nutrition, taste and texture
Bakery is experiencing a reformulation renaissance as protein and fiber fortification, along with lower sugar and sodium, drive innovation in the sector. Bolstered by consumer demands for more...
California Natural Color expands natural color production amid US synthetic dye phaseout
California Natural Color is expanding its headquarters and primary production facility in Fresno, California, US. Once complete, the company says the expanded space will increase its capacity, and...
Beyond the GLP-1 badge: How reformulation is redefining protein, fiber and satiety
Ingredient suppliers and food manufacturers are investing in formulations aimed at consumers using GLP-1 medications, with a focus on attributes often associated with their nutritional needs,...
“Proteinmaxxing” and GLP-1 drive whey squeeze as suppliers scale and diversify
Whey protein is under pressure and demand has climbed fast enough that suppliers are rebuilding around it. GLP-1 drugs have driven demand for high-quality dairy protein, as consumers load more...
Engineered yeasts turn PET bottles and crop waste into 3D-printed protein cookies
Researchers reveal that programming yeasts can make them convert PET, a type of plastic that is often used to make soda and water bottles, and crop residue into edible protein, vitamins, and flavor...
FDA proposes mandatory GRAS notifications as US moves to define ultra-processed foods
The US FDA has unveiled its proposal requiring companies to notify the agency every time they conclude an ingredient is generally recognized as safe (GRAS). The move will close a route that the FDA...
Ingredion sugar reduction expert: How stevia and sweet proteins close savory formulation gaps
Sugar appears in products consumers rarely associate with sweetness, including ready meals, sauces, and marinades. Modern shoppers recognize this and increasingly want the ingredient reduced. They...
