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GNT has enlisted the skills of professional semioticians to delve into the many ways that color in food imparts messages on a conscious and subconscious level. The Exberry Coloring Foods supplier has released its “The Power of Color” market research, which formulators can use to tailor new personalized... Read More

A panel of industry experts selected Chr. Hansen’s FreshQ concept at this year’s Fi Europe Innovation Awards in Frankfurt, Germany. The Food Tech Innovation Award was presented to the company’s range of next-generation food cultures, which are pegged as a “game-changer in terms of low impact on... Read More

Pfanner was present the Anuga 2021 trade show in Cologne, Germany, showcasing its new watermelon-flavored fruit juice. This particular flavor profile is currently riding a surge in popularity in the refreshing drinks market, notes the Austrian beverage producer. The company is also experimenting with adding... Read More

Discover the new ice mix product range of WS Warmsener Spezialitäten, a member of Uelzena Ingredients. As a strategic expansion of its product range, WS Warmsener Spezialitäten is taking over the production line, products and brand of liquid mixes for soft ice cream, frozen yoghurt and milkshakes of... Read More

Family-run Al’Ard Palestinian Agri products believe Halal F&B should be seen by consumers as more than a religious slaughter practice. It is a guarantee of quality and fair trade across the value chain, according to the company’s director of development Subhi Anabtawi. At Anuga 2021, he tells... Read More

Atlantic Natural Foods specializes in a line of vegan tuna, branded Tuno, under the Loma Linda brand. The products come in three flavors of sriracha, lemon pepper and original. Mike Easterbrook, the company's European agent, shares his belief that plant-based fish will not to completely take business away... Read More

olam food ingredients (ofi), a global leader in natural and sustainable food ingredients, including dairy, has just revealed its new corporate brand. The identity taps into themes and colors, which reflect ofi’s ability to drive innovation in all areas of its business to deliver more growth and impact for... Read More

Sweet bakery is taking a step away from tradition with more exciting textures and toppings. Ethical positionings are also playing a role with more brands removing palm oil from their formulations. Adrien La Neve, ingredients brand manager at Corman, discusses these trends and also shares his insights on... Read More

Interest in environmental food labeling is rising as consumers seek to more objectively assess how much impact a product has on the planet. Deemed an incentive for businesses to make actionable changes along their supply chains, this novel accreditation has been recognized as a “game-changing” solution under... Read More

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, fruit and vegetable supplier SVZ observed record-high price increases – particularly on the red fruits category – in light of crop shortages. Demand has notably picked up on produce high in antioxidants, which are often marketed with an immunity positioning, particularly in Asian... Read More

Anuga’s Halal market is showcasing the wide range of products in the global halal market, attempting to bridge buyers with producers who are often difficult to find, Özel Aydin of the market tells FoodIngredientsFirst. He discusses how companies are displaying original product types as the show’s halal stand... Read More

At Anuga 2021, Mikko Karell CEO of Meeat, a Finland-based meat alternative company, speaks to FoodIngredientsFirst about the diversification of plant-based concepts into new cuisines. He outlines how taste and structure are crucial to the success of meat alternatives, as well as the company’s move into... Read More

IFF Health’s Beau Bogemans and Vanessa Azevedo – who originally hails from DuPont Nutrition & Bioscience – give an update about the mega-merger nearly a year after completion. The new company has married DuPont’s science focus with IFF’s production and extraction expertise. The next year is also set to bring... Read More

Yeast extract is a vegan natural flavor ingredient and offers a great variety of flavors, from meaty to vegetable, or cheesy notes, allowing to diversify and improve vegan food products. Biospringer Culinary Center’s expertise and experience in building taste support customers in developing delicious vegan... Read More

Luca Giannone, senior vice president sales at Sweegen, shares insights on the company’s expanding footprint in Europe following the EU Commission’s approval of Sweegen’s non-GMO Signature Bestevia Rebaudioside M (Reb M) for use in food and beverages. In light of the European soft drinks industry’s pledge to... Read More

Mane recently unveiled a consolidated portfolio of natural aromatic ingredients delivering taste coming 100 percent from the source, under the Mane Source banner. Sharing their knowledge on the clean and natural trends, Margaux Cavailles and Dominique Delfaud speak to FoodIngredientsFirst about how these... Read More

Comax Flavors recently released primary research on consumers’ behavior, usage, and attitudes toward sweet baked goods. Among the findings, Comax found that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the desire for sweet baked goods. Catherine Armstrong, vice president of corporate communications, discusses the... Read More