01 Jun 2020 --- The space of bioprotection has seen renewed interest in novel fermented cultures solutions. Suppliers are breaking new ground in the plant-based sector, where tectonic shifts in consumer appetite are heating up... Read More

01 Jun 2020 --- Plant-based cheese, ready meals, seafood and alternatives to eggs are among the most significant opportunities in the plant-based arena, a major survey of over 6,000 consumers has revealed. Food awareness... Read More

29 May 2020 --- This week in industry news, Caldic Canada revealed it will become the exclusive distributor of Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America and Fresh Del Monte Produce announced its subsidiary Fresh Del Monte... Read More

28 May 2020 --- The Brenntag Food & Nutrition business unit in North America, part of the Brenntag Group, has entered a new collaboration with Axiom Foods for the distribution of plant proteins in the US and Canada. Axiom... Read More

28 May 2020 --- Major beef producer, Marfrig, and global nutrition company ADM are joining forces to create PlantPlus Foods, a joint venture for the sale of plant-based food products across South American and North American... Read More

Givaudan’s collaboration with UC Berkeley reveals most promising plant-based proteins for the future. Aiming to be at the forefront of research and innovation Givaudan collaborated with the Product Development Program of the University of Berkeley, California to help decipher the future of alternative proteins.

New types of chocolate like Darkmilk and Ruby present new opportunities, while sweeteners from cocoa fruit and coffee cherries boost natural appeal.

Consumer awareness of ingredients has never been at a higher level. Animal welfare, health-conscious nutrition and authentic natural options are all being rated and considered with social media playing an ever more significant part in recommendation and derision. People are also extremely interested in food and are not afraid to voice their discoveries and opinions as evidenced by the number of food photographs shown on Instagram and are keen to be an early adopter of new, delicious and healthy foods. Tagging and sharing are essential.

03 Apr 2020 --- Algae has taken on a starring role in product development in recent years, particularly in plant-based and flavor-boosting applications. Dominic Skowronek, Marketeer at algae-based company Viva Maris, tells FoodIngredientsFirst at Biofach 2020, hosted in Nuremberg, Germany, about integrating the functionalities of organic sea plants in a broad range of nutritional foods that tap into consumer’s natural associations between algae and health.

27 Feb 2020 --- Plant-based gelatins are increasingly used in reformulating confectionery as consumers demand naturality. At ProSweets 2020 in Cologne, Norevo discussed how gum acacia can provide solutions in this space.

26 Feb 2020 --- James Cadbury, the Founder of the Love Cocoa brand, comes from a family with chocolate expertise. FoodIngredientsFirst speaks with Cadbury, at ISM 2020 in Cologne, about the importance of storytelling in building a brand and connecting with consumers. In addition, he discusses sugar reduction and new flavors in confectionery, such as avocado-chocolate and birthday cake.

20 Feb 2020 --- Consumers are increasingly seeking clean label products with recognizable ingredient lists. In response to this, Naturex (part of Givaudan) has been expanding its VegeBrite range of plant-based colors. Nathalie Pauleau discussed the Golden Yellow variety at Fi Europe 2019, held in Paris, France. She explains that the color can help answer demands for vanilla shades in the dairy industry, as well as being suitable for use in applications from sauces and dressings to confectionery.

20 Feb 2020 --- Malt can address a variety of needs from clean label to flavor improvement, according to Jonathan Pritchard, Technical Sales Manager at Muntons Ingredients. At Fi Europe 2019, held in Paris, France, the UK-based company was showcasing its range of malt products, updated to appeal to plant-based and clean label positionings. Pritchard also notes that the global reach of the ingredient has led the company to invest in extending its capacity.

30 Apr 2020 --- Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC), a Dutch supplier in specialty oils and fats for the food industry, has made moves to reduce levels of 3-monochloropropanediol esters (3-MCPDe) in its oils portfolio. This comes ahead of expected European legislation that will impose limits on the potential compound within its market. The potentially harmful compound is found across a broad range of bakery, confectionery, infant food & formula, and processed products.

09 Oct 2019 --- Plant-based proteins have the market buzzing, with food and beverage innovations arriving frequently on store shelves. But formulating beverages with alternative protein sources—whether soy, almond, oat, pea or rice – can present challenges, especially in meeting consumers’ expectations for taste, texture and visual appeal. In this timely webinar, Innova Market Insights and CP Kelco share useful insights about the global dairy alternatives market, the key challenges when formulating these products, and how KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum – a nature-based, fermentation-derived ingredient – serves as a unique, multifunctional solution in the product developer’s toolkit.

04 Apr 2019 --- In less than two decades, protein supplementation and high protein diets have moved from having niche appeal (primarily the domain of bodybuilders), to being truly mainstream. Innova Market Insights Market Analyst, Myrthe de Beukelaar, takes you inside sports nutrition innovation and how mainstream consumer pay more attention to factors beyond efficient muscle building such as ethical and environmental concerns which translates into a greater uptake of vegan proteins in the market.

07 Mar 2019 --- Interest in healthy, clean, yet indulgent nutrition are the key themes in dairy innovation. Innova Market Insights’ Director of Innovation, Lu Ann Williams, takes you inside dairy innovation today and discusses how the top trends, such as, Discovery: The Adventurous Consumer, The Plant Kingdom and Alternatives for 2019 will impact the dairy aisle.

24 Jan 2019 --- Leading the trends driving development in snacks and confectionery are “Discovery: the Adventurous Consumer”, “Alternatives to All”, “Snacking: the Definitive Occasion”, and “I Feel Good”. Innova Market Insights continuously analyzes global developments in food and beverage launch activity and consumer research to highlight the trends most likely to impact the food and beverage industry over the coming year and beyond. Discover the latest market trends for the snacks and confectionery industry by attending Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends 2019 webinar.