12 Apr 2021 --- Throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic, FoodIngredientsFirst is dedicated to bringing its readers all the latest and most relevant industry updates. Visit this news feed for the... Read More

08 Apr 2021 --- Global food and agri-business Olam International Limited has published its 2020 Annual Report, outlining the company’s financial and non-financial performance for the year. Key highlights include how Olam... Read More

29 Mar 2021 --- In time for spring, beverage innovators are shining a light on uplifting flavor profiles including the tropical tonalities of watermelon and guanabana. Italian provenance flavors are also in the spotlight, with... Read More

23 Mar 2021 --- Nestlé is rolling out its touchless coffee machines to offer an extra level of safety as virus-wary office workers return to workplaces. The contactless coffee machines can be controlled via smartphones to... Read More

23 Mar 2021 --- As the plant-based space continues to evolve and branch out, Innova Market Insights details how global markets are also continuing to open up for hybrid formulas made with both animal-based and alternative... Read More

Immunity is increasingly coming to the fore, as COVID-19 has shifted a more significant focus on preventative health. Many key players are tapping into this rising trend, flagging ingredients that can potentially protect against, not only the novel coronavirus, but also other viral infections and boost overall health. With the world looking to health and nutrition experts to avoid illness, the market is ripe with NPD and innovative formulations that are pegged for further growth.

Faravelli is an ingredients supplier for the food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, industrial, cosmetics, and animal nutrition sectors, with offices in six countries worldwide. The company has reported increased growth during the pandemic and identifies the disruption caused by COVID-19 as an opportunity to restructure, consolidate, and invest further in skills and technology. As a result of the pandemic’s spread, Faravelli accelerated its move to “smart working” in a matter of days, which has been heralded as “significantly raising the quality of life,” according to the company. 

The rapid spread of COVID-19 turned the spring of 2020 on its head. While restaurants and non-essential businesses closed in an attempt to flatten the growth curve of the pandemic, a series of industry exhibitions and conferences have been brought online, giving rise to a greater virtual presence. Companies have also had to swiftly adapt to employees working from home, taking on a digitally agile approach to communication. Will these digital solutions and technologies become the new norm?

06 Apr 2021 --- As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to place unprecedented attention on food production, consumers are paying more attention to ingredients. Grain Foods Foundation (GFF) highlights how breads and flours are having a moment amid the pandemic. Christine Cochran, executive director at GFF, shares her insights on the home-baking trend and how grain ingredients have moved further into the spotlight.

07 Dec 2020 --- The color red is set to shake up the food and beverage industry in 2021, thanks to its ability to spark powerful emotions. That is according to GNT, which recently launched its Love Color Campaign for the coming year. GNT believes red can connect with this desire for discovery and help signal the start of a new era following the events of 2020. Maartje Hendrickx, market development manager, shares some insights on how the pandemic has impacted colors in F&B.

28 Oct 2020 --- “Transparency Triumphs” leads Innova Market Insights’ newly unveiled Top Ten Trends for 2021. Lu Ann Williams, global insights director, shares a deep dive into these themes’ evolution in successful product trends. In other spotlighted F&B product themes, the sustained plant-based revolution is branching out into more sophisticated alternatives. At the same time, COVID-19’s influence over omnichannel eating has bolstered interest in immunity-elevating offerings.

19 Oct 2020 --- Agrana Fruit has published its latest trend blog entitled “Act for Future,” which focuses on developing future-proof sustainability solutions. In 2019, 87 percent of consumers expected companies to invest in sustainability – 22 percent more than in the previous year, according to data from Innova Market Insights. This year, global consumers have become even more concerned about environmental issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Melanie Sturm, Agrana Fruit's global market & consumer insights manager, shares insights on the issues surrounding sustainability.

11 Aug 2020 --- CP Kelco has invested in a new state-of-the-art innovation center at its Atlanta, Georgia headquarters in the US. The expansion will boost the company's R&D capabilities, allowing it to expand into new ingredient categories and explore future applications for existing products. With the COVID-19 pandemic delaying construction, the hydrocolloids supplier is now targeting completion of its center by the end of the year.  

17 Nov 2020 --- Global consumers are getting more health-conscious. Recent studies show that the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified this trend. Consumers want to know what ingredients they contain, how farmers grow raw materials, and how it impacts the planet. This growing awareness of trust and traceability relates to the food chain and has resulted in an increased demand for natural food solutions. The webinar from Symrise addresses these needs relating to taste solutions in the F&B landscape.

10 Nov 2020 --- The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on consumer behavior and trends. Lockdowns, social distancing and a heightened focus on hygiene are now an integral part of our new reality. The outcome of these changes will define consumer behavior in the near future – and potentially for some time to come. In this webinar, Chr. Hansen Natural Colors will guide you through this new reality with exciting opportunities for innovating with color.

29 Jul 2020 --- Looking ahead to the years after the COVID-19 outbreak, consumers are expected to show higher levels of interest in their immune health. This could open doors for more products with a specific focus on immune health rather than those with multiple health messages of which immunity is simply one of many.