20 May 2022 --- European savory ingredients producer Solina is making strides in improving the taste and texture of plant-based proteins for vegan consumers as the popularity of non-animal products continues to rise. Live... Read More

 19 May 2022 --- Functional ingredients manufacturer Beneo has acquired Dutch company Meatless, broadening its portfolio with a versatile selection of plant-based solutions that serve as texturizers for meat and fish... Read More

19 May 2022 --- French manufacturer Ecotone is investing €20 million (US$21 million) to increase its production capacity of plant-based beverages by 30%. The company has focused on growing its automation and reducing its... Read More

17 May 2022 --- In the savory foods sector, traditional meat companies are steadily branching out of space with offerings of plant-based protein innovations. Evidencing this, the traditionally meat-heavy IFFA 2022 trade show... Read More

17 May 2022 --- Nutrition giant ADM has forged its first strategic partnership in the cultivated meat sector – poised to become a US$25 billion global industry by 2030 – with the Good Meat division of Eat Just. The... Read More

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.

07 Dec 2021 --- FrieslandCampina Ingredients recently made waves with its entrance to the plant-based arena. Jouke Veldman, global market development lead, explains how the dairy giant is balancing these two spaces, as well as how it is differentiating itself. For example, taste and texture improvements – as well as powder properties – are helping to create a novel proposition.

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.

15 Feb 2022 --- Dairy remains one of the world’s most valuable food sectors with a healthy and nutritious image, and the potential for ongoing added value. It is also highly diverse, with its popularity varying widely in different parts of the world and consumers increasingly looking for authentic comfort and indulgence in this traditional category. Innova's Global Insights Director, Lu Ann Williams, shares how major developments such as competition from plant-based alternatives and the COVID-19 crisis are driving innovation in the dairy sector.