Cargill has now completed the acquisition of ADM’s global chocolate business for an enterprise value of $440 million. The acquisition underlines Cargill’s commitment to meeting customer needs and constitutes a
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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...
Hinoman has been granted self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status for its Mankai, a vegetable whole-protein ingredient with high nutritional value. The GRAS designation is for the use of Mankai
PureCircle has announced a new line of stevia ingredients that delivers taste innovation surpassing other options available today. PureCircle Matrix Solutions is a new family of stevia ingredients that have
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) – an independent body of expert nutritionists – has advised the UK government to halve the recommended intake of free sugars to help
Teagasc, the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, has welcomed proposals published by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (DCENR), in Connecting Communities, the National Broadband Plan to
The European Commission has granted conditional clearance for Cargill to acquire Archer Daniels Midland’s industrial chocolate business in Europe. Together with the approvals granted earlier by the US Department of
Ireland’s leading dairy ingredients company, Glanbia Ingredients Ireland (GII), has welcomed ambitious targets for growth set out in a new agri food strategy for Ireland – Food Wise 2025. The
Korntal-Münchingen, Germany, July 2015: Frutarom Savory Solutions’ new range of vegetarian and vegan options provides new solutions for meat industry, butchers and catering businesses. Combining high-quality ingredients and processing know-how, the range is designed to deliver a similar meat-like taste profile and mouthfeel. By using valuable protein sources, products are created with a comparable nutritional profile to meat.
While almost three in 10 (28%) users of sugar and sweeteners in Germany believe stevia is good for their health, new research from Mintel reveals more education is needed by
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a protein solution that enables manufacturers to make delicious high-protein low-fat dips using the acid whey they have left over after making Greek yogurt. It
Manufacturers active in confectionery, biscuits, ice cream or cereals will benefit from increased supply of Belgian chocolate following the official inauguration of Cargill’s newly expanded world class chocolate facility in
Dairies operating a set yoghurt production line can now use their existing equipment to make drinking yoghurt, thanks to an innovative protein-based solution developed by Arla Foods Ingredients. The Nutrilac®
A first of its kind public-private partnership between the Conseil du Café-Cacoa, Cargill and CAREhas enabled 14 cocoa farmer cooperatives to build 11 new schools and three new health centers
Bayn has developed a cost effective solution for no-added-sugar chocolate, by using a steviol glycoside based composition containing natural flavours and other healthy ingredients, that according to test panels tastes
Qualitative consumer research commissioned by functional ingredients manufacturer BENEO, reveals that consumers are increasingly aware of the benefits of low glycaemic nutrition. Carried out in the UK, Germany and Spain
A new drive to address palm oil’s global sustainability challenges emerged at RSPO’s third European Roundtable held recently in Amsterdam, gathering an audience of around two hundred and eighty industries,
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently advised that free sugars should be limited to below 10% of total energy intake and has suggested action needs to be taken promptly
The 2015 FreeFrom Eating Out Awards, after an extremely successful launch last year, are now open for entry. The awards, which are sponsored by Sodexo, were inspired by the new EU allergen
Kibbutz Ketura, Israel — June 8, 2015, Algatechnologies Ltd., (Algatech), announces it has signed a supply and long-term collaboration agreement with Fujifilm Corp. (Fujifilm) in Japan, for its AstaPure® natural
Reinforcing its role at the forefront of sectoral Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in the agri-food chain, the European Starch Industry Association, Starch Europe, has published the summary report of its
A preliminary estimate of the Teagasc National Farm Survey results show that Irish family farm income increased by 6% in 2014, bringing the average income figure for the farming sector
Mondelez International, the world’s largest chocolate company, has announced its $400 million Cocoa Life program is fully operational in Indonesia, the world’s third largest cocoa origin and the biggest cocoa
Frutarom Industries, one of the world’s largest flavors and specialty fine ingredients companies, continues implementing its rapid growth strategy, having
Until now, the only way to produce gluten-free beers was using gluten-free raw materials such as millet, buckwheat, rice or
Vitafoods Europe 2015 returned to Palexpo, Geneva, from the 5-7 May, welcoming 15,627 visitors, an increase of 12.5% on last
Wheatgrass is rapidly emerging as a health ingredient in the mainstream food and drinks market. Wheatgrass has long been available
A new collaboration agreement has been announced between the Teagasc Food Research Centre in Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork and Glanbia
At Vitafoods, SternMaid presented a diversity of solutions for outsourcing production. The focus was on processing powdered foods, food ingredients
Frutarom, the leading flavour and fine ingredients house, has launched its new superberry ingredient, Incaberrix. The water-soluble extract, rich in
Mars, Incorporated is supporting two important recommendations designed to help consumers limit their intake of added sugars and achieve healthier,
A new study conducted by the research team of Professor Raylene Reimer from the University of Calgary in Canada shows
Vitafoods 2015: Kaneka unveiled latest study results and concepts for products with Ubiquinol or Glavonoid™ Brussels (Belgium), May 2015 –
Based on the trend towards sophisticated, darker and more adult chocolate flavours, Gerkens® high impact cocoa powders from Cargill’s cocoa
Frutarom adds Hollandaise and Gratin sauce to its Lucullus portfolio, offering a combination of convenient cooking solutions with homemade taste
Lycored has highlighted the importance of keeping things simple when developing and marketing nutrition products to consumers. The company, which
NutraMara – the Marine Functional Foods Research Initiative – is a research programme for marine based functional food development which
Changing food habits, lack of physical activity, and the rise in the number of people in sedentary jobs has increased
The joint venture between Arla Foods and the DMK Group – called ArNoCo – has entered a new stage as
Ahrensburg, April 2015 – Frozen foods are everywhere in the convenience category. Frozen ready meals, pizza and snacks are trending
Consumer demand for healthier food and beverage products with more functional benefits is growing worldwide, with recent Euromonitor International data
Arla Foods Ingredients has doubled its capacity for producing Alpha-lactalbumin in a bid to meet growing demand from the global
Basel, Switzerland, 22 April 2015 – Visitors attending Vitafoods Europe 2015, Geneva, Switzerland, 5-7 May 2015, can expect to hear
Arla Foods Ingredients is predicting a long-term increase in demand for whey protein ingredients suitable for use in products that
Digestive or gut health has been a key focus for product activity in functional and healthy foods for many years,
Norderstedt, April 2015 – Protein bars are a fixture of sports nutrition. In addition to athletes, they also appeal to
Ireland’s largest dairy ingredients company, Glanbia Ingredients Ireland has been awarded the ‘Green Food & Beverage Award’ at the Green
With new regulations on biodiversity-based R&D being adopted in Europe and other countries around the world, companies innovating with natural
Tel Aviv, Israel — April 15, 2015. Which nutritional supplement ingredients can help couples get pregnant? This question was one
Tel-Aviv, Israel—April 14, 2015: Sanofi launches a new probiotic supplement for kids in South Korea. Released, in Costco stores under
Intertaste Food Ingredients has acquired Caldic’s herbs, spices, dried vegetables and seasonings business in Belgium. The Caldic portfolio complements the
Arla Foods Ingredients has published its first independent CSR report, in which it reveals its participation in a new ethical
Cham, Switzerland – April 9, 2015 –Barentz Sander and Roquette have signed a distribution agreement which covers the Swiss market
Kerry Group and IOI Loders Croklaan plan to form a joint venture company to develop and market Betapol®, a specialty
The prevalence of peanut allergy almost doubled in Europe in recent years and affects around 500,000 people in the UK