soups & sauces
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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19 Jul 2024
--- This week, Cargill backed methane-reduction research with a US$1 million investment and ADM terminated its lactic and polylactic acid projects amid rising construction costs. Meanwhile, UK food inflation dropped by 0.2% 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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12 Jul 2024
--- Solina has acquired Rich Sauces, a UK-based sauce manufacturer, as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen its presence in the European culinary solutions market. The acquisition adds Rich Sauces’ premium sauce...
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11 Jul 2024
--- The Chinese government is reportedly investigating claims that companies have been using the same fuel tankers to carry cooking oil and fuel, without cleaning procedures being carried out in between shipments.The allegations...
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10 Jul 2024
--- Citing growing consumer concern over the presence of refined seed oils throughout global food supply chains, the Seed Oil Free Alliance, an independent certifying body, has launched a new “Seed Oil Free...
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28 Jun 2024
--- With a history of over 160 years in the food and beverage market, Tate & Lyle has long been a staple in the industry. Even so, last week’s announcement about the company’s plans to buy CP Kelco, a seller of...
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25 Jun 2024
--- Soy sauce is one of China’s most widely consumed foods, with a history of production and intake dating back thousands of years. Recent regulations are trying to bring the authentic product back to consumers, reports...
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21 Jun 2024
--- Canada, one of the world’s leading food suppliers, has announced up to C$5.5 million (US$4 million) over three years to Group Export Agri-Food Québec-Canada, the country’s largest association of agri-food...
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17 Jun 2024
--- UK-based International Taste Solutions (I.T.S) has rolled out a range of ‘smoke-free’ natural smoke flavorings amid a spur of innovations sparked by EU member states’ endorsement for proposals to ban...
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06 Jun 2024
--- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received the nod from the Department of Health and Human Services to create a unified Human Foods Program (HFP) after more than a year of scrutiny. The agency will also undergo...
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31 May 2024
--- In May, Kerry spoke to us about its solutions to alleviate price and supply challenges as the cocoa crisis rages on. The olive oil supply chain also felt the pinch as prices soared. And, vanilla exporters in Uganda called...
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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...
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31 May 2024
--- This week in industry news, Nestlé launched a limited-edition plant-based fork in India and Döhler strengthened ties with the South African flavor market. FAO’s director-general spotlighted nuclear...
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30 May 2024
--- Campbell Soup Company will shut down its “aging” organic soup, broth and plant-based beverage facility in Tualatin, Oregon in the US. It will also reduce its Jeffersonville, Indiana site size to focus on Late...
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27 May 2024
--- The first four months of the year have shown a “positive outlook” for the UK F&B merger and acquisition (M&A) activity as the country deals with “lingering” macroeconomic challenges. The...
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21 May 2024
--- Investment in F&B manufacturing in the UK is falling, according to a Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) report and survey. Brexit, the global COVID-19 pandemic, geo-political unrest, extreme weather conditions and...
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14 May 2024
--- Action on Salt (AoS) reveals that 37% of children’s main meals sold in the out-of-home (OOH) sector are found to exceed the maximum salt target previously set by the UK government.
03 May 2024
--- The EU is set to ban several smoke flavorings commonly used in meat and cheese products and soups, sauces and snacks after food safety authorities linked the ingredients to genotoxicity health concerns. The phasing out of...
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30 Apr 2024
--- The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that UK food inflation is beginning to normalize and is likely to continue slowing if global food prices and domestic producer costs remain stable. However, geopolitical...
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