19 May 2022 --- French manufacturer Ecotone is investing €20 million (US$21 million) to increase its production capacity of plant-based beverages by 30%. The company has focused on growing its... Read More

18 May 2022 --- Since the pandemic, health and well-being have come into sharpened focus, which, in turn, continues to drive the application of organic ingredients across a range of F&B... Read More

17 May 2022 --- Nutrition giant ADM has forged its first strategic partnership in the cultivated meat sector – poised to become a US$25 billion global industry by 2030 – with the Good... Read More

17 May 2022 --- McDonald’s will be closing its doors after more than 30 years of operations in Russia. The move further isolates the country from international brands, which continue a mass... Read More

13 May 2022 --- Food commodities giant ADM will invest substantially in expanding its starch production facility in the US to meet the rising demand from F&B sectors and industrial customers... Read More

01 Feb 2022 --- Conventional chewing gum brand Chic-kles Gum is unleashing a new era of functional products. Slim&Fit sugar-free gum is formulated with ADM’s BPL1 probiotic, which has been studied in a number of trials for its potential to decrease waist circumference. Samuel Bonete, sales and marketing, describes the three year development and verification process.

07 Dec 2020 --- ADM’s global culinary team combines the experiences of our diverse group of seasoned chefs, spanning a variety of world cuisines. We listen carefully to your specific needs to create customizable flavor systems aligning with consumer trends and your production, cost and inventory requirements, for informed product development that gives you an edge.

23 Nov 2020 --- ADM has been pioneering plant protein innovations for over 75 years. Our comprehensive portfolio and unmatched know-how give you the edge in delivering on-trend solutions for your customers.As a global industry player offering proteins from over 30 plant sources, we are the ideal innovation partner for plant-based proteins.

09 Dec 2019 --- What kind of flavors in chocolate are consumers seeking around the world? Bastian Hörmann, Senior Project Manager Food, WFSI, ADM Nutrition, shares the global trends ADM has seen exemplified in four chocolate pralines. Acquisitions in vanilla and citrus oils has further boosted ADM’s portfolio in confectionery.

09 Oct 2019 --- ADM Wild’s heaving booth was exhibiting solutions for a range of market categories, ranging from the meat-free trend to sugar-reduction in beverages. Speaking to FoodIngredientsFirst, Jochen Heininger spotlighted the growth of the plant-based market, and how customer requests in this domain have seen double-digit growth. Although the meat alternatives market only accounts for two 2 percent of the total meat market, it is showing huge growth rates of 15 percent per year, says Heininger.

12 Jun 2020 --- Suppliers explain strategies for tackling sustainability targets and supply chain challenges. Meanwhile, healthy and natural ingredients thrive in soups and sauces amid COVID-19.

27 Mar 2020 --- Vince Macciocchi, President at ADM Nutrition, tells The World Of Food Ingredients how the breadth and depth of ADM's portfolio, technical capabilities and consumer focus are driving tremendous growth.

08 Jan 2020 --- Key suppliers offer their thoughts on trends to look out for in 2020. How do we meet the demands for taste, convenience and sustainability? 

14 Jun 2019 --- How the meat industry will remain relevant in the face of stiff competition from alternative protein sources was the biggest question at the recent IFFA 2019 in Frankfurt.

18 Mar 2019 --- Key suppliers offer their thoughts on beverage trends to look out for in 2019 and beyond. How does the drinks industry meet the demands of an adventurous consumer?

11 Feb 2022 --- This week, UK industry saw trade volumes suppressed by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the pressure of Brexit and border delays. ADM released its overview highlighting the latest trends in alternative protein, while Synergy Flavours leveraged “pairing charts” to inspire a new spritzers range keeping in line with low and no alcohol trends. Meanwhile, French policymakers edged closer to reducing levels of nitrates in cured meats.

29 Nov 2021 --- In F&B developments this week, the European Flavour Association (EFFA) hosted a Virtual Flavor Day to explore how taste and c can set the tone for Europe and drive more sustainable choices. In the alt-protein arena, food-tech start-up Kingdom Supercultures made moves to scale next-gen “supercultures” for plant-based milk and cheeses. Also, North American meat and poultry producers welcomed a US$32 million investment for COVID-19 pandemic recovery.

26 Oct 2021 --- In F&B developments this week, ADM’s second annual list of global consumer trends. Flavor house Givaudan launched an ashwagandha extract for mood-elevating F&B products in response to the social media buzz around the “rising star of Ayurveda.” In the UK, the British agri-food sector welcomed the nation’s newly announced trade agreement with New Zealand.

27 Nov 2020 --- Royal DSM is bolstering its lactase portfolio with a new “one-stop-shop” enzyme for regular and organic lactose-free dairy products, while Beneo reveals its latest precooked functional native rice starch for enhancing clean label claims in foods. GNT predicts the color red will shake up the food and beverage industry in 2021, and ADM expects to see trending foods and beverages to feature bold citrus flavors and new exotic tastes with warm undertones next year.

31 Jul 2020 --- Microalgae-based proteins are in the spotlight as Unilever partners with biotech start-up Algenuity to innovate on “future foods” for Unilever’s plant-based portfolio. Bio-Marine Ingredients Ireland netted new investment to propel R&D and the production of “underutilized” seafood ingredients. ADM and Imagine Meats also launched a plant-based partnership, as India is poised for a major shift toward meat alternatives.

22 Sep 2020 --- The booming interest in alternative proteins is driven both by shifts in buyers’ lifestyles and a deepening awareness of the importance of health and well-being. As the trend expands from niche to mainstream, consumer expectations for plant-based products continue to grow, and this presents a host of challenges for food producers. From taste and texture to nutritional profile and visual appeal, plant-based products need to deliver an appealing experience to have a hope of becoming a hit in an increasingly crowded market.