07 Dec 2023 --- Swiss-Ghanaian start-up Koa has raised US$15 million in equity from both existing and new investors in a Series B round to finance and scale up its cocoa upcycling strategy.

23 Nov 2023 --- Healthy, clean label, plant-based and natural were the key themes at this year’s Free From Food fair in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with many exhibitors presenting their solutions to make food... Read More

22 Nov 2023 --- Innovation from natural sources and technological advances such as AI featured heavily at this year’s Free From Functional Food fair in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Companies presented their clean label,... Read More

14 Nov 2023 --- One-third of the food produced globally is lost or wasted somewhere in the value chain, and worryingly, this number is set to grow. One of the ways to address the pressing need for food waste reduction is through... Read More

09 Nov 2023 --- Tipa has launched a fully compostable and recyclable tray made from the waste product of rice. The trays, designed to prevent air pollution from burning agricultural waste, offer an eco-conscious alternative to... Read More

30 Nov 2023 --- Alvinesa is showcasing its portfolio of upcycled natural extracts from byproducts of olive and grape production at this year’s Food Ingredients Europe (FiE). Diego Simon, the company’s chief scientific officer, details the cardiovascular health benefits of Vintera, a grape extract, and Hytolive, produced from olives — supported by clinical trials. He also highlights how these antioxidant-containing extracts support food safety and clean labels.

28 Nov 2023 --- At the recent Free From Food expo in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Meurens Natural presented its ranges of cereal syrups, powders and proteins. The company’s sales and marketing manager, Tim van de Gehuchte, detailed how its plant-based ingredients can add color, taste and texture. He also addresses sustainability goals, sourcing local cereals and upcycling waste materials from oat ingredients production.

01 Nov 2023 --- Milk Garum, developed by Italian start-up Garum Project, was selected as one of the top ten innovations in ANUGA’s Taste Innovation Show. Founders Mattia Baroni and Stephanie Lüpold share how they developed the sustainable, 100% natural umami-flavor enhancer, produced from the cheese production by-product whey and can be used to substitute milk, cream or cheese as an ingredient. The Garum Project also developed other flavor enhancers made from waste or by-products, which all have a two-year shelf life and limited salt content.

19 Oct 2023 --- Druva Ice Cream prioritizes natural ingredients void of additives. For example, the brand’s blue ice cream is made with spirulina. Tervete Food, Agrolats, the parent company launched its children’s, vegan and pet ice cream ranges at Anuga this year. The Latvian company is looking for export possibilities. 

25 Sep 2023 --- CJ Food & Nutrition Tech’s TastNrich ingredient allows for a 30% salt reduction in snacks like potato chips. The fermentation-derived ingredient can be listed as a natural flavor in most countries worldwide and contributes to umami enhancement. Christine Shiinoki shares that the company’s fermentation technology is also being leveraged to replace phosphates in meat products.

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