industry news
30 Nov 2023
--- KFC capitalizes on the classic aroma of its top secret 11-spice fried chicken recipe in a limited edition fragrance launch, available to customers in Spain as an add-on purchase at their fast-food outlets. The Eau...
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30 Nov 2023
--- Awareness about the health implications of consuming conventional meat is encouraging consumers to incorporate healthier and more sustainable foods into their diets. Formulators are leaning toward low-energy processing...
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30 Nov 2023
--- Olam food ingredients (ofi) is actively embracing innovative approaches and partnerships to cater to the growing demand for natural, traceable and sustainable ingredients. We speak to Defne Saral, SVP of sales at ofi, at...
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30 Nov 2023
--- Barry Callebaut is diving deep into what consumer preferences will shape the global and regional chocolate markets next year and beyond. Consumers are conscious of their spending, with financial concerns impacting all areas...
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30 Nov 2023
--- Artificial intelligence (AI) holds the potential to transform the consumer food sector by refining operation processes, forging deeper connections with consumers and developing innovative solutions for sustainability and...
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30 Nov 2023
--- New research from Tate & Lyle suggests younger consumers (18-34) are driving growth in the UK and Europe’s bakery sector, with almost half (45%) of these consumers purchasing bakery products every day. Meanwhile,...
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30 Nov 2023
--- US-based scientists are targeting dairy waste reduction by mass producing the black soldier fly that feeds on it and evaluating the insect’s potential as a feed for livestock, including poultry, swine, fish and...
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29 Nov 2023
--- Reporting from the Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) Innovation Awards in Frankfurt, Germany, Food Ingredients First speaks with the winners from each category. Among the winners, ChickP won in the plant-based category for its...
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29 Nov 2023
--- Turtle Tree’s LF+ — the world’s first precision fermentation-derived lactoferrin — obtains access to the US market by achieving self-affirmed Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status. The ingredient...
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29 Nov 2023
--- Oat is a popular and trendy plant-based ingredient that has been gaining traction across the F&B industry. But, as consumers continue to seek ingredients that offer the same functionality as animal-derived milk in...
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29 Nov 2023
--- Givaudan and the University of California Berkeley, US, are releasing new research on enhanced efficiencies in alternative protein. The partners’ fifth annual collaboration, the white paper outlines pathways to more...
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Fast-food failures: Chicken welfare report finds restaurant giants unprepared for Europe’s new rules
29 Nov 2023
--- European fast-food leaders are largely stalling on broiler chicken welfare standards, according to a new report from World Animal Protection. McDonald’s, Burger King and Starbucks are among the chains with “very...
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29 Nov 2023
--- As the world’s population rises, the search for sustainable alternative proteins continues to gather pace within the F&B industry. Food Ingredients First examines the consumer trends and market dynamics influencing...
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28 Nov 2023
--- FoodChain ID has joined forces with ReSeed to enhance transparency in the measurement and verification of sustainable practices within the agri-food supply chain, focusing on incentivizing and verifying carbon sequestration...
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28 Nov 2023
--- At this year’s Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) trade show, Roquette is presenting some of its latest concepts in nutritional and culinary creativity. The company is bringing to life its portfolio of plant-based...
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28 Nov 2023
--- Scientists investigating the aftermath of acute climate change on cereal crops have highlighted 7% to 23% crop yield losses in the absence of adaptive measures. These findings come from an analysis of the impact of...
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28 Nov 2023
--- KaTech by Ingredion was present in London earlier this month at the Plant Based World Expo Europe, showcasing its range of stabilizers and emulsifier solutions for plant-based food categories. The start-up, founded in 2012,...
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28 Nov 2023
--- National Farmers Union (NFU) Scotland is looking to the UK and Scottish governments for food labeling changes that will underpin the nation’s food security, self-sufficiency and bolster the home production of...
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28 Nov 2023
--- Vivici has partnered with Ginkgo Bioworks to advance the production of sustainable, nutritious, novel dairy protein made via precision fermentation. Through this collaboration, Vivici will leverage Ginkgo Bioworks’...
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27 Nov 2023
--- Foodiq has partnered with Blendhub’s global Food-as-a-Service (FaaS) platform to liaise with Blendhub and other partners to drive innovation among plant-based dairy substitutes and launch affordable alternative...
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