30 Jun 2020 --- French biomarine ingredients company Algaia is expanding its sustainability plan toward achieving a minimal carbon footprint by 2025. To push forward with this strategy, the company has appointed... Read More

26 Jun 2020 --- The COVID-19 pandemic and the speed at which it developed has had a profound effect on day-to-day life. While it is too early to understand the full impact of the new normal, it’s increasingly clear that... Read More

26 Jun 2020 --- UK supermarket chain Waitrose & Partners is addressing concerns surrounding the potential of US-produced chlorinated chicken being stocked on British shelves following Brexit and the subsequent UK-US trade... Read More

19 Jun 2020 --- Novel F&B applications incorporating dairy protein ingredients have been diversifying across markets, particularly in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. In a new webinar, the US Dairy Export Council... Read More

15 Jun 2020 --- Kemin Industries explores alternative solutions to synthetic ingredients for preventing the loss of color and flavor while extending shelf life. The US-based food safety solutions supplier has unveiled a new line... Read More

Consumers expect brands to be proactive, by combining sustainable solutions with trends like label friendliness, sodium, sugar and calorie reduction, and plant-based alternatives. I am excited to announce that we will shortly launch a label- friendly sweetener made from wheat and barley malt in Europe, adding to our diverse range of stevia-based specialty sweeteners, says Peter Van Deursen, Group Leader, Cargill Starches, Sweeteners & Texturizers

Suppliers explain strategies for tackling sustainability targets and supply chain challenges. Meanwhile, healthy and natural ingredients thrive in soups and sauces amid COVID-19.

As the world continues to get to grips with the coronavirus pandemic and its impacts, the shift in consumer behavior, specifically health claims associated with the immune system are coming to the fore in food, beverage, and supplements markets – particularly as a strong immune system can help to reduce the duration of infectious diseases.

Consumers pay particular importance to flavor when buying a sauce, ahead of cost, convenience, or health. But with the category being both mature and competitive, companies are looking beyond flavor alone. New product development in sauces also targets current diets and lifestyles, emphasizes provenance and authenticity.

Kitchen ingredients such as rosemary  extract may be an effective way of cleaning up the label, while touting sustainable claims to boot. One of the most common problems faced by food manufacturers is the deterioration of quality in their food over prolonged periods of time due to microbial contamination and oxidation, which can lead to costly wastage and deviations in taste, color and textures.

29 Jun 2020 --- In light of the pandemic, IFT has transitioned to a virtual trade show platform in place of its annual event and food expo. Provian NDV is one of Niacet's solutions showcased via the digital event, and marketed as a clean label preservative for the control of Salmonella, a food pathogen in fresh beef. Eelco Heintz, Product & Innovation Manager at Niacet, speaks to FoodIngredientsFirst in detail about the ingredient's functionalities.

15 Jun 2020 --- FrieslandCampina has released a summer trend report examining a consumer shift in focus toward elevated sensorial properties, conscious indulgence and personalized formats. At the ingredient level, the company is exploring product development that minimizes food waste.  

04 Jun 2020 --- Yogurt sales are growing faster in China than anywhere else in the world, with ambient yogurt the fastest growing segment in the country’s liquid dairy market. In response to this, Arla Foods Ingredients recently launched a clean label ambient yogurt concept to meet Chinese demand which the company hails as a “first of its kind.” Allan Eriksen, Application Specialist from the company, gives FoodIngredientsFirst some further insights on the latest launch in line with current trends.  

29 May 2020 --- FrieslandCampina Ingredients is set to launch a new platform, Biotis, which is centered on gut health alongside other all-encompassing wellness benefits such as immune health, sleep health and maternal health. In line with the platform launch, the company is unveiling Biotis GOS as a leading ingredient within its gut health range.

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.

28 May 2020 --- The popularity of products that cross the snacking and confectionery categories has grown in recent years, with more and more products featuring a sweet twist alongside healthful ingredients. Additionally, consumers are purchasing indulgent comfort foods to help deliver joy during difficult days of at-home confinement caused by the spread of the coronavirus. The Almond Board of California’s 2018 Global Chocolate survey shows that four out of five global consumers say chocolate is their favorite snack or one of their favorites when they are looking to indulge. Moreover, Innova Market Insights identified hybrids as one of its top ten trends for 2020, evidenced by consumers continuing to enjoy products that offer on-the-go indulgence.

22 Apr 2020 --- According to a recent Innova Market Insights survey*, nearly nine in ten consumers around the world expect companies to invest in sustainability. CP Kelco has implemented a Triple Bottom Line sustainability strategy to align its values with its customers, suppliers, employees and stakeholders. In this session, we show you how all parts of the business can work together to drive sustainable value creation through water and waste reduction, upcycling, employee safety, community service and more.*Innova Trends Survey 2019 of 1,000 consumers interviewed in each of the following countries: Brazil, China, France, Germany, UK, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Spain and the United States

27 Nov 2019 --- Human breast milk is considered the gold standard in infant nutrition, but breast milk substitutes are needed in certain situations. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the market has demanded high quality infant formula that provides newborns with the protective effects of breast milk. Therefore, infant formulas that are gradually being introduced to the market are intended to have a composition more similar to breast milk.Biosearch Life provides solutions to bring the greatest benefit to the baby and to respond to market demands, contributing to infant formulas that mimic breast milk. Watch this webinar to learn more.

23 Oct 2019 --- This webinar covers the pasting and gelation behaviors of starch and flour ingredients from different pulse crops (e.g., pea and lentil) provide new insights into high cooking temperatures which is meaningful for the utilization of pulse-based ingredients under high-temperature processing conditions, such as in canning, extrusion and jet-cooking.In addition, this webinar shares a case study of high-temperature analysis of lentil performance using the PerkinElmer RVA 4800. This study shows performance differences related to various particle size distributions and a new characterization of intact lentils that corresponds to in vivo lentil performance. The study could expand industry assumptions about particle size and descriptive power in performance analysis.

08 May 2019 --- In this 40-minute webinar, Lu Ann Williams of Innova Market Insights showcases the latest chocolate with almond product trends from across the globe focusing innovative ingredients and key labeling insights to help manufacturers get ahead of what consumers are looking for. Chocolatier Christopher Curtin of Éclat Chocolate shares recipes and inspiration to his development process that align with the latest consumer trends.