functional ingredients
26 Jul 2024
--- Symrise has unveiled a Digital Immersion Co-Creation Center in Singapore — a facility blending market, consumer and sensory insights with cutting-edge technology. The digitally enabled, purpose-built space marks the...
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26 Jul 2024
--- Regulatory, standardization and accreditation institutions from Latin America and the Caribbean have legally formed the Environmental Alliance of America to develop a new regional eco-labeling program. The Alliance targets...
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26 Jul 2024
--- Loryma has formulated three low-calorie, wheat-based fat replacers that are poised to offer processing and nutritional benefits to manufacturers of meat alternatives, meat products and hybrids. Norbert Klein, head of R&D...
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25 Jul 2024
--- Sugar reduction was a major theme at IFT First 2024 in Chicago, US (July 15–17). Ingredient and technology companies showcased natural and novel solutions to help F&B manufacturers overcome a difficult challenge:...
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25 Jul 2024
--- Ingredion has launched Fibertex CF 500 and Fibertex CF 100, multi-benefit citrus fibers that provide enhanced texturizing properties and a clean label for consumer-preferred products in the EMEA.
25 Jul 2024
--- Onego Bio has secured €14 million (US$15.2 million) in new EU and investor funding to commercialize its precision-fermentation-based egg protein “Bioalbumen” in North America. The ingredient is bioidentical...
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24 Jul 2024
--- Danone is exploring a multi-year collaboration with Microsoft to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) throughout Danone’s operations. The companies intend to launch a Danone Microsoft AI Academy dedicated to...
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24 Jul 2024
--- Diverse taste sensations, enhanced mouthfeel and demands for firmer texture are gaining ground as consumer expectations from F&B surpass flavor boundaries. Meeting culinary fusion and layered texture demands while...
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23 Jul 2024
--- The EU Council has ratified regulations for the digital labeling of fertilizing products in an effort to enhance label readability and simplify suppliers’ labeling obligations.The Council says the regulation promotes...
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23 Jul 2024
--- GoodMills Innovation is expanding the production of plant-based ingredients through a new production tower, “Tower III,” in Germany, focusing on the texturization of plant-based proteins for use in vegetarian and...
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22 Jul 2024
--- California Natural Color, a US-based global ingredient supplier of premium grape juice concentrates, natural colors and grape seed extract, highlighted its newest addition to its crystal color portfolio, Pure Purple...
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19 Jul 2024
--- Lycored, a global supplier of naturally derived carotenoids for F&B and dietary supplements, launched a new nature-based colorant, ResilientRed BF, during IFT First in Chicago, US. Food Ingredients First speaks with...
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18 Jul 2024
--- Underscoring the continued consumer demand for products that boost brain power and focus and support immunity, Kyowa Hakko featured its core branded ingredients at this week’s IFT First 2024 in Chicago, US. Cognizin,...
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18 Jul 2024
--- From inflation to the lingering effects of the pandemic, a myriad of forces impact food consumption patterns. Cargill leverages technology to analyze consumer behavior through its TrendTracker 2024 solution, which offers...
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18 Jul 2024
--- Chemicals and ingredients distributor Brenntag has finalized a strategic partnership with Lallemand for main parts of Europe, including the DACH region, Poland, France, as well as the BeNeLux countries and Iberia.
17 Jul 2024
--- Privately owned company Exter and yeast and enzymes producer Lallemand have inked a strategic North American joint venture (JV) that promises “a flavorful future” as the companies join forces to introduce...
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16 Jul 2024
--- Mozzarella cheese manufacturer Leprino Foods and Fooditive Group, a plant-based pioneer and fermentation specialist, have inked a new global partnership, touted as “transformative for the food industry.”
16 Jul 2024
--- Kerr by Ingredion, a global supplier of fruit and vegetable-based ingredients, is debuting a range of snacks at the IFT First 2024, which is ongoing this week in Chicago, US. An essential showcase is the “grab and...
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16 Jul 2024
--- Flavor innovators are showcasing a host of sweet and savory flavors at IFT First 2024, which has begun in Chicago, US. Food Ingredients First talks to key players in the flavors space who highlight how natural ingredients...
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15 Jul 2024
--- AAK has received a No Questions Letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to its GRAS Notification for shea stearin, marking the first expanded use of shea stearin in new food categories since 1998.
