Sustainable microalgae: Parry Nutraceuticals eyes spirulina’s potential in F&B markets following certification

She also views this as a strategic move for the broader microalgae sector, where food manufacturers are trying to bring the ingredient into the mainstream.“Our presence in Europe can consolidate the...

Symrise reports robust growth driven by taste, nutrition, health and pet food categories

The company’s Taste, Nutrition & Health segment saw a robust increase (10.4%) in organic numbers. At the same time, the Food and Beverage division achieved strong double-digit growth, with sweet and...

SIAL 2024 live: Blue Diamond Growers taps regionality trends with flavored almonds

“We’re showcasing our full line of products, which includes in-shell, whole kernel and manufactured almonds, and we’re presenting a new strawberry flavor in the flavored snack almonds category,”...

Chickpeas in focus: Combining dairy and plant-based proteins for hybrid applications

ChickP has been combining dairy and chickpea protein to develop hybrids “as close as possible to dairy” in terms of color, flavor and texture. Simonsen says these hybrids are “highly sustainable” and...

New plant-based meat alternatives high in salt, flags Food Foundation study

These were the “new-generation” processed plant-based protein alternatives offered in the UK by brands such as Beyond Meat, THIS, Quorn, Linda MacCartney, Vivera and retailer own-brand plant-based...

UK advertising watchdog cracks down on Just Eat junk food ad for targeting under-16s

The anti-junk food youth activist group Bite Back 2030 complained about the ad in December 2023, saying it promoted food products high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) to audiences younger than 16 on...

IFT First 2024 live: Kerr by Ingredion unveils protein-packed “bar of the future” boasting multi-textured appeal

“The top layer is a pectin-based gummy with  red raspberry in there so you get a fresh, red raspberry flavor. The middle layer is a chocolate protein bar, where the main protein source is coming...

Human milk-based fortifiers slash mortality rate in preterm infants, study reveals

Results showed that infants fed with HMBFs had a 50% lower mortality rate than those fed CMBFs. Another key finding revealed that infants who received human milk fortifiers showed a reduced risk of...