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17 May 2022
--- Nutrition giant Chr. Hansen is launching adjunct fermentation cultures alongside soy- and dairy-free cream cheese made from fava beans. The cream cheese, which has a similar nutrition composition to animal dairy, was...
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06 May 2022
--- With a technology that enables endless possibilities “to recreate any non-fibrous food,” US-based Voyage Foods has attracted US$36 million in a Series A round of investments to develop alternative peanut, cacao...
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04 May 2022
--- As the war in Ukraine rages on, major Western companies are coming under increasing scrutiny for continuing business dealings with Russia despite the raising of sanctions and divestments by governments and industry...
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27 Apr 2022
--- Israel-based protein specialist NextFerm is launching its long-awaited range of vegan alternative protein products, on display now at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne, Germany. The company claims to have created formulations that...
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08 Apr 2022
--- Food ingredient prices are predicted to continue rising globally throughout 2022, with many experts warning of knock-on consequences of famine, political turmoil, social unrest and economic recession. The Russian invasion of...
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17 Mar 2022
--- The recent regulatory adjustment by the European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) to allow methyloxolane in food processing paves the way for Minafin’s patented bio-based EcoXtract solution, an alternative to...
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11 Jan 2022
--- Israel-based BT Sweet has launched Cambya, a plant-based sweetening platform that can reduce sugar in treats like hazelnut and chocolate spreads. It comes as a response to growing reformulation demands – especially...
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03 Jan 2022
--- The Nutri-Score of 6,000 of Albert Heijn’s (AH) own brand products are now visible on electronic price tags and their food choice logo is displayed on products in an app and online, in efforts to help customers make...
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15 Dec 2021
--- Researchers from the University of Westminster discovered menus that are 75% vegetarian is the tipping point that prompts people who eat meat to opt for plant-based meals.
13 Aug 2021
--- With the exception of sugar reduction in soft drinks, the UK’s top ten food companies have made limited changes to the healthiness of their products in response to Public Health England’s (PHE) voluntary...
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15 Jul 2021
--- The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has terminated Korindo’s palm oil trademark licenses amid a disagreement over its sustainability status. The FSC official “disassociation” from the Korean palm oil giant...
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13 Jul 2021
--- Cargill is investing US$45 million to add soluble fibers to its European portfolio of starches, sweeteners and texturizers as demand for reduced-sugar products grows. Based on micro-reactor technology developed in...
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21 Apr 2021
--- DouxMatok has released its first direct-to-consumer product featuring its Incredo Sugar, a sugar-based solution that enables 30 to 50 percent sugar reduction. The US launch arrives in the form of two limited-edition Incredo...
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13 Apr 2021
--- European asset manager Ambienta has acquired seasonings manufacturer TasteConnection with sights set on growth in clean label flavors across Europe. The move will scale up Ambienta’s subsidiary Nactarome (previously...
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08 Apr 2021
--- Using smart breeding technology, Equinom aims to distinguish ingredients intended for human consumption from those used as livestock feed. To develop what the company calls “human-grade” seed varieties with an...
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15 Mar 2021
--- The Board of Danone is initiating key governance changes, which sees Emmanuel Faber step down as the chairman and CEO. Gilles Schnepp has been appointed as chairman of the Board with immediate effect, while the search is on...
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03 Dec 2020
--- Ingredia has launched two new functional milk proteins – Promilk Yogfluid and Promilk B Max – providing more health-driven solutions for creamy, permissible indulgent dairy products for snacking on-the-go. The...
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03 Nov 2020
--- CP Kelco’s latest webinar explores the applicability of its Nutrava Citrus Fiber ingredient in better-for-you sauces, dressings, spreads and soups. The ingredient is able to fortify foods with fiber and reduce sugar...
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25 Aug 2020
--- Miyoko’s Creamery, a US producer of cashew-based dairy alternatives, has benefited from a positive court decision favoring its position against the State of California’s attempts to prevent the company from using...
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24 Aug 2020
--- Savory snacking has spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic given the ubiquitous lockdown measures. In trending themes, industry’s flavor houses note a prominent demand for exciting international tastes that provide...
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