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Supply issues and rising energy costs impact starch and hydrocolloids availability, flags DSM exec
27 Mar 2023
--- During the last few years, DSM has witnessed two main driving forces in the hydrocolloid arena. The first is volatile ingredient costs and availability, and the second is increasing consumer demand for healthier, more... Read More
Chocolate balls.
Norevo’s novel glazing agent cuts down costs while streamlining chocolate production
27 Mar 2023
--- With a chocolate glazing agent that promises stable gloss results, low dosage requirement and fast drying time for soft chocolate and compound surfaces, Norevo’s Quick Gloss DF is designed to raise production... Read More
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Honey fraud causing a buzz in Europe as imports are mixed with syrup
27 Mar 2023
--- According to European Commission investigations, 46% of collected samples of honey imports are suspected of being adulterated with syrups. This situation has been denounced by Copa and Cogeca, who insist it is high time for... Read More
Man and woman in supermarket looking at a product label.
FDA examines the definition of “healthy” with dietary guidance statements on food labels
27 Mar 2023
--- Consumers will soon have more nutritional information on the label to help improve their dietary choices, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guides food manufacturers on how and when to use Dietary Guidance Statements... Read More
delicious berry cheese cake with a slice partially removed and crumbs on the plate
Precision fermentation predicted to “disrupt the food system as we know it”
27 Mar 2023
--- A new category of food and ingredients is coming to the market produced by precision fermentation. The technology that has been around for decades to make insulin and vitamins is now gaining speed in new applications –... Read More
DNA string and corn.
Gene-editing Bill: Biotech isn’t a “silver bullet” but will boost climate-friendly food and nutrition
24 Mar 2023
--- The Genetic Technology Bill (Precision Breeding) has been given Royal Assent in England which brings in a new law that will help develop foods with increased nutritional value, maximized flavor and longer shelf life.
IFF expands Europe innovation hub with new flavor creation labs in Denmark
24 Mar 2023
--- International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has increased its innovation capabilities with two new flavor labs in Northern Europe. The sweet and culinary flavor creation labs are the latest addition to the company’s... Read More
Maximizing plant-based potential: “Green gastronomy brimming with opportunities,” flags Planteneers
24 Mar 2023
--- Innovation within the plant-based space may be slowing somewhat and facing inevitable roadblocks as it evolves ever more into the mainstream. However, the space remains ripe with growth opportunities as future food relies on... Read More
Chickpea isolate emerges as key ingredient for fermented plant-based cheese
24 Mar 2023
--- ChickP Protein’s patented chickpea isolate demonstrates its capacity to act as an multifaceted plant-based protein alternative for cheese analogs. The Israel-based food tech start-up has created chickpea-based cream... Read More
Weekly Roundup: AAK accelerates plant-based, Pernod Ricard in peanut butter-flavored whiskey deal
24 Mar 2023
--- This week in industry news, natural ingredients boosted Nexira’s financial results, Kraft Heinz and BEES expanded their partnership in Latin America, while AAK invested in plant-based food developments. Meanwhile, Bay... Read More
Girl in a supermarket.
Study addresses iron inadequacies in EAT-Lancet’s nutritionally controversial planetary health diet
23 Mar 2023
--- After a recent study published by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) found micronutrient shortfalls in the EAT-Lancet planetary health diet. They are addressing concerns that the suggested diets are inadequate... Read More
Woman farming on field for sustainable start-up
Tech & innovation: EIT Food winners driving change across protein diversification and agriculture
23 Mar 2023
--- Fermented food, plant-based alternatives and insect proteins feature among the innovations hailed as the brightest food tech by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Food. FoodIngredientsFirst speaks with... Read More
IFE Manufacturing 2023: Yeast-based vegan cheese and soy-free soy flavors
23 Mar 2023
--- Lallemand Bio-Ingredients (LBI), a division of Lallemand, was at the International Food & Drink Event (IFE) Manufacturing this week in London (March 20-22). FoodIngredientsFirst caught up with Janusz Wielich, sales... Read More
Food waste.
Researchers fight food waste with color-changing spoilage sensor
23 Mar 2023
--- To tackle dangerous compounds left behind when foods like fish, meat and cheese decompose, a team of scientists from the South Korean Pusan National University has developed a color-changing portable sensor that quickly... Read More
Cocoa bean.
Sustainable chocolate: Barry Callebaut and Nestlé partner in Côte d’Ivoire agroforestry project
23 Mar 2023
--- In a long-term agreement, Barry Callebaut and Nestlé plan to roll out 11,500 hectares of agroforestry, including payments for ecosystem services, in an effort that will protect biodiversity and support the livelihoods... Read More
Cooked chicken.
GOOD Meat’s cell-based products clear FDA hurdles in the second US cultivated meat authorization
22 Mar 2023
--- The cultivated meat division of food technology company Eat Just, Inc, GOOD Meat, has received a “no questions” letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which means it has cleared crucial safety... Read More
Tractor on a farm.
FoodDrinkEurope calls on EU to invest in “largely ignored” agri-food sector
22 Mar 2023
--- As EU leaders meet to discuss the ongoing challenges of climate change, the invasion of Ukraine, the cost-of-living crisis and various other disruptions faced by the industry, FoodDrinkEurope has written to EU president Von... Read More
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IFE Manufacturing 2023: Berlin Packaging showcases carbon-neutral spirit bottles
22 Mar 2023
--- Berlin Packaging is highlighting its carbon-neutral spirit bottles at the International Food & Drink Event (IFE) Manufacturing this week in London (March 20-22). PackagingInsights spoke with Mark Crumpton, a specialist... Read More
Person behind a computer in a computer lab.
Clinical trials back plant-source peptides discovered by Artificial Intelligence
22 Mar 2023
--- Two clinical studies have verified the efficacy of PeptiStrong, a plant-sourced ingredient extracted from fava beans and containing cell-signaling peptides. The ingredient, identified by biotech specialist Nuritas’... Read More
Eggs breaking into dough.
Emulsifiers, the “unsung heroes“ of the food industry, providing stability in unstable times
22 Mar 2023
--- Often overlooked despite being one of the most widely used ingredients in the industry, emulsifiers quietly work behind the scenes to give chocolate its sheen, bread a longer lifespan and ice cream its smoothness. As the... Read More
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