17 Jun 2019 --- Europe’s food manufacturers and retailers need to choose certified sustainable palm oil instead of backing messages to drop palm oil altogether. That is the assertion from the... Read More

13 Jun 2019 --- Most meat of the future will not come from slaughtered animals – instead, by 2040 the majority (60 percent) will be derived from cultured meat or plant-based alternatives that... Read More

12 Jun 2019 --- Despite pledges by companies and governments to achieve deforestation-free production of tropical commodities by 2020, most of these commodities are currently not responsibly... Read More

04 Jun 2019 --- The Brenntag Food & Nutrition business unit in North America, part of the Brenntag Group, has entered a new agreement with AB Enzymes, Inc., for the distribution of a range of... Read More

31 May 2019 --- Cargill says it is realizing supply chain traceability, empowering cocoa farmers and tackling pressing issues such as deforestation using the power of technology. Cargill’s... Read More

10 Dec 2018 --- Last month, Cargill and Royal DSM formed a new sweetness joint venture known as Avansya. Together, the companies will produce highly sought-after, sweet-tasting molecules, such as steviol glycosides Reb M and Reb D through fermentation. The new venture will combine both companies’ technologies for producing steviol glycoside products made through fermentation and will market its products under one brand name, EverSweet. At BrauBeviale 2018, Frank Maus of Cargill spoke about EverSweet and potential applications for the sweetener.

14 Aug 2018 --- Cargill’s broad portfolio of sweeteners is claimed to help customers deliver “great tasting products,” whether they are taking out sugar or doing so for clean label purposes. Cargill recently introduced their EverSweet stevia extract formulation to the market. “Cargill has set a new benchmark for sweetness without calories with our EverSweet sweetener,” says Andrew Ohmes, Global Stevia Business Leader for Cargill. “Our goal has always been to address our customers’ needs to make lower-calorie products that taste great and are affordable to all.” The EverSweet sweetener is claimed to deliver the best of the same sweetness in the stevia leaf. The next-generation sweetener is promoted on the grounds of taste with up to 100 percent sugar replacement possible.

02 Feb 2018 --- “Partner for sustainable growth” was the cornerstone of Cargill’s presence at Food Ingredients Europe 2017 stand. The focal point of Cargill’s stand was an inviting “Market Plaza” where food manufacturers could interact with dedicated specialists and discover how Cargill helps fuel sustainable business growth, with various concepts on display in different application areas. Cargill targets trends that include label-friendliness, sodium and calorie reduction, cost optimization, specialized nutrition and plant-based alternatives.

04 Jul 2017 --- In 2018, Cargill’s EverSweet next-generation sweetener will hit the US market with “great taste with up to 100% sugar replacement.” It is made with the same sweetness that is found in the stevia leaf, to delight your taste buds with calorie-free joy. The new sweetening solution uses the age-old technique of fermentation – with a modern twist. Using a specially crafted baker’s yeast, the EverSweet sweetener delivers the best of the same sweetness in the stevia leaf.

24 Jul 2016 --- Sugar reduction is a global issue that is completely on the agenda. Just recently, the US FDA finalized the new Nutrition Facts label, including that nutrition labels of packaged foods have to state the amount of added sugars as a percentage of the recommended daily calorie intake. The new label includes an “added sugars” box for the first time. At the same time as these reformulation efforts, consumers are increasingly focusing on ingredients of natural origin. This presents an opportunity for ingredients such as stevia, which has sparked popularity recently. In fact soft drinks accounted for 20% of the latest launches tracked by Innova Market Insights that featured stevia.

30 Oct 2018 --- Cargill recently revealed plans to invest US$150 million in constructing an HM pectin production facility in Brazil. The proposed project is part of a comprehensive plan to strengthen Cargill’s full pectin footprint, including improvements to its existing three plants in Europe (Germany, France and Italy) and adding a new plant in Brazil to take advantage of local resources.

22 Jun 2018 --- Key suppliers offer their thoughts on the demand for traceability & sustainability. What is driving the demand for clearer labels and what role can suppliers play?

30 Nov 2017 --- For decades, Europe’s sweetener market has been dictated by the European sugar regime. This limits the production of glucose-fructose syrup (GFS) to 720,000 tons, equivalent to 5 percent of beet sugar production. In addition, while Europe protected itself from imports from non-EU countries, it was faced with a WTO export limit of 1.4 million tons of sugar.

08 Feb 2017 --- A look at trends across four key themes: Healthy, Sustainable & Clean, Premium and Indulgent.

23 Jun 2015 --- Key suppliers offer their thoughts on the implementation of traceability and sustainability. What is driving the demand for clearer labels and greater transparency and what role can ingredients suppliers play?