17 Apr 2024 --- Irish global nutrition group Glanbia has agreed to purchase the leading independent US flavor platform, Flavor Producers, for an initial consideration of US$300 million and a deferred consideration of up to US$55... Read More

17 Apr 2024 --- Givaudan Sense Colour is rolling out a series of new natural color solutions in line with market demands, including a phycocyanin-rich natural blue hue similar to spirulina, its Endure Red Beet, which can be a... Read More

17 Apr 2024 --- Consumer demand for nutritional snacks that deliver on taste and texture continues to grow as major ingredient suppliers develop increasingly functional solutions to support human and planetary health. In this... 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 Food Works started the... Read More

11 Apr 2024 --- Syensqo highlights that natural vanillin can help F&B and nutrition manufacturers improve their product’s overall taste while meeting growing consumer demand for more functional and nutritional... Read More

15 Apr 2024 --- Symrise marks the 150th anniversary of the patent grant for vanillin and talks to us about celebrating vanilla as a well-established traditional flavor and using it in modern food formulations. Known as the “queen of flavors,” vanilla remains a mainstay. Dominik Rzepka, global communications and Laurent Deniau, global director for natural vanilla and botanicals, detail how Symrise supports vanilla supply chains and innovation.

09 Apr 2024 --- Premium artisan UK ice cream brand Jefferson’s is launching its ice cream Sammies, made with homemade cookies, organic milk and other natural ingredients to bring a contemporary twist to old-fashioned American-style ice cream. It is extremely creamy, bursting with flavor and novel inclusions. We caught up with co-founder Celine Thompson to find out more. 

02 Apr 2024 --- Lallemand Bio-Ingredients exhibited its range of yeast ingredients designed for the savory snacking and meat spaces. According to Xavier Puyol, global accounts manager, yeasts are “smart” ingredients that are allergen-free, of non-animal origins, are friendly with religions and are easy to formulate with. The company also presented its nitrite-free salami which showcases how it is possible to have an all-natural salami product in the market. 

28 Mar 2024 --- At Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) we talked to Alyssa Leyva, Cargill’s product line manager for high-intensity sweeteners, about the company’s latest research on its stevia sweetener, finding no significant impact on gut microflora. She also highlighted how another study showed that consuming stevia-sweetened beverages pre-meal reduced feelings of hunger and calorie intake. 

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.

10 Apr 2024 --- Many consumers are increasingly looking for healthier food and beverages offering nutritional support and other functionalities. The majority of these products incorporate special ingredients or formulas – coming with unpleasant off-notes impacting the overall flavor profile. Therefore, it is crucial to improve the taste, mouthfeel, and smell of these products. Vanilla is the perfect answer to a health-conscious world. Combining this widely beloved flavor with taste-balancing capabilities, vanilla can be used as a natural masker in health & nutrition applications. In this webinar, you will learn how Symrise can support you in decoding unwanted off-flavors and designing vanilla taste that consumers love. Find out how to make healthier products taste great and actively promote everyday health everywhere!

21 Mar 2024 --- The rising consumer demand for healthier and natural food options has encouraged the exploration of innovative natural plant extracts as alternatives to synthetic ingredients. In the world of bakery products, the issue of oxidation and rancidity poses a significant challenge, impacting the shelf life and overall quality of dry bakery goods such as breadsticks, cookies, breaded toasts, crackers…etc. In this context, OLESSENCE, through the combined potential of olive, rosemary and green tea extracts, presents a promising natural solution to enhance the sensory profile, contributing also to counter the effects of oxidative rancidity. Flavour profile enhancement, versatility, preserving freshness naturally are only few of the reasons why to choose our innovative solution.

23 Nov 2023 --- Texture plays a major role in the sensory experience of food. Consumers seek products with delicious taste but also with good feelings in their mouths.Thanks to its high-water binding and texturizing capacities, Promilk® B Max is an innovative milk protein that maximizes and boosts the texture of food-finished products. It is a unique solution 100 % dairy to achieve the perfect texture, meeting consumer demands for perfect mouthfeel and natural, additive-free products with fully clean labels.This webinar shows applications where Promilk® B MAX can reveal its outstanding texturizing properties from airy foaming texture in fresh whipped cheese or whipped cream to firm, breakable and non-sticky texture in cheese portions.

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.