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FOOD INGREDIENTS NEWS
29 Mar 2024 --- This week in industry news, Azelis announced a new distribution agreement with Soy Austria, a manufacturer of natural, sustainable and soy-based ingredients. Unilever announced a project to significantly reduce... Read More
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
IDTechEx weighs market potential of biowaxes and upcycled biowaste as new PFAS alternatives
29 Mar 2024 --- Technology consultancy IDTechEx has released a report on the future trajectory of “forever chemicals” (PFAS) in food packaging, next to other major industries. Focusing on F&B, Sona Dadhania, the... Read More
TECH & INNOVATION
29 Mar 2024 --- Alt-protein start-up Aqua Cultured Foods and Ginkgo Bioworks have partnered to optimize an innovative fermentation technology that elevates the quality of “fish-free” seafood to authentically replicate... Read More
TECH & INNOVATION
Sugar to oil: Checkerspot unlocks microalgae fermentation for sustainable fat alternatives
28 Mar 2024 --- Fats and oils find a plethora of applications in the F&B industry — from frying and dressings to providing texture to bakery and confectionery. However, unstable supply chains and climate changes are... Read More
TECH & INNOVATION
Indian innovator leverages chickpea flour to formulate vegan egg substitute for bakery
28 Mar 2024 --- Indian food ingredient company Supplant Foods has received a patent for its novel chickpea processing technology that formulates chickpea flour with enhanced protein functionality using precision fermentation... Read More
NPEW 2024 live: Cargill details latest research on stevia safety and health benefits
28 Mar 2024 --- At Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) we talked to Alyssa Leyva, Cargill’s product line manager for high-intensity sweeteners, about the company’s latest research on its stevia sweetener, finding no significant impact on gut microflora. She also highlighted how another study showed that consuming stevia-sweetened beverages pre-meal reduced feelings of hunger and calorie intake.
ProSweets 2024: Esarom demos the intrigue of “mystery flavors”
20 Feb 2024 --- Following success in the beverage category, confectionery brands are jumping onto the mystery flavor trend, launching products with black or white colors that keep consumers guessing. Mystery flavors allow brands to engage with consumers and give them a sensory experience they’ve never had before, highlights Daniela Zöllner, marketing manager at the Austrian flavor house Esarom.
Biofach: Austria Juice exhibits range of fruit beverage innovation targeting cost efficiencies
19 Feb 2024 --- At Biofach, Austria Juice is showcasing four types of product categories, including fruit juice concentrates, beverage compounds, flavorings and fruit wine. Tobias Roell, sales manager, speaks to us about how the portfolio addresses cost efficiencies in response to ongoing economic pressures on organic fruit beverage market.
Ready-to-mix clear powders bring fresh appeal to protein beverages
16 Feb 2024 --- With the protein trend now in the mainstream, Arla Foods Ingredients is providing more options that are designed to meet personalized consumer needs beyond sports nutrition. We speak to Thomas Andersen, head of global sales, who explains "clear" benefits behind two new whey protein innovations in three different refreshing beverage concepts.
Alland & Robert: Targeting industry-wide needs using acacia as a clean and simple ingredient
06 Feb 2024 --- Created in 1884, Alland & Robert is a family-owned company based in Normandy, France. The company is internationally recognized as a leading manufacturer of natural gums, and particularly acacia gum. R&D director Isabelle Jaouen discusses the company’s developments in acacia and how the ingredient answers many F&B trends that we see today. She also highlights how it can support Nutriscore labeling across a wide range of food applications.
trendscope™ 2024+ - Discover latest food and beverage trends
07 Mar 2024 --- Today’s consumers expect a lot from the food and beverage products they choose. To successfully respond to changing consumer needs and wants, the industry needs to decode latest consumer trends. This applies especially in times of a global polycrisis that acts as an accelerator of change. Leif Jago, Global Marketing Manager Food & Beverage at Symrise, reveals in this webinar the latest consumer trends in food and beverages decoded by trendscope™ 2024+. Also, you will learn how Symrise can support you in the development of consumer-preferred products to respond to these trends. This relates, for example, to the need for products supporting healthier and more sustainable lifestyles.
The Editor Presents: Functional & Flavorful Beverages
07 Mar 2024 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, in a 15-minute roundup of themes from the beverage edition. Wellness tea, no- and low-alcohol beverages and health-enhancing drinks are growing, but so are premium, higher-in-alcohol offerings. We’ll explore opportunities in adult beverages across Europe and Asia as well as “smart” ingredients for adding nootropics to energy or sports drinks.
Wholesome Cravings: A healthy menu for healthy nutrition
28 Sep 2023 --- "Healthy nutrition" is the new norm as focus intensifies on boosting and maintaining health. Consumers have become mindful nutritionists, educating themselves on what they need for health and what the nutrient density and functionality of their food need to be. Learn how to formulate for a healthier a nutritional profile and discover how Foodology by Univar Solutions and the organization's global test kitchens are delivering technical innovations for the future of food and beverage.
The Editor Presents: Blurring beverages
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.
Unlock Plant-Based Chocolate Potential for 2023 and Beyond
31 Jan 2023 --- Plant-based remains one of the most exciting food & beverage trends, with confectionery standing out as a particularly fast growing category within this exciting arena. This insightful webinar offers a brief market overview of the “Plant Popularity” trend, and provide practical tips and tricks on how to position your plant-based chocolate products in 2023 and beyond. It features presentations from Cargill chocolate engineers, who introduce a range of highly innovative plant-based power ingredients that have been developed for sensorially outstanding vegan chocolates. In short, we show that by unlocking its full potential, plant-based chocolate is not just for Veganuary!
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