26 Sep 2023 --- Sauces, dressings and condiments have long been a staple for foodservice and in the home. Every culture on the continent has its own unique sauce and condiment traditions, and now consumers are looking for new and... Read More

09 Aug 2023 --- Natural colors are becoming more popular as consumers look for products that are free from artificial and synthetic ingredients. However, natural colors also need to meet high quality, stability and sustainability... Read More

18 Jul 2023 --- The 2023 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) FIRST Annual Event & Expo kicked off in Chicago, US, this week, and Food Ingredients First is on hand to experience innovations from the... Read More

07 Jul 2023 --- In this week’s industry news, the European Food Safety Authority’s assessment of the impact of glyphosate on the health of humans, animals and the environment did not identify critical areas of... Read More

04 Jul 2023 --- Hell Energy has created what it claims is the first energy drink to be entirely developed by AI. Not only has the formulation, recipe and flavor profile been selected using predictive intelligence but the drink... Read More

27 Jun 2023 --- Givaudan recently launched its Customer Foresight, a proprietary futurescaping platform that leverages Givaudan’s human expertise, big data and AI to anticipate F&B challenges, foresee consumer expectations and develop food experiences. Nandita Prabhu, customer foresight director, explains how the platform can identify early indications about impending future shifts that will impact the F&B industry in the months and years ahead.

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.

28 Oct 2019 --- Plant-based meat alternatives represent one of the most potent dietary shifts today and flavor giant Givaudan is underscoring the potential of plant-based proteins as it seeks to “redefine the meat category.” Speaking to FoodIngredientsFirst, Flavio Garofalo, Global Category Director for Savoury Flavours at Givaudan, notes that showcasing plant proteins at the center of the plate doesn’t necessarily mean mimicking meat. Instead, it’s about “thinking creatively and designing culinary dishes that inspire the tastes,” he says.

16 Jun 2019 --- Naturex (now a Givaudan company) presented their Turmipure Gold solution. The ingredient is claimed to elevate turmeric to the next level by being instant water dispersible, 100 percent clean label and organic. It has a neutral taste a beautiful color, is very easy to formulate in beverages. It is also clinically proven to be more bioavailable than standard turmeric 95 percent cucruminoids at a low 300mg dose. At IFT 2019, the company presented several plant-based concepts to highlight the diversity of their portfolio and also how the taste masking properties of Givaudan’s flavors business can now be used to optimize the flavor of plant-based nutritionals.

30 Jun 2018 --- Givaudan’s heritage in natural ingredients is rooted in a tradition of exploration, discovery and innovative thinking. Our holistic approach from nature to consumer experience is grounded in a profound understanding of sourcing, natural extraction and cooking techniques. All that, plus over 90% of our research dedicated to innovation in natural solutions, and you have a winning combination.