23 Jun 2022 --- A grant of €9 million (US$9.5 million) has been awarded to operators upscaling ocean seaweed production and their market applications across Europe. Financed by the... Read More

22 Jun 2022 ---  Food-tech advancements this year are advancing pea protein’s performance, with seed breeding specialist Equinom announcing its AI-solution to boost the crop’s... Read More

10 Jun 2022 --- Fears are mounting that  the war in Ukraine could push the global soybean market steadily back into environmental and human rights violations after decades of progress. Brazil,... Read More

03 Jun 2022 --- A partnership has formed in the alternative milk space as Strive Nutrition is innovating with Perfect Day’s animal-free whey. “Nutritionally speaking, whey protein is... Read More

01 Jun 2022 --- Cargill has strengthened its position in rapid chocolate development and consumer-centric gourmet offerings with the grand opening of the House of Chocolate. The new end-to-end... Read More

26 Mar 2021 --- Cargill has observed significant interest in its pea protein solutions among sports nutrition and meat alternatives formulators. “These are clearly dynamic categories driven by health and sustainability attributes,” notes Tom Vanderborght, product line manager proteins. He underscores, however, that pea protein is presenting wider applicability in bakery, among other sectors.

23 Jul 2020 --- Following on from IFT’s virtual exhibition, Cargill has been spotlighting the growing appeal of dairy alternatives. Christine Addington, a senior technical service representative at the company, shares insights on the trends dominating the space.  

12 Dec 2019 --- Cargill’s prototypes were available for tasting at its “Food Market” during FiE in Paris last week. The company speaks with FoodIngredientsFirst about diverse application possibilities as well as clean label, sugar reduction and sustainability trends.

15 Aug 2019 --- Cargill has expanded its SimPure line with the introduction of a new waxy corn-based starch. “The SimPure line is being launched to replace modified starches in the clean label space, while still offering a richer thicker texture that native starches cannot. Last year, we launched a potato-based line for mostly culinary and meat applications. The waxy corn-based solution opens up new application areas such as dairy and opportunities into retorted applications like canned soups and sauces,” says Shiva Elayedath at Cargill. The ingredient can still be labeled as “starch” and doesn’t have to be called “modified starch.” The company is looking to extend more into processed starches that work more in dairy and beverage.

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.

06 Dec 2021 --- The CocoaWise™ Portal is making sustainability metrics, insights and human stories easily accessible. It integrates information from our data collection tools to deliver greater supply chain transparency to our customers. Download our white paper to discover how our digital platforms are contributing to a more sustainable cocoa sector.

12 Jun 2020 --- Consumers expect brands to be proactive, by combining sustainable solutions with trends like label friendliness, sodium, sugar and calorie reduction, and plant-based alternatives. I am excited to announce that we will shortly launch a label- friendly sweetener made from wheat and barley malt in Europe, adding to our diverse range of stevia-based specialty sweeteners, says Peter Van Deursen, Group Leader, Cargill Starches, Sweeteners & Texturizers

11 May 2020 --- Global Tastes for the Modern World. Key suppliers offer their thoughts on ready meal trends to look out for in 2020. What twists will industry see on global cuisine as the plant-based revolution powers on?

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.

14 Jan 2022 --- This week, Biosciences data company Brightseed and olam food ingredients harnessed AI to explore which black pepper and garlic varieties deliver the highest levels of bioactives. Cargill targeted Europe’s growing flexitarian appetite with a new range of vegan chocolate and couverture chocolates, while Fooditive unveiled dairy-free casein derived from precision fermentation. Meanwhile, cell-based players heralded 2022 as pivotal, with cultured beef set to finally hit the US market.

10 Sep 2021 --- This week, advancements in alternative proteins were spotlighted. Givaudan opened a new European hub to keep up with increased demand for meat-free protein. Meanwhile, Cargill inaugurated a US$150 million pectin production facility in Brazil and beef exports to China were halted from Brazil following a mad cow disease crackdown.

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.

13 Aug 2021 --- This week, a flurry of acquisition activity within major meat sectors was flagged – the latest being Cargill and the Continental Grain Company moving to buy chicken producer Sanderson Farms. Barry Callebaut launched a scorecard to define and develop sustainable practices in coconut production, together with Nestlé and Proforest. Meanwhile, PepsiCo’s Mountain Dew-branded alcoholic beverage is expected to launch in early 2022.

16 Jul 2021 --- In F&B developments this week, a roundtable of coloring foods specialists discussed advancements in the search for brilliant blue – including a new compound sourced from red cabbage using enzymes. Industry reacted to Nestlé’s recent deep dive into cell-based meat. In business developments, Next Gen Foods netted US$20 million in an extended seed round to bring TiNDLE plant-based chicken to the US. Meanwhile, Cargill entered the European soluble fiber market with a US$45 million investment in Poland.

24 Feb 2021 --- In this latest webinar, we examine solutions to the challenges of removing functional ingredients such as sugar or animal-based ingredients. Meeting this need is INFUSE by Cargill™ – a new service offering model from Cargill Starches, Sweeteners & Texturizers Europe. It tailors ingredient blends to answer specific customers’ requests to develop innovative products that meet challenging consumer demands.

09 Feb 2021 --- Today, consumers are becoming increasingly mindful of the food they eat and where the ingredients come from. They seek innovative, sensory experiences while clean label, plant-based, nutritional profile and sustainability continue to influence purchasing decisions. To meet this need, Cargill is uniquely positioned to offer deep oils and fats and chocolate expertise. This webinar delves into the company’s capabilities to deliver optimal ingredients for specific filling applications.

19 Jan 2012 --- Translating 2012 Food Trends into Your Chocolate Applications