05 Jul 2022 --- Alt-protein start-up Back of the Yards Algae Sciences Inc. (BYAS) has received a new investment from Japanese fine chemicals company DIC Corporation. BYAS owns proprietary zero-waste technology for extracting... Read More

29 Jun 2022 --- Heura has received a legal notice from the meat industry after the Spanish plant-based company advertised on a billboard in Madrid with the words “meat”. This is the latest move in the meat versus... Read More

29 Jun 2022 --- Tracking the upward trajectory of the demand for vegan and plant-based chocolate, Beneo touts rice as the ideal ingredient to deliver on taste, texture and the quintessential tempered snap that consumers love.... Read More

29 Jun 2022 --- The journey to develop alternative proteins to sustainably feed the world’s ballooning population is a key factor in F&B research, investment, food technology and discovery. This has led to a myriad of... Read More

28 Jun 2022 --- Innovative launches of seafood and meat replacement solutions as well as new flavor concepts and functional health ingredients, will be among the highlights at the upcoming IFT First trade show (July 10 to 13).A... Read More

20 May 2022 --- Demand for yeast ingredients is growing steadily, with new applications such as plant-based meat alternatives gaining popularity. Yeast extract is a clean label flavor enhancer with functionalities across various savory applications. Angel Yeast operates a diverse portfolio of yeast extracts, which include basic savory foundations as well as solutions targeting umami and kokumi, which are good for salt, sugar and monosodium glutamate reduction.

20 May 2022 --- While traditionally an animal-based protein specialist, Solina is now expanding with plant-based protein blends. At IFFA 2022, we speak to Wiebe Saerens, the company’s product application and development technologist, about the challenges and solutions of creating meat-like tastes and textures for the booming vegan market.

02 Feb 2022 --- The trend for clean label and easy to understand ingredients is pushing up the demand for plant-based and vegan-friendly colors. Natural coloring foods supplier GNT observes high demand for strawberry and cherry shades made from its carrots, radish and sweet potatoes. The company recently unveiled new shades of green based on turmeric and spirulina for various confectionery products.

22 Dec 2021 --- Alternative protein will be a key area of growth for Griffith Foods as part of its strategy to produce “sustainable, delicious and nutritious” food. The company forecasts that future meat alternatives will go beyond standard meat mimics. Wim van Roekel, president of the European division, envisions “a completely new spectrum of flavors and taste sensations” to emerge in the alt-protein arena.

09 Dec 2021 --- Valio is focusing on health and nutrition, unveiling better-for-you solutions like sugar reduction and protein enrichment. Timo Pajari explains how lactose-free Nutri F+ milk powder helps appeal to seniors in markets like Asia, where lactose intolerance is especially widespread. The company has also long maintained a presence in the plant-based market, with Pajari anticipating a growing interest in this area.

16 Jun 2022 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor Missy Green for a quick presentation of the key themes in this edition which focuses on soups and sauces. Key features include NPD growth inspired by Asian-style dishes and the dynamics behind the race to create plant-based chicken alternatives. In addition, global spices encourage the creation of new sauces, and a clean label renaissance is underway.  

26 Apr 2022 --- During this webinar, our experts will unpack our family of game-changing plant-based proteins, ingredients, expertise and nutritional solutions that boost taste, texture and health in meat alternatives – including our latest innovations.

23 Mar 2022 --- Glanbia Ireland, while known for being a dairy company, has a long history in grains and cereals with their extensive Irish oat portfolio. During this webinar they will take you on our oat journey demonstrating how Irish oats are the perfect plant-based solution for all your application needs.

17 Mar 2022 --- With personal health and global sustainability proving to be strong drivers of consumer choice, plant-based R&D has refocused from mimicking meat, fish and dairy, to optimizing options that stand on their own merits. “Plant-based: The canvas for innovation” is #2 of Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2022. Join Myrthe de Beukelaar, Sr. Market Analyst, as she elaborates on the evolution of plant-based options in the food and beverage industry.

16 Mar 2022 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor Missy Green in a 15-minute roundup of themes from this beverage-themed edition. Healthier reformulations of drinks, alongside a rise in ultra-indulgent ice creams, are boosting NPD activity. Meanwhile, environmentally sustainable innovation comes to the fore in a breakdown of enzymatic recycling and Coca-Cola’s plant-based bottles. Microalgae and gut health supplements are also spotlighted in this issue.