RSPO launches “RSPO NEXT” as a voluntary add-on to its existing Principles & Criteria (P&C) for sustainably grown palm oil. RSPO NEXT defines advanced criteria for palm oil production in
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- 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...
- Lidl Ireland and Kerry Dairy Ireland formulate €2 million supply deal as Irish brands launch new infant nutrition range Discount retailer Lidl has announced a new strategic partnership with Irish food giant Kerry Dairy Ireland, an international leader in dairy innovation and sustainability, to develop a brand-new infant formula...
It’s no bigger than a single dice. A cube so small you can balance it on your fingertip. It’s a Maggi bouillon cube: the tiny seasoning product sold in huge
Fonterra has reduced its forecast Farmgate Milk Price for the 2015/16 season from $4.60 per kgMS to $4.15 per kgMS. When combined with the earnings per share range of 45-55
Using a combination of in-depth, formal and grassroots market research initiatives, Sensient Flavors has identified what it believes are eight up-and-coming flavour trends for 2016. After analysing market shifts and
A new ISO standard (ISO 19344 (IDF 232)) describes a method for the quantification of lactic acid bacteria by flow cytometry in fermented products, starter cultures and probiotics used in
The Food and Drug Administration is failing to protect children from the disturbing behavioural problems caused by artificial food dyes, even though evidence of those problems has continued to mount
Fonterra has welcomed the New Zealand government’s move to lift restrictions on trade with Iran, following the elimination of UN sanctions this month. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed it
An expert on Non-GMO has highlighted a new GM risk that may appear in the EU food supply. Those in the food industry should be alert to CV 127, (known as
Savvy Foods has launched a new range of organic and completely natural carob-based foods, produced from “the best carob in the world”. The OzCarob line includes raw and oven-roasted carob
EHL Ingredients has launched two new gluten-free ingredients in response to rising consumer demand for free-from products. The company has worked with suppliers to source gluten-free versions of ground cumin
Dean Foods is launching TruMoo Calcium Plus low-fat chocolate milk to its line of dairy products. Like regular TruMoo, TruMoo Calcium Plus milk contains no high fructose corn syrup, no
A blog post by Alan Levitt on the USDEC web site outlines the seven reasons – described in more detail in USDEC’s recently-published Global Dairy Market Outlook – why he
New research from Mintel reveals that in the German flour market grain-free flour launches have more than doubled in the last year, accounting for 23% of all new flour launches
Researchers from the University of East Anglia studied the effect in mice of consuming feed enriched with oil from glasshouse-grown genetically engineered Camelina sativa, developed at Rothamsted Research. They concluded
Frutarom Savory Solutions, a unit of Frutarom – one of the world’s top ten flavor and fine ingredients houses, has launched its new marinades portfolio. “Caesar” is inspired by the
The judging panel for the World Food Innovation Awards 2016 has been announced. Now in its second successful year, the World Food Innovation Awards are designed to celebrate excellence and
Canary seed, which has been used almost exclusively as birdseed, has received novel food approval from Health Canada as well as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status from the U.S.
Rhythm Superfood, an Austin-based company known for creating organic and non-GMO innovative plant-based superfood snacks, announced that it has closed a $3 million Series C financing round with a lead
Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on UV-treated milk as a novel food
ADM and The Forest Trust (TFT) recently completed an initial assessment of ADM’s global palm oil and soybean supply chains — the first step toward full implementation of the No-Deforestation
Guilt-free sugary treats may be on the horizon. Scientists at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM) have discovered an enzyme that can stop the toxic effects of sugar
EFSA has updated its advice for applicants seeking approval of health claims made on food products. As well as revising
As part of a commitment to remove artificial flavours and colours from artificial sources from all of its cereals by
American food producer Pereg Natural Foods has developed a range of unique baking flours. The new line consists of almond
Worldwide sales of organic foods have increased by leaps and bound in the past few years, notes HERZA, pointing out
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy — established under the leadership of America’s dairy producers and importers — has announced
Adopting a high-fibre diet may not only benefit the microbial profile of the person consuming the diet but also their
Food and drink research company Campden BRI has been certified as a Market Research Society (MRS) Partner Company. Campden says
Ingredients company EHL Ingredients has predicted that nuts, grains and beans will soar in popularity, with 2016 forecast to be “a
Grocery shopping can be a source of frustration, temptation, even unnecessary snacking – and discount supermarket chain Aldi says is
Airedale Chemical Holdings Group has acquired ingredients distribution business Rigest, in a move that it said would “complement its portfolio
Corbion Purac is expanding its Verdad Avant line of clean label ingredients with the launch of Verdad Avanta C100, an
Ingredion has announced that it plans to invest approximately $30 million in Mexico to expand capacity at the company’s San
GEA has recently established its own in-house test laboratory at its facility in Hamilton, New Zealand. The new laboratory will
Noting its belief that the world is fixated on new food solutions produced in accordance with an eco-friendly development, with
Chr. Hansen is to acquire the Nutrition Physiology Company (NPC) for $185m, and in doing so expand its business in
Döhler, the producer, marketer and provider of technology-based natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the food and beverage
Nactis Flavours, the aromatic raw materials, flavours and aromatic ingredients expert, has just completed a new strategic acquisition with the aromatic raw
Vitafoods Europe, the global nutraceutical event, will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year – and some of the ‘founding fathers’
TIC Gums has released the latest generation of TICAmulsion technology for high oil load emulsions, TICAmulsion 3020, developed to increase product stability, production
Bell Flavors & Fragrances announce the recertification of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) 7.2 Level 3 for thier manufacturing facility and corporate
Georgian researchers have found that pathogens, like salmonella, can survive for at least six months in cookies and crackers. The
New research by the University of Leeds in the UK suggests that drinking Concord grape juice daily can benefit certain
The Brewers QCheck Kit is an all-in-one solution that allows the checking of the entire brewing process starting from the
The Groovy Food Company has launched a new organic coconut flour. The new flour is gluten-free with a low GI level and naturally low
Functional ingredients manufacturer . The official wording for the claim is”chicory inulin contributes to normal bowel function by increasing stool
Insect oil is a possible new source of the healthy omega-3 fatty acid. Insects make fatty acids by nature and
General Mills has acquired EPIC Provisions, a meat snacks company based in Austin, Texas. EPIC will operate under General Mills’
Worldwide sales of organic foods have increased by leaps and bound in the past few years. Whereas a good 15
The massive fragmentation of consumers’ beliefs about health is contributing to the break-up of traditional food and beverage markets and
Archer Daniels Midland Company, one of the world’s largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, has agreed to purchase a
Food consumers globally are becoming increasingly discerning in selecting produce to fill their fridges, cupboards and, indeed, stomachs. Factors of
Recent climate changes and freshwater shortages in a growing number of regions around the world inspired Hinoman, Ltd., to seek