functional ingredients
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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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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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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27 Sep 2023
--- The food and beverage (F&B) industry is gearing up for the Anuga trade show in Cologne, Germany (Oct 7-11), where the latest trends and innovations will be on display. With changing consumer preferences, sustainability...
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26 Sep 2023
--- Austria-based Kern Tec has landed €12 million (US$ 12.7 million) in funding to bolster the production and commercialization of its sustainable ingredients derived from upcycled stone fruit pits such as apricots, plums...
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25 Sep 2023
--- At Vitafoods Asia in Bangkok, Thailand, multifunctional ingredients with varied applications took center stage. Nutrition Insight speaks with representatives from NutriLeads, Prinova and Kemin about the companies’...
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22 Sep 2023
--- French natural ingredient supplier Alland & Robert has received the Fair for Life (FFL) certification for its acacia gum, which includes both the seyal and senegal varieties of the vegetal gum. This is reportedly the...
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22 Sep 2023
--- As kids return to school, Balchem Human Nutrition is shining a spotlight on cognitive support solutions for kids’ neurodevelopment. The company will focus on its iron and ingredient Ferrochel and its choline offering...
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21 Sep 2023
--- Belgium-based Urban Crop Solutions (UCS) and Germany’s Aixponic have developed a new technology in sustainable agriculture that cultivates saltwater plants through indoor farming technology. The collaboration addresses...
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21 Sep 2023
--- Nutrition and wellness ingredients manufacturer and distributor NutriOriginal unveils TurmiMax Bio, a turmeric supplement it says expands the ingredient’s potential through its patented combination of naturally...
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21 Sep 2023
--- The global trade fair will highlight food innovations and industry’s intrinsic link to the environment and climate through the theme “Sustainable Growth” which will come into sharpened focus in Cologne (Oct...
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20 Sep 2023
--- The UK is experiencing an unexpected decline in inflation, with the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) falling to 6.7% in August while standing at 6.8% in July. The sudden fall eases the strain of grocery expenses on consumers, but...
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18 Sep 2023
--- The human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) science team at Chr. Hansen reveals the results of a comprehensive review of 26 clinical studies, which it says provides compelling evidence on the safety, toleration and positive effects...
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18 Sep 2023
--- Symrise has unveiled a range of Diana Food chickpea and aquafaba ingredients that are being slated to open further opportunities for developing plant-based food products with cleaner labels. Food formulators are increasingly...
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15 Sep 2023
--- In industry news this week, Austrian food-tech start-up Revo Foods announced it will launch a 3D-printed vegan salmon filet in Rewe supermarket. The mycoprotein-based filet becomes the world’s first 3D-printed food...
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14 Sep 2023
--- Korean food tech start-up HN-Novatech has launched ACOMS: the world’s first proprietary heme-based seaweed ingredient for use in plant-based meat products in Singapore. Additionally, the company has recently landed...
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12 Sep 2023
--- Nestlé UK & Ireland and Cargill have unveiled a regenerative agriculture initiative to recycle cocoa shells from a confectionary site in York, UK, into a low-carbon fertilizer. A two-year trial, using a process...
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Roquette: Maximizing sensory appeal of pea protein-fortified products “key for plant-based adoption”
08 Sep 2023
--- In the plant-based market, negative sensory experiences have left some consumers disappointed, according to Roquette, a family-owned France-based business. According to an Innova Market Insights 2023 Market Trend Survey,...
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06 Sep 2023
--- Physical and mental well-being are the critical factors steering consumers toward a healthy lifestyle in a world that demands every inch of their energy, day in and day out. It’s no surprise that foods that increase...
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06 Sep 2023
--- Nasekomo, a Bulgaria-based insect-tech scale-up, has been awarded a grant under the European Recovery and Sustainability Plan. The funding comes from enterprises that have previously received the Seal of Excellence from the...
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