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Snacking goes plant-based: growth through new product ideas

Increased mobility, flexible work schedules and balanced kindergarten/school meals have led to a shift in eating habits in recent years

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Colourful wheat, healthier grains: new genes and nutrients uncovered

As global dietary trends shift from “eating full” to “eating well,” researchers are intensifying efforts to enhance the nutritional content of staple crops such as wheat

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Minor investments in sensor quality protect major assets

Sensor specification is an important consideration when choosing process monitoring and control equipment

Layn Natural Ingredients debuts next-gen stevia extract, SteviUp M2

The natural sweetening solution has been specifically formulated to be more soluble, while causing less lingering sweetness

ADM debuts consumer-focused global protein trend report

Focused on consumer preferences, buying habits and requirements, the report unpicks the latest protein trends within functional foods and beverages

NutriLeads expands precision prebiotic line with Benicaros F&B

The company's flagship biotic solution has been reformulated for use in functional food and beverage products

CarobWay launches gut health-boosting prebiotic, CarobBiome

The company will introduce the polyphenol-rich prebiotic nutraceutical at IFT FIRST 2025 in Chicago for use in gut and metabolic health formulations

Virginia Dare to showcase its functional food flavour modulating solutions at IFT FIRST 2025

The company will display its range of flavour solutions for trending functional food and beverage formats, such as RTD beverages and gummies

Sensient Flavours debuts F&B flavour-enhancing portfolio, BioSymphony

The range of natural, flavour-enhancing ingredients will help food and beverage manufacturers stand out in the crowded market

Abbott's 'Food is Medicine' programme improves diet quality and health, study reveals

The solution can benefit diabetic individuals by boosting their dietary nutritional content — especially in a low-income, food-insecure context

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Symrise bolsters ingredient production capacity at Pasaje, Ecuador site

The site produces flaked and powdered tropical ingredients for the food, beverage and baby food markets

Balchem at IFT First 2025: functional food and beverage solutions take centre stage

The company will be showcasing a range of functional food and beverage concepts catering towards consumers on GLP-1 medications

Roquette adds new textured pea and wheat lines to its NUTRALYS plant protein portfolio

The plant-based proteins are designed as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to meat, and are suitable for a wide range of functional food applications

HTBA to debut OptiTaste at IFT FIRST 2025

The taste modulation platform can help mask off-notes, promote sweetness of balance flavours in food and beverage products

Lesaffre acquires Zilor-owned Biorigin

Lesaffre's acquisition of the yeast-based ingredient solutions provider will bolster its capacity to serve the global human food and animal nutrition markets

Prunes benefit men's health, studies reveal

Prunes are rich in key nutrients like vitamins K and B6, fibre and manganese, supporting gut, cardiovascular and bone health

IMCD on M&A streak with Ferrer Alimentación acquisition

The specialty ingredient distributor's acquisition of Ferrer Alimentación will bolster its presence in the Iberian functional food and beverage market

Ultra processed food categorisation "needs more scrutiny", whitepaper notes

Planteneers refutes the categorisation of all plant-based foods as ultra processed when ignoring a product's nutritional value and product composition

Most food and beverage products "fall short" for GLP-1 consumers, IFF report reveals

Functional food and beverage products should prioritise the nutritional and sensory requirements of the rapidly-growing GLP-1 user demographic, IFF reports

Arla Foods Ingredients moves into the Chilean market with MasterSense collab expansion

Following the success of the companies' collaboration in Mexico, MasterSense will distribute Arla's active nutrition and food & beverage products across Chile

dsm-firmenich and Meala FoodTech join forces to launch clean-label pea protein

Vertis PB Pea is a texturising pea protein designed to replace modified binders, allowing functional food manufacturers to create clean-label products

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Innophos launches clean-label whitening alternative to titanium dioxide

This launch follows FDA's recent approval of calcium phosphate as a colour additive in select foods, marking a significant regulatory milestone for food manufacturers

Industry multiplies impact for successful and sustainable businesses

More than 1200 business leaders from the food, feed and sustainable mobility and materials sectors gathered at Bühler’s headquarters in Uzwil, Switzerland, to address...

The Institute of Food Technologists announce that registration is now open for IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo

Registration is now open for IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, which is being held July 13-16, 2025, at McCormick Place in Chicago

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FARA Customised Functional Solutions optimise texture, stability, and process performance. Engineered for the precise needs of food and nutraceutical applications,...

$81 billion European sports nutrition market becomes accessible in minutes with game-changing technology

A fast-growing regulatory technology business has launched its game-changing compliance solution to a market valued at $81 billion in Europe alone

ADM to spotlight a new era for postbiotics and heath & wellness solutions at Vitafoods Europe 2025

Featuring the full breadth of its health and wellness solutions and capabilities at Vitafoods Europe 2025, ADM will demonstrate how the evolving needs of consumers are...

StePacPPC's packaging helps foodservice operations minimise waste

Innovative modified atmosphere/modified humidity bulk packaging gains momentum in the US to boost food service efficiency and sustainability

California Prunes enjoy continued success in Asia

The California Prune Board’s multi-channel marketing initiatives continue to drive success for California Prunes globally, underpinned by the provenance, quality, and...

Beta-glucans can win over hearts in a beat

Beta-glucans are an excellent choice to improve snacks by adding dietary fibre and promoting heart health benefits

Reg tech disruptor targets stateside expansion to help US food brands grow

A fast-growing regulatory tech disruptor is taking its revolutionary service enabling food brands to unlock international markets to the United States

Kemin showcases innovative portfolio of functional health and wellness ingredients at Vitafoods Asia 2024

Company’s human nutrition and health business unit shares its latest proven solutions to support healthier lives

Transforming HACCP compliance with IoT and sensors

Storing food at the correct temperature is crucial for food companies. Food poisoning bacteria generally become inactive in the cold and most are killed by heat....

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