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... Read More

25 Jul 2024 --- Givaudan Sense Colour unveiled its Amaize orange-red at IFT First 2024 in Chicago, US. The launch expands the food colors provider’s current Amaize line of corn-based... Read More

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... Read More

23 Jul 2024 --- The European Commission is inviting member countries to participate in a “high-level” wine policy group to address “significant challenges” in the sector.... Read More

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... Read More

09 Apr 2024 --- Premium artisan UK ice cream brand Jefferson’s is launching its ice cream Sammies, made with homemade cookies, organic milk and other natural ingredients to bring a contemporary twist to old-fashioned American-style ice cream. It is extremely creamy, bursting with flavor and novel inclusions. We caught up with co-founder Celine Thompson to find out more. 

19 Feb 2024 --- At Biofach, Austria Juice is showcasing four types of product categories, including fruit juice concentrates, beverage compounds, flavorings and fruit wine. Tobias Roell, sales manager, speaks to us about how the portfolio addresses cost efficiencies in response to ongoing economic pressures on organic fruit beverage market.

02 Feb 2024 --- Capol exhibited its Vivapigments range of natural color extracts encapsulated in a rice protein matrix, which enhances stability in the presence of light, pH variants and temperature. The clean label specialist offers alternatives to synthetic pigments in primary colors — red from beet juice, blue from blue spirulina and yellow from safflower. Additionally, the supplier presents natural-based functional alternative to the titanium dioxide whitener.

30 Nov 2023 --- Alvinesa is showcasing its portfolio of upcycled natural extracts from byproducts of olive and grape production at this year’s Food Ingredients Europe (FiE). Diego Simon, the company’s chief scientific officer, details the cardiovascular health benefits of Vintera, a grape extract, and Hytolive, produced from olives — supported by clinical trials. He also highlights how these antioxidant-containing extracts support food safety and clean labels.

01 Nov 2023 --- Milk Garum, developed by Italian start-up Garum Project, was selected as one of the top ten innovations in ANUGA’s Taste Innovation Show. Founders Mattia Baroni and Stephanie Lüpold share how they developed the sustainable, 100% natural umami-flavor enhancer, produced from the cheese production by-product whey and can be used to substitute milk, cream or cheese as an ingredient. The Garum Project also developed other flavor enhancers made from waste or by-products, which all have a two-year shelf life and limited salt content.

13 Nov 2023 --- Consumer demand for natural preservatives and clean label products in the food and beverage industry is on the rise like never before. As health-conscious consumers seek safer and more transparent options, the spotlight has shifted to natural ingredients that not only extend shelf life but also uphold the integrity of the product.This Technical Paper is from Alvinesa Natural Ingredients.

12 Mar 2023 --- Alvinesa upcycles raw material left from food and wine production to create natural ingredients for the Nutraceutical, Food & Beverage and Animal Health industries.The portfolio includes a wide selection of grape extracts rich in polyphenols, natural colors (anthocyanins), wine concentrates, natural tartaric acid and grape seed oil.This Technical paper is provided by Alvinesa.

10 Oct 2022 --- The challenge confronting chocolate and confectionery manufacturers is how to balance taste and health in confectionery. To help manufacturers create better-for-you options, with less sugar, clean label and natural ingredients, Valio introduced a new, complete solution called Valio Bettersweet™. This white paper explains how Bettersweet™ can help your business.This Technical Paper is from Valio.

20 Jun 2022 --- With the increase of consumers’ interest in natural ingredients, this paper shows how ERYLITE® Erythritol can be used as a sweetener in chewing gums. Jungbunzlauer offers a natural alternative to xylitol in synthetic and natural sugar free chewing gum, while maintaining functionality and familiar sensory properties.This Technical Paper is from Jungbunzlauer.

23 May 2022 --- The evolutions in the plant-based meals & meat alternatives market have been a hot topic. Based on the in-house R&D expertise at the Galactic Innovation Campus, a new fermented natural ingredient was born, with a sensory profile able to maintain or improve the overall flavor of your plant-based food product.This Technical Paper is from Galactic.

27 Aug 2021 --- Layn Natural Ingredients continues its expansion in botanicals with a boost to its portfolio of Non-GMO Project Verified botanical extracts. Flavorchem is helping brands tap into the booming hard seltzer trend with a new line of clean label flavors. Cargill is set to acquire Aalst, a Singapore-based chocolate manufacturer, in an investment that expands the company’s Asia-Pacific cocoa and chocolate offerings and capitalizes on APEC’s growth potential.

22 Jun 2018 --- Biodiversity awareness is becoming more mainstream and key within today’s circular economy. The non-profit Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) recently published the results of their latest Biodiversity Barometer. Surveys of more than 5,000 consumers in five countries indicate that 79 percent feel that “companies have a moral obligation” to have a positive impact on people and biodiversity in their sourcing of natural ingredients, but only 37 percent feel “confident that companies pay serious attention” to these issues. FoodIngredientsFirst spoke to Rik Kooch Lohenga, UEBT’s Executive Director and a leading global expert on ethical sourcing about what biodiversity means and how lessons from the personal care sector can be replicated in food.

11 Jun 2018 --- Firmenich has launched its Natural and Clean Label platform. Following the company’s recent acquisition of Natural Flavors, a pioneer in organic-certified flavors, the creation of the new platform comes at a time when Firmenich is actively working to meet consumers’ expectations for more natural and transparent food and beverage experiences. For Stephanie Salord, who has been appointed Senior Director for Clean Label, the clean label platform enables Firmenich to meet the expectations that consumers have around traceability, but it will also go beyond the label requirements their customers. FoodIngredientsFirst spoke with Stephanie Salord about the launch of the program. 

11 Dec 2017 --- Biorigin is a Brazilian company present in 60 countries that mobilizes knowledge and technology to promote health and well-being. Using biotechnological processes, it produces natural ingredients for flavor enhancement, sodium reduction, in food markets. At FiE 2017 in Frankfurt, Biorigin presented new no salt yeast extracts solutions that meet customer expectations on natural, Non-GMO, clean label and sustainable products, as well as the most updated market trends on sodium and sugar reduction. FoodIngredientsFirst spoke to Biorigin’s Director, Mario Steinmetz at FiE.  

10 Apr 2024 --- Many consumers are increasingly looking for healthier food and beverages offering nutritional support and other functionalities. The majority of these products incorporate special ingredients or formulas – coming with unpleasant off-notes impacting the overall flavor profile. Therefore, it is crucial to improve the taste, mouthfeel, and smell of these products. Vanilla is the perfect answer to a health-conscious world. Combining this widely beloved flavor with taste-balancing capabilities, vanilla can be used as a natural masker in health & nutrition applications. In this webinar, you will learn how Symrise can support you in decoding unwanted off-flavors and designing vanilla taste that consumers love. Find out how to make healthier products taste great and actively promote everyday health everywhere!

15 Nov 2022 --- As the plant-based market grows, so do the offerings! Traditional dairy products are being reimagined with plant-based ingredients, and new innovations are always hitting the shelves. Natural colors are a great match for plant-based dairy applications, however, there are still important things to consider when choosing a natural color. This webinar will give you an in-depth look at how to choose the right natural color for your next plant-based dairy project.