23 Jan 2020 --- The plant-based revolution is spreading quickly, yet research points to a lack in both funding and training for growers and processors of alternative proteins around the world. At... Read More

18 Dec 2019 --- DDW The Color House is tapping into the demands for natural colors with a story through its expanded portfolio, as presented at the recently concluded Fi Europe 2019 in Paris,... Read More

17 Dec 2019 --- The newly announced mega merger between International Flavor & Fragrances (IFF) and DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences (N&B) business is facilitating the creation of... Read More

16 Dec 2019 --- In breaking news today, International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has entered into a definitive agreement for the merger with DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences (N&B)... Read More

10 Dec 2019 --- The rise of social media and consumers’ increasing interest for clean label products have created the perfect storm for the proliferation of the natural colors trend.... Read More

DuPont launched their HOWARU Protect EarlyLife probiotic at VitaFoods Europe 2016 as part of its premium ingredient range. The new, clinically tested probiotic has been demonstrated to support the development of long-lasting immune health benefits in infants. HOWARU Protect EarlyLife contains the probiotic strain Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001TM, and has been formulated specifically for expectant mothers and their infants.

DD Williamson (DDW) recently completed the acquisition of the food coloring product line and related processing equipment from Danisco USA, a part of DuPont Nutrition & Health. DDW’s expanded natural coloring operation in Port Washington, WI has manufactured all products following the transaction in December 2013. The acquisition broadened DDW’s portfolio of natural color solutions for customers and positioned DDW as the largest manufacturer of annatto-based food colorings in North America.

Thomas Sondergaard of DuPont on an Enzyme for Beer With a High Consistent Throughput.

DuPont Nutrition & Health invited visitors to IFFA 2013 to test their senses and experience how the company’s recently expanded portfolio is building new opportunities for the meat industry. Rolling many of the combined portfolio benefits into one, DuPont presented a better-for-you salami concept – an appealing, reduced-fat snack that will please kids and their parents. The formulation contains texturizing SUPRO soya proteins, TEXEL Prism-1 maturation starter culture and the natural antioxidant GUARDIAN Rosemary Extract. A GRINDSTED Meatline emulsifier & stabilizer system enables fat reduction without sensory compromise.

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? 

30 Oct 2018 --- Key suppliers offer their thoughts on trends in the dairy ingredients space. How big is the challenge faced by the dairy alternatives market?

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?

03 Apr 2018 --- Danisco VEGE Cultures are suitable for yogurt alternatives but also other plant-based foods and beverages and have been developed as a direct response to various customer requests.

20 Nov 2017 --- Key suppliers offer their thoughts on trends to watch in dairy. Which trends are driving new product development and where are the opportunities?

The ongoing demand for high convenience is creating new opportunities for texturizing ingredients. Within food product development, the rise of new vegetarian and vegan solutions is leading to innovation in meat alternatives that mimic the texture of meat products as closely as possible. FoodIngredientsFirst  spoke to Michiel Van Genugten, Global Market Manager of Dow Food Solutions about trends in texture formulation and how the merger between Dow and DuPont will lead to potential collaboration and synergies across the two companies’ texture portfolios.

Sustainability Leader at DuPont Nutrition & Health (N&H), Dr Mikkel Thrane joined DuPont N&H in 2010, and was initially responsible for life cycle assessment and sustainable solutions. His role gradually shifted to become more strategic with a focus on development and implementation of DuPont N&H’s sustainability strategy – focusing on leveraging sustainability across all key functions in the organization, as well as in relation to stakeholders, notably customers.  FoodIngredientsFirst caught up with Mikkel, who discussed DuPont N&H’s sustainability strategy and the company's future goals.

DuPont Nutrition & Health is a global leader in the science, research and the production of food ingredients, including probiotics and prebiotics. Last year, DuPont  strengthened their commitment to the probiotics industry by investing $100 million to increase probiotics production, while also continuing to invest in the high potency, stability and efficiency of their products. FoodIngredientsFirst caught up with Dr Angela Naef, Vice President for Global Technology & Innovation at DuPont Her focus is on accelerating innovation in the area of food ingredients and nutrition science.

The biggest pasta maker in the world, Barilla, is planning a $1.9bn bid for one of the UK’s most popular cereal brands Weetabix. Weetabix, which is the UK’s second biggest cereal brand, has been courted by a number of suitors since its Chinese owner Bright Food put the brand up for sale last year. Barilla, a 140-year-old Italian family pasta business, is thought to be one of a number of bidders for Weetabix, which also includes the food brands Alpen and Weetos. Other companies mentioned are Unilever, DuPont and Lonza.

DuPont Nutrition & Health has announced a significant investment to expand their probiotics production capacity in the US. The investment is the second phase of a broader probiotics expansion project due to the rapidly growing global demand for probiotics. The second phase which is scheduled to span over two-years, represents an investment of approximately $100 million, and increases the company’s probiotics production capacity by an additional 70 percent. Other companies mentioned are Kraft Heinz, Unilever and Ornua.