industry news
03 Oct 2023
--- Glyphosate supporters are fighting back against scientists and organizations that recently denounced the European Commission’s (EC) move to potentially reauthorize the weed-killing pesticide. Proponents of the...
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03 Oct 2023
--- The UK government is reviewing the threshold for labeling a beverage as “alcohol-free” as part of a package of plans geared toward decreasing the appetite for alcohol. Officials are also encouraging industry to...
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03 Oct 2023
--- Umiami, a French food tech company, has closed a €32.5 million (US$ 34.7 million) financing round. The funding is set to bolster the industrialization of its “umisation” technology, expedite European...
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03 Oct 2023
--- German start-up Nosh.bio and Ginkgo Bioworks have unveiled a partnership designed to further leverage mycoprotein as a key ingredient in plant-based foods that delivers a rich, savory and natural meaty taste.
03 Oct 2023
--- The UK government enforced a ban on all types of single-use plastic (SUP) on Sunday, including biodegradable, compostable and recycled items. While retailers are embracing the ban, packaging associations say they are...
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03 Oct 2023
--- Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and Instanta Sp. z o.o. have teamed up to inaugurate ILD Coffee Vietnam, a freeze-dried instant coffee facility. Together, the companies hope to serve consumers across established markets.
02 Oct 2023
--- Researchers at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have developed a method to make lactic acid using once discarded jackfruit seeds, which they say is a sustainable and more effective technique for formulating the...
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02 Oct 2023
--- The Spain Foodtech Program, a start-up acceleration initiative led by Eatable Adventures in collaboration with the National Center for Food Technology and Safety (CNTA) and the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX), has...
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02 Oct 2023
--- Novozymes has unveiled a new product that promises to shake up the plant-based meat industry by improving the texture and reducing the ingredient list of plant-based meat alternatives.
02 Oct 2023
--- Notpla’s coated packaging will be exempt from upcoming bans and taxes on disposable plastic food packaging in the EU. The UK-based start-up’s seaweed-based food packaging coating branded Notpla Coating has been...
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02 Oct 2023
--- A new study conducted by Kerry has revealed that one-third of consumers are willing to switch to brands or products that offer better shelf life. The results coincide with the UN’s International Day of Awareness of...
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02 Oct 2023
--- Symrise has introduced its “Enhanced Naturals @SPark” facility in Singapore dedicated to naturalness innovation. This expansion is driven by the industry’s increasing emphasis on sustainable, natural, and...
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29 Sep 2023
--- In industry news this week, Second Nature Brands plans to acquire Sahale Snacks from The J.M. Smucker Co. while Celanese Corporation completes the formation of Nutrinova, a food ingredients joint venture with Mitsui &...
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Cargill opens “world of protein under one roof,” boosting chicken concepts and AI for animal welfare
29 Sep 2023
--- Cargill has upgraded its chicken specialty facility in Saint-Cyr-en-Val, France with a latest Protein Innovation Hub to enable customers to co-create protein-rich menu strategies. The site enables innovation in protein...
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29 Sep 2023
--- The European Commission (EC) has proposed the re-approval of glyphosate, an ingredient in common weedkillers. Experts and environmentalists have expressed concern about the impact the continuous use of the chemical is having...
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29 Sep 2023
--- Balchem, a manufacturer of specialty ingredients for human nutrition and health, is launching a range of innovative products for the nutraceutical market at the SupplySide West exhibition in Las Vegas, US (Oct 26-27).
29 Sep 2023
--- As the mooncake season reaches its peak with the arrival of the Mid-Autumn Festival today, the traditional symbol of family reunion and cultural pastry of Asia is undergoing a reinvention.
29 Sep 2023
--- Olam Food Ingredients (Ofi) has announced the expansion of its dairy production facility and Ingredient Excellence Center (IEC) in Johor, Malaysia. The company has added a new milk powder dryer that could “more than...
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28 Sep 2023
--- Danone is funding projects across the Americas that promote nutrition and sustainable food systems. The five winners – each receiving US$50,000 – include a sustainable farming project in Puerto Rico, a tech...
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28 Sep 2023
--- Stravito has unveiled its latest generative AI feature that delivers fast and distilled market research and insights to F&B brands looking to stay on top of trends. The update reduces the time spent researching and...
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