Trend toward organic food and keeping up sustainability

 30 Jan 2018

Sourcing from more than 60 countries around the world, Tradin Organic supplies over 180 organic and certified ingredients, such as certified organic cocoa, sesame and sunflower in bulk. FoodIngredientsFirst spoke with Wouter Floot, Commercial Director of EMEA at Tradin Organic, about the company’s sustainability strategy as well as regulatory aspects regarding organic standards and residue testing, and the challenges these bring.

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30 Nov 2023 | Chr. Hansen

At BrauBeviale 2023, we speak with Sofie Saerens, senior commercial development manager at Chr. Hansen, about the company’s newly launched yeasts for non-alcoholic beers. We also discuss yeast for alcoholic beers and how brewers can optimize yeast propagation.

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30 Nov 2023 | ofi

Ofi is celebrating the second year in a row it has taken home the Sustainability Innovation award at Fi Europe. Its Carbon Scenario Planner is a new digital tool that allows brands to create a measurable impact against climate change. Defne Saral, SVP of sales EMEA at ofi, shares what it is and what it means... Read More

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30 Nov 2023 | Alvinesa 

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... Read More

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28 Nov 2023 | Meurens Natural

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... Read More

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27 Nov 2023 | Cargill

In conversation with Food Ingredients First, Geert Maesmans, Cargill group R&D leader, details how the company innovates to “new heights” to co-create with customers. Cargill is positioning itself beyond an ingredient supplier to set new standards for innovation and collaboration. We discuss future trends... Read More

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27 Nov 2023 | Döhler

Christine von Brunn, product manager of health at Döhler, highlights the company’s growing focus on gut health and natural superheroes — pheto-actives from nature. Döhler also promoted a new concept: probiotic cultures in a fruit granulate format and emphasizes the continued demand for natural, clean label... Read More

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24 Nov 2023 | Cocoba Limited

Darren Litton, founder and chief chocoholic at Cocoba Limited, highlights the latest chocolate trends, including salted caramel flavors and a growing demand for premium and indulgent hot chocolates. While the industry suffers from an economic downturn, Litton details that demand for premium chocolate... Read More

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22 Nov 2023 | Ingredion

At SupplySide West 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, we spoke with Janae Kuc, the senior marketing manager, beverage at Ingredion and Gabriel Pereira, the senior manager, business development at Kerr by Ingredion. Kuc detailed the fortified beverages, including a lemon juice concentrate beverage leveraging... Read More

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09 Nov 2023 | Carmién

Though COVID-19 boosted demand for rooibos due to its high antioxidant content, Charl Rudman, sales manager at Carmién, notes the herbal infusion has since lost shelf space, signaling a need for companies to develop new “exciting” products. He presents Carmién’s latest product launches with rooibos, such as... Read More

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07 Nov 2023 | Almond Board of Australia

Joseph Ebbage, market development manager at the Almond Board of Australia, provides an overview of the country’s almond industry, which has grown significantly in recent years. He sees opportunities for almonds as an ingredient due to its versatility and associated health benefits. Based on the... Read More

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06 Nov 2023 | Kerry

At Kerry, we know you take pride in your baking, and we want to help take it to the next level with the latest enzyme innovation. Biobake™ Fresh Rich is our new premium anti-staling enzyme enabling sweet baked goods to stay softer and fresher for longer. It can sustainably boost your sweet bakery production... Read More

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02 Nov 2023 | Beneo

At the recent CPhI trade fair in Barcelona, Spain, Beneo exhibited its GalenIQ water-soluble filler binder that delivers a sweet taste. Derived from sugar beets, the ingredient can be used as a filler binder to make tablets in nutraceutical applications. The ingredient’s compression characteristics make it... Read More

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01 Nov 2023 | Garum Project

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... Read More

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01 Nov 2023 | Bösch Boden Spies

Kristin Thees, business development manager at Bösch Boden Spies details the company’s cooperation with its suppliers in sustainability, reliable sourcing and customized services, culminating in the joint participation with its partners at the ANUGA trade show, held recently. Together with its partner Blue... Read More

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27 Oct 2023 | Symrise

Regine Lueghausen, vice president of global marketing for Food & Beverages at Symrise, discusses the company’s expertise in flavor and taste as well as its foray into health and wellness, a trend that has been proliferating since COVID-19. She also highlights how sustainability is a key pillar of Symrise’s... Read More

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27 Oct 2023 | Beyond Meat

Benjamin Döring talks us through the “icons” of the company, the Beyond Burger, Beyond Sausages and other products like meatballs and mince. He details how the company is driving change in the food system with its plant-based innovations, addressing taste, texture and nutrition while mimicking the “sizzle”... Read More

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20 Oct 2023 | Noble Health Food

Noble Health Food presented two of its 38 offerings — vegan tartar with pea protein and vegetables and a cheesy croquette containing no cheese. The products contain less than 8% fat and are not meat or cheese replacements. Noble Health Food aims to recreate popular vegan Belgian products using sustainably... Read More

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