16 Apr 2024 --- Companies are developing novel ways to mitigate the current challenges in the cocoa industry. Climate-induced drought, broader biodiversity issues and disease are ravaging cocoa... Read More

15 Apr 2024 --- Most food studies assess the impact of diets on human health and the environment by looking at them from the food group level. However, scientists from the University of Tokyo... Read More

15 Apr 2024 --- The UK charity The Food Foundation and the Sustainable & Healthy Food Systems (SHEFS) global research program are part of the Recipe for Change campaign calling on the UK... Read More

12 Apr 2024 --- This week in industry news, Givaudan announced its Plant Attitude Challenge, where the company invites start-ups to decrease costs of an alternative protein recipe. Gastronology 3D... Read More

11 Apr 2024 --- A South African court has ruled against a government plan to seize plant-based products from supermarket shelves if they use “meat-like” names on the labels such as... Read More

11 Apr 2024 --- Froot Pops is a UK-based start-up that is tapping into the healthy indulgence market. The company has two SKU’s which are currently available in 20 retailers in London. Ana Martins, founder and CEO of the brand, says they only uses British-grown raspberries and Fairtrade Belgian chocolate.

27 Mar 2024 --- Healy Group is showcasing its ingredient solutions for various applications, including reductions for salt, fat and sugar. Paul Sheldrake, group application & technical director, tells us how key market trends are driven by legislation across the F&B industry, such as HFSS rules. The company presented bakery and snack concepts with reduced salt but enhanced flavor.

27 Mar 2024 --- At Natural Products Expo West (NPEW), we met up with Rivalz Snacks CEO Peter Barrick, who explained how the company used AI to tackle the problems of creating healthy and tasty, better-for-you snacks. The company aims to counter malnutrition by making snacks that taste, feel and do better than currently available.

19 Mar 2024 --- Megan DeStefano, senior director of strategic growth, goes through the company's sustainability practices in relation to Ingredion's PureCircle sweetener. She also discusses the continued trend for sugar reduction and how consumers drive demand for products with less sugar without compromising on taste, texture and the sensory profile. 

14 Mar 2024 --- Chris Bryson, founder & CEO of New School Foods, discusses how professional chefs' culinary expertise fuels innovation, focusing on plant-based seafood development. He shares insights into a current recipe and the challenges in mimicking salmon's texture and taste.

18 Sep 2023 --- There are multiple challenges for manufacturers of plant-based products. One of the most central is certainly how the unique textures of animal-derived products can be mimicked, to entice flexitarians to reach for plant-based alternatives. In oat-based barista and cooking cream, plant-based scrambled egg, cold cut and caviar alternatives, we investigated how Jungbunzlauer’s biogums xanthan gum and TayaGel® HA improve the texture of plant-based products.This Technical Paper is from Jungbunzlauer.

15 May 2023 --- Food companies are watching consumer trends to respond flexibly by offering tasty products that reflect their requirements. Millions of people have a food allergy or intolerance or follow a halal, vegan or flexitarian diet. The seasonings from Dutch Spices are suitable for these type of consumer products.This Technical Paper is from Dutch Spices.

17 Apr 2023 --- Dutch Spices’ products enable food producers to offer a unique variety of products that are suitable for and can be enjoyed by a large group of consumers. Including people with a food allergy and people living in accordance with vegan and/or halal guidelines. We call this Freedom of taste.This Technical Paper is from Dutch Spices.

17 Oct 2022 --- Our revolutionary MicroDried® process preserves the natural integrity of over 40 different varieties of dried fruits and vegetables, keeping the superior taste, color and texture you want and allowing us to offer them as Ready-to-Eat. We offer a single-ingredient clean label with field-to-delivery traceability. MicroDried can furnish ingredients in a wide range of sizes: whole pieces, chewy and crunchy fragments, and coarse or fine grind powders.This Technical Paper is from Milne Microdried.

26 Sep 2022 --- Today’s consumers have a range of needs – pleasure, naturality, health, sincerity…. and Eurial I&N can help you meet all of them. Made in France, our protein ingredients offer exceptional functional properties and can also help you take out some of the additives that consumers don’t want. Discover our white paper to find out more.This Technical Paper is from Eurial Ingredients & Nutrition.

