31 May 2024 --- The EU’s recent decision to ban smoke flavorings has spurred innovation in natural alternatives, including Biospringer’s smoked yeast flavoring. The natural ingredient can be used to elevate taste profiles in a host of alternative protein products, snacks and ready meals to target consumers looking for “bolder taste experiences.” Food Ingredients First catches up with Bénédicte Petton, EMEA marketing director at Biospringer by Lesaffre, to explore the smoke flavoring landscape, its challenges and the impact of tightening regulations on F&B innovators.