08 Jun 2023 --- Unilever is tackling the challenge of delivering the “authentic experience” of bacon with its latest plant-based iteration of the meat staple. The company unveils that newly added oil droplets in its... Read More

08 Jun 2023 --- Ahead of expected regulatory approvals for its cultivated meat in the US, Aleph Farms has announced chef Marcus Samuelsson will join the company as an investor, culinary advisor and launch partner. Samuelsson will... Read More

08 Jun 2023 --- The European Council and European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on the labeling of organic pet food. The regulation agreed on this week will make it easier for consumers in the EU to buy organic... Read More

07 Jun 2023 --- The infrastructure collapse in the war-torn territory of Kherson, Ukraine, is flooding farmland around the Dnipro River and will complicate the access to wheat, maize and soybean crops and make harvesting... Read More

07 Jun 2023 --- Much of the world’s food is not traceable – a paradigm that food agencies worldwide aim to change in the coming years to improve public health. Upcoming US FDA legislation and a new toolbox released by... Read More

08 Jun 2023 --- Oliver Hoffmann, head of global marketing retail & e-commerce at Döhler, speaks about sugar reduction in beverages amid a global spike of sugar prices. He also delves into dairy alternatives and plant-based drinks as consumers seek healthier and more sustainable lifestyles.

31 May 2023 --- Stephen Browne, head of international sales, speaks about Tirlán’s recently released stabilized cream, as the company aims to target the tea and beverage sector. Browne also showcases Tirlán’s gluten-free oat milk and reveals how the company has recently released its pure oat milk outside of Ireland.

08 May 2023 --- The EU’s upcoming ban on products linked to deforestation and forced labor is driving a new class of ingredients. We speak to Jon van den Bremen, managing director of Fuji Oil Europe, on Fuji Oil’s cocoa butter alternative, Palmy Trace. The ingredient’s palm fractions have the “best traceability to origin” – coming from one plantation, one mill and one refinery. He also examines current trends in the choco sector, including certified and healthier ingredients. 

02 May 2023 --- Addressing the need for natural color solutions in confectionery, Capol’s Vivapigments line uses microencapsulation to bring water-soluble extracts to fat-based and dry applications. The patented technology is also being used as an alternative to titanium dioxide, which preserves calcium carbonate by surrounding it in rice protein. Pablo Elizondo, head of R&D at Capol, explains how Vivapigments is also being explored in applications beyond confectionery, like chicken analogs.

01 May 2023 --- Health claims are influencing product development and consumer behavior across all food categories. Consumers are increasingly seeking out natural, organic, and minimally processed foods that are healthier and more sustainable for the environment. Watch as Nutrition Expert and Regional Director Tom Cooke talks about trends within functional foods and supplements.

06 Jun 2023 --- This webinar explores how plant-based proteins address consumers' growing demand for affordable, nutritious, and sustainable food options amidst rising inflation and environmental concerns. Ingredion discusses the latest flexitarian and plant-protein market trends and their experts highlight the ideal ingredient solutions to deliver the best value in today’s complex and challenging environment.Watch this on-demand webinar and learn how plant-based proteins can help drive innovation in the food industry.

22 May 2023 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor Missy Green in a 15-minute roundup of news from the ready meals edition. This edition covers the formulator’s challenge between price and quality in plant-based products and new areas of meat-free development in prepared dishes. Umami and kokumi, the latest in ready meal packaging and convenience foods NPD are covered in this event.

29 Mar 2023 --- As consumers look to maximize the value of purchases, manufacturers must consider the motivations that will solidify chocolate products as a permissible indulgence. From new taste and texture experiences to personal wellbeing and planetary health, confectionery product development can answer consumer needs. In this presentation, Lu Ann Williams of Innova Market Insights and Chocolatier Angela Borah discuss how to redefine the value of confectionery products using almond ingredients in innovative and appealing ways. Chocolate category and consumer data, inspirational recipe concepts, and informed tips on ingredient selection and application illustrate a future for chocolate products as consumers continue to navigate lifestyles in flux.

16 Mar 2023 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor Missy Green in a quick roundup of themes from the beverage edition. Adult beverages are in the spotlight, with steep growth in hard seltzers and flavored alcoholic beverages. Premium, ready-to-drink cocktails are leading the trend and are forecast to see high growth in the coming years. We also explore mood-modulating functional drinks and COVID-19’s lasting impact on the beverages category.

09 Feb 2023 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor Missy Green for a quick presentation of the confectionery edition’s key themes. Highlights include plant-based confectionery, supplier efforts to right wrongs in cocoa and sensory trends in sweet NPD. Meanwhile, beauty-from-within nutraceutical formats expand and consumers gain more awareness of prebiotics.