26 Jul 2024 --- Symrise has unveiled a Digital Immersion Co-Creation Center in Singapore — a facility blending market, consumer and sensory insights with cutting-edge technology. The digitally enabled, purpose-built space... Read More

26 Jul 2024 --- PepsiCo has announced a £13 million (US$16 million) investment in its Doritos factory in Coventry, UK. The investment will go toward installing a new manufacturing line, which could help decrease the... Read More

26 Jul 2024 --- Regulatory, standardization and accreditation institutions from Latin America and the Caribbean have legally formed the Environmental Alliance of America to develop a new regional eco-labeling program. The... Read More

26 Jul 2024 --- This week in industry news, FrieslandCampina Ingredients chose Brenntag to distribute its Biotis ingredients in France and Lidl joined forces with beef producers to advance regenerative farming and carbon... Read More

26 Jul 2024 --- Loryma has formulated three low-calorie, wheat-based fat replacers that are poised to offer processing and nutritional benefits to manufacturers of meat alternatives, meat products and hybrids. Norbert Klein, head... Read More

25 Jul 2024 --- At a special Happy Hour event in Chicago, US, Food Ingredients First sampled a selection of innovative beverage concepts designed by ADM to inspire its customers. We sat down with Justin Solomon, category marketing director for alcoholic beverages, to discuss key consumer trends, including premiumization, health and wellness and affordability.

25 Jul 2024 --- We catch up with Jay Baek, the marketing manager for Daesang’s ingredient business unit, at the company’s headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, to discuss its fermented natural flavor offering, Namino. Baek reveals how the product adds customized umami flavors with front, middle and lingering taste profiles while reducing sodium content. 

22 Jul 2024 --- Over the past year, cocoa bean prices have skyrocketed with no signs of stabilizing, creating challenges for food manufacturers. Kerry is seeking to mitigate these rising costs via its innovative cocoa solutions portfolio. Francis De Campos Ferreira, global taste portfolio director for Cocoa Extracts & Chocolate Flavors, shares his insights into how companies can navigate the current economic landscape while maintaining product integrity and consumer trust.

19 Jul 2024 --- At IFT First 2024 in Chicago, US, Foodology by Univar Solutions’ senior manager for Application Development Food Ingredients North America, Charles Purcell, walked us through the company’s latest prototype solutions inspired by today’s food scene. Purcell also shared insights on how protein fortification, clean label and plant-based might evolve and outlined the company’s environmental sustainability focus.

19 Jul 2024 --- Meatly has become the first-ever European company authorized to sell cultivated meat, following UK clearance for its cultivated pet food. CEO & co-founder Owen Ensor speaks to us about the long-awaited approval. He explains how Meatly’s forthcoming slaughter-free pet food offerings will help overcome the “animal lovers paradox,” where dog and cat owners don’t want to feed their beloved pets with meat from animal livestock.

20 Jun 2024 --- Today’s chocolate confectionery consumers are seeking out new sensory experiences that deliver texture as well as flavor. They want their chocolate bars to have that initial crack or snap, but also melt in the mouth directly afterwards. It means huge potential for brands that can successfully elevate their chocolate confectionery with on-trend fillings. Watch this webinar and join Cargill’s Food Solutions experts on a journey beyond taste and discover how to meet the needs of today’s discerning chocolate confectionery consumers together.

14 Jun 2024 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, in a 15-minute roundup of highlights from the soups and sauces edition.Inspiration from global cuisines is becoming more nuanced with African flavors coming into the spotlight. Authentic spice blends true to regional tastes are elevating foods, while limited editions allow consumers to dip into novel experiences.This edition also explores today’s bakery trends and Brazil’s booming ingredients sector. In health and wellness, we examine the latest biotic ingredients and healthy aging ingredients for active seniors.

05 Jun 2024 --- This webinar delves into the exciting realm of oat ingredients, exploring their potential to elevate plant-based and hybrid beverages by meeting the demands of today’s consumers.  Oat milk is the top and fastest growing product base in dairy alternative drink launches. This is no surprise considering the array of benefits oats offer ranging from nutritional value and functionality to their natural and sustainable attributes.  Join Tirlán in finding the right oat solution to suit your preferred beverage type and production capabilities all while gaining valuable insights into setting your oat-based beverage apart. You will also discover how leveraging the distinctive benefits of Irish Oats can elevate your product to new heights.

02 May 2024 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, in a 15-minute roundup of themes from the ready meal edition. Discover how small ingredients like yeast are making a big impact on savory flavor, as well as modern fermentation techniques to perfect the taste and nutrition of plant-based foods. Cooking at home has gotten more exciting as consumers aim to reign in spending with chef-inspired and fusion flavors. We’ll also explore “an ocean of possibilities” with hydrocolloids from the sea and the FDA’s new Food Traceability Rule—FSMA 204. In other news, brands should beware of SARMs, unauthorized muscle-building supplement ingredients, which are appearing in online stores. 

23 Apr 2024 --- Join industry thought leaders from UK retailer Sainsbury's and Ingredion, a global food solutions provider, in a conversation about the reasons for growth of retail brands, the current state of business and key priorities for the next 18 months.