26 Jul 2024 --- This week in industry news, FrieslandCampina Ingredients chose Brenntag to distribute its Biotis ingredients in France and Lidl joined forces with beef producers to advance regenerative farming and carbon... Read More

26 Jul 2024 --- Loryma has formulated three low-calorie, wheat-based fat replacers that are poised to offer processing and nutritional benefits to manufacturers of meat alternatives, meat products and hybrids. Norbert Klein, head... Read More

24 Jul 2024 --- Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina has seen a 6.7% decrease in revenue due to lower milk price and currency translation, although it made gains in other areas, the company has reported in its first half-year... Read More

22 Jul 2024 --- High-protein claims are penetrating more diverse food and beverage categories across US supermarket shelves, from coffee and ice cream to bakery and snacks. Along with the expansion, new sources of the... Read More

22 Jul 2024 --- World Animal Protection has released a report assessing 25 US-based restaurant chains across multiple food and beverage categories on their inclusion of plant-based product offerings and initiatives toward cutting... Read More

25 Jul 2024 --- Consolidation in the plant-based space is “inevitable,” says Rishabh Pande, regional VP of ingredient solutions of North America for Taste, Texture & Health at dsm-firmenich. While plant protein companies look to scale up and drive prices down, Pande suggests that protein fortification may be an easier sell than meat analogs. “Less disruptive” categories like bakery can help consumers increase their protein content without compromising on the sensory experience.

19 Jul 2024 --- At IFT First 2024 in Chicago, US, Foodology by Univar Solutions’ senior manager for Application Development Food Ingredients North America, Charles Purcell, walked us through the company’s latest prototype solutions inspired by today’s food scene. Purcell also shared insights on how protein fortification, clean label and plant-based might evolve and outlined the company’s environmental sustainability focus.

18 Jul 2024 --- Cargill’s marketing insights and analytics manager for North America, Keith Albright, talks to us live from IFT about the importance of understanding consumer behavior and trends in the F&B industry. He also shares insights from the company’s TrendTracker technology, such as the rise of healthy indulgence, plant-based foods and the recent pandemic’s impact on consumer food choices.

17 Jul 2024 --- Erin Massey, Bunge’s business development manager, talks to us about the company’s Beleaf PlantBetter dairy butter alternative, which helps mitigate rising dairy butter prices and taps into consumers’ sustainability demands. She also explains how Bunge uses R&D and its sunflower lecithin ingredient to match the sensory qualities of conventional butter while mimicking its melting curve.

17 Jul 2024 --- HealthTech BioActives’ general manager North America & Global Food Division head Jordi Ferre, talks to us from the show floor about the company’s sugar reduction solutions that taste close to sugar and retain the mouthfeel in beverages, dairy, bakery and confectionery. He also highlights the ongoing consumer demand for natural food ingredients and the role of technology in formulating them.

05 Jun 2024 --- This webinar delves into the exciting realm of oat ingredients, exploring their potential to elevate plant-based and hybrid beverages by meeting the demands of today’s consumers.  Oat milk is the top and fastest growing product base in dairy alternative drink launches. This is no surprise considering the array of benefits oats offer ranging from nutritional value and functionality to their natural and sustainable attributes.  Join Tirlán in finding the right oat solution to suit your preferred beverage type and production capabilities all while gaining valuable insights into setting your oat-based beverage apart. You will also discover how leveraging the distinctive benefits of Irish Oats can elevate your product to new heights.

30 May 2024 --- There is a clear and growing trend towards plant-based and healthier sugar confectionery options. But today’s plant-based consumers won’t accept sweet treats that don’t deliver organoleptically. Sugar confectionery products are inherently indulgent, and must offer the right taste, sweetness, and importantly, texture, in order to succeed. Market success can only be achieved if you find the perfect balance of all of these aspects.

02 May 2024 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, in a 15-minute roundup of themes from the ready meal edition. Discover how small ingredients like yeast are making a big impact on savory flavor, as well as modern fermentation techniques to perfect the taste and nutrition of plant-based foods. Cooking at home has gotten more exciting as consumers aim to reign in spending with chef-inspired and fusion flavors. We’ll also explore “an ocean of possibilities” with hydrocolloids from the sea and the FDA’s new Food Traceability Rule—FSMA 204. In other news, brands should beware of SARMs, unauthorized muscle-building supplement ingredients, which are appearing in online stores. 

08 Feb 2024 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, for a recap of the confectionery edition, which delves into chocolate design and sweet treat offerings. We take a look at how high sugar and cocoa prices are impacting the sector and how plant-based brands are stepping up their game. We will also spotlight the sustainability of confectionery hydrocolloids—like pectin and gelatin—and see some of the latest launches in indulgent supplements and premium desserts.

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.