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

26 Jul 2024 --- This week in industry news, FrieslandCampina Ingredients chose Brenntag to distribute its Biotis ingredients in France and Lidl joined forces with beef producers to advance... Read More

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... 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

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... Read More

25 Jul 2024 --- We catch up with Jay Baek, the marketing manager for Daesang’s ingredient business unit, at the company’s headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, to discuss its fermented natural flavor offering, Namino. Baek reveals how the product adds customized umami flavors with front, middle and lingering taste profiles while reducing sodium content. 

22 Jul 2024 --- Over the past year, cocoa bean prices have skyrocketed with no signs of stabilizing, creating challenges for food manufacturers. Kerry is seeking to mitigate these rising costs via its innovative cocoa solutions portfolio. Francis De Campos Ferreira, global taste portfolio director for Cocoa Extracts & Chocolate Flavors, shares his insights into how companies can navigate the current economic landscape while maintaining product integrity and consumer trust.

04 Jul 2024 --- Moayad Abushokhedim, CEO of Fooditive, discusses emerging trends in the alternative sweetener industry and the importance of sugar substitutes delivering on functionality, such as preservation and personalization, besides the focus on flavors. Moayad also shines a light on the fermentation process the company leverages to formulate a Keto-Fructose sweetener from apples and pears.

24 Jun 2024 --- Global provider of extracts and ingredients to the flavors and fragrances industries, Treatt, speaks to us about the recent launch of a range of TreattZest Citrus Extracts — solutions based on cold-pressed orange oil, distilled lime oil and express lime oil. The company considers them to have a rounded, superior profile and will be extending the line later this year.

20 Jun 2024 --- French flavor solutions provider Prova recently expanded its production capacity by opening two new factories in Thailand and France. Prova’s CEO Muriel Acat talks about Prova’s ambitions for growth in France and internationally and its plans to become a key player in the extraction of vanilla, cocoa and coffee.

20 May 2024 --- Explore the world of chillies with Lionel Hitchen's expert insights. From understanding heat profiles to extracting full flavour potential, discover how we craft authentic, stable products. With tailored solutions and decades of expertise, unleash the perfect balance of spice and taste for your culinary creations.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Lionel Hitchen.

11 Mar 2024 --- Of all the options available for plant-based yogurt formulation, almond ingredients are emerging as the most preferred due to their nutritional benefits, functionality and flavor properties. Almond butter and almond protein give manufacturers the ability to create tasty non-dairy yogurts with simpler labels that consumers will love.This Technical Paper is from Blue Diamond Almonds.

04 Mar 2024 --- Fermentation, our familiar friend from bread and beer, is fermenting a new wave in food: sustainable, protein-packed alternatives! Their magic lies in efficiency. Compared to traditional animal agriculture, fermentation requires a fraction of land and water, slashing environmental impact while offering a sustainable, efficient, and delicious path to a protein-secure future.This Technical Paper is from Angel Yeast Co., Ltd

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 Jun 2023 --- Discover the craftsmanship that ADM brings to the cultivation, extraction and flavor creation of vanilla to bring your brand both quality and value. Our responsibly sourced vanilla solutions bring the comforting and familiar taste of vanilla to life. Learn more about our process and offerings in this infographic.This Technical Paper is from ADM.

15 Jan 2024 --- Calls for compelling plant-based options are rising as Veganuary 2024 gets into full swing. Meanwhile, South Korea’s historic ban on dog meat came to light with the country’s National Assembly voting to outlaw its dog meat industry amid rising pressure to recognize the animals as companions rather than food. Also, Symrise is expanding its traditional citrus taste solution offer with increased sustainable solutions.

08 Jan 2024 --- This week, China announced plans to expand its offshore aquaculture operations to ensure food security and adapt to climate change. Meanwhile, researchers assessing climate-smart agriculture and nutrition security in sub-Saharan Africa called for farmers to diversify their agricultural production toward climate-smart and micronutrient-rich crops. Also, Steakholder Foods unveiled the world’s first plant-based, 3D-printed eel.

04 Dec 2023 --- This week, Redefine Meat arrived on the European retail scene as Western consumers ditch animal products in a bid for better health. Meanwhile, FoodChain ID and ReSeed are uniting on an AI-enhanced regenerative agriculture initiative and Vivici partnered with Ginkgo Bioworks to advance the production of sustainable, nutritious, novel dairy protein made via precision fermentation.

27 Nov 2023 --- In this week’s NewsBite, we take a look at how EFSA’s online platform will predict the toxicity of chemicals in food as a pioneering alternative to animal testing. Meanwhile, the Italian government has voted to ban cultured meat being produced or sold in the country and a digital transformation is taking root in Asia’s agriculture sector, marked by the growing adoption of AI.

13 Feb 2023 --- This week’s NewsBite episode spotlights a plethora of plant-based NPD and innovation as new ingredients come to the fore. Meanwhile, EU agriculture is in focus as the bloc is lagging behind in its organic agriculture expansion targets and environmental organizations are protesting what they call “New GMO’s.”

14 Jun 2024 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, in a 15-minute roundup of highlights from the soups and sauces edition.Inspiration from global cuisines is becoming more nuanced with African flavors coming into the spotlight. Authentic spice blends true to regional tastes are elevating foods, while limited editions allow consumers to dip into novel experiences.This edition also explores today’s bakery trends and Brazil’s booming ingredients sector. In health and wellness, we examine the latest biotic ingredients and healthy aging ingredients for active seniors.

02 May 2024 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, in a 15-minute roundup of themes from the ready meal edition. Discover how small ingredients like yeast are making a big impact on savory flavor, as well as modern fermentation techniques to perfect the taste and nutrition of plant-based foods. Cooking at home has gotten more exciting as consumers aim to reign in spending with chef-inspired and fusion flavors. We’ll also explore “an ocean of possibilities” with hydrocolloids from the sea and the FDA’s new Food Traceability Rule—FSMA 204. In other news, brands should beware of SARMs, unauthorized muscle-building supplement ingredients, which are appearing in online stores. 

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!

09 Nov 2023 --- As part of this webinar, we will discuss how the evolution of agricultural practices from traditional to regenerative agriculture will influence environmental and economic outcomes for farmers. We will walk through how companies can work with their supply chain to build strategies to meet their 2050 carbon neutrality goals and the ability to track and measure progress in an open and transparent manner. This includes the development of a system to verify carbon emission reductions created by products and supply chains.

03 Jul 2023 --- As international leaders, civil society groups and environmental campaigners continue to negotiate legislative solutions to the global plastics pollution crisis, we look at Innova Market Insights’ Top Trends 2023, with “Plastics Circularization” ranking top. In this exclusive webinar, we debate the viability of turning our linear economy into a loop, whether this is even possible, and how start-up and mainstream packaging innovators are rising to the challenge. We discuss how circularity efforts are impacting greenwashing litigation, boosting renewable material sourcing, and how connected technologies and reusable designs are aiding the industry’s transition toward a more sustainable future.