Innovation with coloring foods

Popped lotus seeds have been pegged as a strong ingredient for the free-from market as they are suitable for people with nut allergies as well as being gluten-free. Akhil Kumar, Founder of Guruji, was launching a range of popped seeds at the show, highlighting its superfood flavors – such as cacao. Healthy... Read More

Isle of Man based Fynoderee Distillery has launched a chai masala gin, in collaboration with Leela’s Kitchen, which they were exhibiting at IFE 2019 in London. When distilling with the chai masala tea, certain flavors had to be minimized for the flavor to translate correctly into the gin, resulting in a six... Read More

Julianne Ponan, Founder of Creative Foods, suffers from a range of allergies and has set out to make the food and beverage industry more inclusive for people such as herself. The free-from market is growing rapidly, yet companies still have a way to go in terms of the taste of free-from products and gaining... Read More

Willy’s ACV is bringing a modern twist to the age-old tradition of fermenting by creating a whole range of healthy drinks made from all-natural ingredients. It was launching its kombucha-ACV drink at the IFE in London. Cath White, Marketing Director at Willy's ACV notes that gut health is storming the market... Read More

Plant-based start-up Qwrkee recently debuted two new product ranges: Probiotic puffs and plant-based pea m'lk. Speaking at IFE in London, CEO of the company Vishal Madhu shares that Qwrkee's pea milk is as nutritious as dairy milk, as it is high in omega 3 and protein, as well as being a source of fiber,... Read More

The growing demand for organic products is creating new potential and challenges within the ingredients space too. Dirk Lindemann of Lesaffre division Biospringer discusses how organic yeast extracts can thrive amid these new demands, what going organic in yeast extracts means on the supplier front and where... Read More

The whole area of health and wellness through food & beverage is becoming of key strategic importance to Kerry as a global taste & nutrition company. “We see that consumers traditionally looked to pharma and supplements for prevention, but we increasingly see consumers look to food for wellness,” says John... Read More

Beneo has inaugurated its new Belgium-based BioWanze plant for texturized wheat protein (TWP), in cooperation with fellow Südzucker Group subsidiary CropEnergies. The move follows an investment of €4.3 million. BioWanze is a daughter company of CropEnergies and is the largest producer of bio-ethanol in... Read More

Highlighting a brand’s heritage and tradition remains strong, also amid a nostalgia craze. Seeberger is marking its 175th anniversary this year with a classic and nostalgic pack for its nuts and fruits mix. At ISM 2019, the company was keen to present nuts & fruits as an option amid the healthy snacking... Read More

Last summer, the Colombia government – along with its largest cocoa company, Casa Luker, and the members of the National Cocoa Federation – committed to eliminate deforestation from the country's cocoa supply chain by 2020. The commitment will be supported by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the... Read More

Lallemand Bio Ingredients offers Bio-Lyfe and Bio-Engevita yeasts, which can be used to complement one another to help you create savory and health food products. These ingredients can help bring out savory notes in soups, sauces & snacks. They allow for longer lasting flavors in seasonings and snacks... Read More

Ariza is a family owned specialized international manufacturer with more than 25 years of experience in the international organic food industry. More than 140,000 tons of organic fruit and vegetable are being handled bythe company every year. At Biofach 2019, Ariza presented various future soft drinks... Read More

Tradin Organic is extending its presence in Sierra Leone by strengthening its sourcing team in Kenema, the country’s second largest city, and by setting up two new warehouses in Mondema and Ngandong. The organic ingredients supplier is aiming for a fully integrated supply chain, which is “aided by the... Read More

The appeal of plant-based alternatives has widened far beyond the relatively small group of people who avoid animal products for ethical reasons, to the much larger group looking for healthier and cleaner foods. Speaking to FoodIngredientsFirst at Biofach 2019, Head of Business Development for The Vegan... Read More

Jealous Sweets (UK) is positioned as a permissible indulgence line for adults, which features both a sugar-free and vegan/vegetarian positioning. Imran Merza at the company discusses the broad appeal of this premium line.

Custom-made products for individual consumer were under focus at this year's ISM. Hereby the manufacturers took into account the consumers' growing need for a healthier and more sustainability-conscious diet. In addition to vegetarian and vegan as well as gluten-free and lactose-free offers, products with... Read More

At ISM 2019, Heilemann was among a wide range of brands presenting ruby chocolate products to market. This new type of chocolate is made using the ruby bean. A unique processing method by Barry Callebaut unlocks the flavor and color tone that are naturally present in the bean. The taste experience is... Read More