Agrana targets sustainability with plant-based ice creams and yogurt innovations

Operating out of the Netherlands, PLNT uses soy in its products, which are grown in Austria, while incorporating peas and wheat. The company generates its own energy from sustainable resources and does not use any solvents to extract the protein. Matthias Nieuwkoop, product and development manager, shares... Read More

FoodIngredientsFirst spoke to Karst Kooistra, sourcing development director of Tradin Organic, about traceability and Sunvado, its avocado oil project in Ethiopia. Sunvado works with 32,000 smallholder farmers helping to set up organic certification, which allows them to set a premium organic price for the... Read More

The British Quinoa Company presented its range of ingredients, including a puffed quinoa and various rice grains. Company founder and director Stephen Jones made a breakthrough when trialing new quinoa varieties bred for European climates. The new varieties produced a high-quality quinoa sample with big... Read More

Mediterranean foods supplier Dina Foods showcased its range of authentic breads, savories and confectionery items at the IFE Manufacturing event. Speaking with FoodIngredientsFirst, Wilda Haddad, project director, discusses the company’s latest launches, including artisan flatbreads, vegan-friendly products... Read More

Danish-based Reduced showcased its flavor enhancement umami drops based on upcycled production. The company uses local raw materials that usually goes to waste, such as vegetables that don’t need to fit the criteria in terms of size or appearance to be sold. Jørgensen highlighted two products – the... Read More

Kendamil’s line of halal and kosher goat milk-based early-life nutrition products comprises an infant formula, a follow-on milk and a toddler milk. In addition, it is marketed as an A2 milk, a label claim that has been picking up in recent years. Dylan McMahon, director at Kendal Nutricare division, comments... Read More

Thomas Langlois, sales and marketing director for French flavor and fragrance supplier Jean Niel, showcased the company’s latest concept at this years BioFach. Presenting organic applications of ice coffee with tonka and caramel flavors as well as juice with verbena lime flavors, Langlois highlights the... Read More

Nuwan Delage, founder of Sri Lankan ingredients producer Verger, presented at BioFach sustainably sourced and traced organic herbs and spices from his home country. In tune with one of the big trends of BioFach, Delage talks up the importance and increasing market demand for traceability, as well as growing... Read More

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OneRare, dubbed “the world’s first food metaverse,” is introducing the global food industry to Web3 in a gamified manner through an NFT economy game that involves cooperation and trade between play-to-earn gamers and NFT collectors. The company has partnered with celebrity chefs, popular cooking shows,... Read More

Walnuts are 60% polyunsaturated good fats while being the only tree nut that is a source of plant-based omega 3. Pam Graviet, senior marketing director at California Walnuts, shares insights on their starring role in recipes. Compared to other tree nuts, their soft and meaty texture continues to deliver... Read More

Chocolate, spices, vanilla and semi-finished cocoa product innovations took the stage at the recently held BioFach 2023 as the Swiss organic and fairtrade pioneer presented its latest products following the opening of the world’s first purely organic cocoa processing factory. CEO David Yersin talks to us... Read More

As consumers search for more environmentally sustainable and ethical products, F&B companies are expected to do more to lower their carbon footprint. ESG (Environmental Social Governance) is a comprehensive framework to help businesses identify opportunities and risks in the market. Robert Loftur-Thun,... Read More

Tony Gay from Prinova unveils a new plant-based antimicrobial that inhibits the growth of yeasts, molds and bacteria. As part of the company’s PlantGuard range, PlantGuard AM tackles the challenges of micro build-up in products. It can be utilized instead of a synthetic version of antimicrobials that might... Read More

Following its acquisition of Unipektin last year, Nexira has refined its locust bean gum (LBG) portfolio into select grades. The variety of LBG offerings dubbed naltive was designed to answer formulators’ individual needs for a pure white visual appeal or viscosity at low temperatures. Julie Imperato,... Read More

Mathias Toft, from Arla Foods Ingredients, discusses the recently developed hydration concept, demonstrating how whey protein can work with electrolytes. AFI uses its clear whey protein isolate and the right minerals to support rehydration for active people, whether those who work in the heat or the casual... Read More

Consumer research by olam food ingredients (ofi) finds that European consumers are incorporating more plant-based foods into their diet without cutting out real meat and dairy. The company highlights that 35% of consumers are dissatisfied with current plant-based offerings, and 8% drop out of the category... Read More