06 Nov 2023 --- In this week’s NewsBite, we take a look at how the global economic downturn has restricted new investment in the cell-based meat industry. Meanwhile, the US army is stepping in to buy Japan’s seafood following China’s ban on imports and the FDA looks to revoke its regulations on brominated vegetable oil in the US.

24 Jun 2022 --- This week, a new FAO and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development report warned that efforts in the food industry to commit to carbon emission reduction targets have been “uneven”. Meanwhile, the Kellogg’s Company divided itself into three independent public companies in a major shake-up that sees a renewed focus on snacks, cereals and plant-based products. Also, Mondelez International moved to acquire energy bar maker Clif Bar.

19 Nov 2021 --- This week, Kerry launched an acacia gum-derived ingredient that overcomes sensory issues in white bread. Meanwhile, Roquette unveiled the world’s largest pea protein factory and Redefine Meat premiered the world’s first whole cuts of 3D-printed steak in new culinary concepts.

28 May 2021 --- Unilever & Enough partnership is to leverage zero-waste fermentation process to grow high-quality alternative protein, while Barry Callebaut’s cocoa brand Van Houten has launched a powdered chocolate beverage made from Ruby chocolate. Meanwhile, Mondelez is entering an agreement to acquire Chipita, which is pegged as a high-growth key player in the Central and Eastern European croissants and baked snacks category.

30 Apr 2021 --- In F&B developments this week, the Good Food Institute (GFI) and more than 60 key alternative protein stakeholders called on the US federal government to make alt-protein investment a “national priority.” Chr. Hansen launched its latest generation of bioprotective food cultures FreshQ, while TurtleTree opened new US-based R&D headquarters for the sustainable cultivation of milk from mammalian cells. In Singapore, Givaudan & Bühler launched a Protein Innovation Centre targeting Asian culinary plant-based development.

11 Oct 2023 --- Sauces, dressings and other condiments have long been a staple for restaurants and home cooks alike. Consumers are looking for new and innovative condiments with beautiful colors and diverse applications that inspire them. Adding natural colors to your sauces, seasonings, mayos and dressings can enhance their visual appeal and support the new flavor and food experiences that customers crave. This webinar will give you an in-depth look at how to choose the right natural colors that add whimsy and interest to your sauces and condiments.

14 Sep 2023 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor Missy Green for a quick presentation of this month’s edition, which focuses on snacking innovation. She’ll break down the key takeaways from articles covering topics such as fiber-enhanced snacks ingredients, clean label and plant-based formulation, as well as the need for indulgent moments. She will also examine new strategies in precision fermentation.

01 Aug 2023 --- Globally, 80% of consumers are taking action to live more healthily (Innova Market Insights). Capturing this demand while continuing to elevate taste is an ongoing industry challenge. Join us for an engaging webinar focused on enhancing nutrition in product development by leveraging examples from the growing healthy snacks category. Our panel, made up of experts in consumer research, strategic marketing, and sugar reduction innovation, will guide you through the latest insights and trends, as well as strategies for formulating consumer-preferred products. This webinar is tailored to provide valuable insights and practical knowledge.

16 Jun 2023 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor Missy Green for a quick presentation of this month’s edition, which focuses on soups and sauces. She’ll break down the key takeaways from articles covering topics such as emerging fiber ingredients, vanilla as a complement in plant-based formulation, natural preservation and lupins in baked goods. She will also examine strategies to mimic meat and craft authentic savory soups and sauces.

12 Oct 2022 --- When it comes to plant-based meat alternatives, consumers today have two requests: deliver a better meat-like eating experience, and do it with simpler, more recognizable ingredients. Texture and taste are key. What options are available to product developers who want cleaner labels with ingredients that are ‘good for you’ and ‘good for the planet’? Join Innova Market Insights and CP Kelco for a lively webinar discussion on the latest plant-based meat alternatives market trends, global consumers’ needs and preferences, and an overview of nature-based ingredient solutions available to help you formulate for success.