Naturalness has become the decisive buying factor on the supermarket shelves – a trend that is reflected in the growing demand for natural aromas, colouring foodstuffs, health & nutrition ingredients.
Ingredients
- UK supply chains get safeguarding boost UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded £13 million to make UK supply chains more resilient. Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded £5 million to create a new network plus...
- Next-generation spirits innovation to be shaped by premiumization, convenience, generational shifts, and AI, says new GlobalData study Spirits consumers are increasingly adopting a “drink less but drink better” outlook, as they seek products that offer superior craftsmanship, unique flavors, and premium ingredients. Premiumization, convenience, a generational shift...
- FSAI’S new five-year strategy to ensure continued trust in Ireland’s food systems The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has published its new Strategy for 2025-2029, setting out an ambitious strategic roadmap to safeguard consumer health and assure continued trust in Ireland’s...
- Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute releases 2025 Trends Informing Food, Beverage & Supplement Innovation The Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute (KHNI) has launched its Ten Key Health and Nutrition trends for 2025, offering insights into the future of food and beverage innovation. Developed with insights...
- Nestlé introduces culinary innovations focusing on protein Nestlé is expanding its culinary portfolio with high protein products across key geographies. This includes solutions developed to meet specific nutritional needs under new brands, as well as the continuous...
Functionalisation and Stabilisation of Ingredients – Innovative Methods Provide Effective Protection
Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of speciality food ingredients and solutions, has announced the completion of a major expansion of its laboratory in Singapore, transforming it into a
Alternative nutrition forms are becoming more and more popular, and vegan and vegetarian products continue to gain ground, according to s study by market research company Mintel. Meat and milk
The Brewers of Europe, which brings together national brewers’ associations from 29 European countries and provides a voice to support the united interests of Europe’s 8,500 breweries, has endorsed a
In the wake of Public Health England’s new calorie cutting initiative, Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL) is taking on the reformulation challenge with its dedicated product development service designed to
Glanbia Ireland, Ireland’s leading dairy and agri-business company, has officially reopened its Wexford cheese plant following a major capital investment programme. The €35 million investment in the facility, just outside
Tna has announced that it will unveil a brand new version of its flagship on-machine seasoning application system, the tna intelli-flav® OMS 5.1, at the Anuga FoodTec show in Cologne, Germany, 20–23rd of March. Boasting a
Major steps to cut people’s excessive calorie intake have been unveiled by Public Health England (PHE), as part of the UK government’s strategy to cut childhood and adult obesity. The
Nestlé is relaunching Nescafé Gold for consumers looking for a full flavoured, aromatic coffee. The new soluble blend includes micrograins of Arabica coffee ground 10 times finer than ordinary ground
Food manufacturers are continuing to feel the pressure to meet nutritional targets from both government regulation and consumer expectations. Ulrick & Short’s latest fat replacer, delyteTM 9, has already proved
InnoBev Ltd has received a US patent for WakeUp!®, its plant-based alertness formula. The patent describes a method for providing an ‘awakening effect’ as well as for compositions of plant
At the beginning of 2018, Mühlenchemie launched a new logo and a new claim: ‘Understanding Flour’ underlines the company’s status as the global market leader in flour standardization, flour improvement
Breaking all company forecasts, Direct Food Ingredients Limited, the UK’s largest privately owned ingredient distributor, has achieved significant annual sales of £21.2 million (year ending 31 December 2017). This represents a massive
Bunge has completed its acquisition of a 70% ownership interest in IOI Loders Croklaan from IOI Corporation Berhad for an undisclosed price. The acquisition establishes Bunge as a global leader
By Nancy Gaul, Global Marketing Director at Tate & Lyle For consumers across the globe, reducing consumption of sugars and total calorie intake remains a top priority. In fact, an
Frutarom has become one of the top five suppliers of natural colours worldwide following its acquisition of several natural colours companies, and major investments in building fully integrated, safe, and
Almost a third of consumers say they would be happy to eat so-called ‘cultured meat’ – with vegans the group most likely to do so, according to new research. Specialist PR
DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, will exclusively market BIOMILK 300, a compact residual lactose-analyzing device produced by BIOLAN, as from February 2018. For dairy
DuPont Nutrition & Health has announced the results of a consumer survey where consumers in four key European markets were asked about their attitudes to gluten-free bakery products. The survey
Health is one of the twelve central megatrends identified by the Frankfurt Future Institute’s Food Report 2018. A healthy lifestyle is important to all age groups, and nutrition plays a
Arla Foods Ingredients has agreed to buy the 50% stake in Arla Foods Ingredients SA (AFISA), its joint venture in South America, from partner SanCor, an Argentinian dairy co-operative. Founded
DSM, the global health, nutrition and materials company, has published the first part of a new report in its Global Insight Series, focused on breakfast habits and behavior in Europe
The continuing global growth in Irish whiskey sales means that ensuring a sustainable future supply of barley and malt is
The market for refreshing beverages is growing around the world. The main drivers in the category are fruit juices and
The technology group GEA has specified its process solution for flavour manufacturing and developed a new machine design as well
Being one of the leading suppliers of flavours, botanical extracts and ingredient specialities, Bell Flavors & Fragrances EMEA is making
Did you know as much as 5% of a food manufacturer’s turnover is associated with the costs of raw material
Arjuna Natural is now able to guarantee a sustainable, nitrate-enriched, all-natural Amaranthus extract supply for boosting nitric oxide levels. The company implemented
Welch’s Global Ingredients Group has welcomed the news that ‘mindful choices’ is set to be 2018’s top food and beverage
Cargill and its Danish potato starch partner, AKV Langholt, a co-operative owned by 160 North Jutland potato growers, are investing
Being one of the leading manufacturers for flavours and fragrances, Bell Flavors & Fragrances EMEA once again presents its flavour
KRÖNER-STÄRKE, leading European clean-label starch and flour producer, has introduced its new range of clean label wheat proteins to the
McCormick & Company, a global leader in flavours, has reported record results for its fiscal year ended November 30, 2017.
Some substances belonging to a group of plant ingredients known as hydroxyanthracene derivatives can damage DNA and may cause cancer,
Sunphenon® Instant Teas, offered by ingredients specialist Taiyo, allow manufacturers to create tea-based products with valuable health benefits and a
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published first of its kind Guidance on Comparative Nutrition Claims. The document provides
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control over Loders Croklaan Group (Loders)
UK consumers think that information about diet and health is confusing, and they would rather believe the internet than a
The European Commission has approved the addition of a new product from The Netherlands to the quality register of Traditional
Firmenich has established an exclusive partnership with Blue Marble Biomaterials, a leading US biotechnology company specialized in natural and sustainable ingredients.
Arjuna Naturals Extracts has launched its natural preservative formulation for combating oxidation, thermal degradation, hydrolytic rancidity and extending the frying
Britvic has launched ‘A Healthier Everyday’, its new sustainable business programme which builds on its commitment to: help consumers make
Bayn Europe AB has signed a joint venture agreement with real estate development company HuaHe International Asset Management to introduce
EFSA’s experts have used an updated scientific approach to reassess the possible long-term adverse effects of the food processing contaminant
Information currently provided online and on-pack on the contents of food and drink products is not sufficient, according to consumers
EFSA is seeking feedback on the approach it plans to take for its upcoming assessment of dietary sugars. The aim
Givaudan has announced the appointment of Louie D’Amico as President of the Flavour Division and a member of the Executive
The Board of Directors of Chr. Hansen Holding has appointed Mauricio Graber (pictured) as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as
According to the official European Commission figures, EU egg prices have risen by an average of 55.8%[1] across Europe between November
Cargill has introduced the lowest saturated fat, high oleic canola oil available to commercial food customers worldwide. The oil is
Tomatoes have a powerful association with health and are seen as the star ingredient of the Mediterranean Diet, research has
Public Health England (PHE) is helping parents take control of their children’s snacking by launching the first Change4Life campaign promoting
The food and beverage market has seen a plethora of new trends and innovative product launches, but branded functional ingredients
Arla Foods, the international dairy co-operative, and DMK Group, Germany´s largest dairy co-operative, have signed a third-party manufacturing contract that