Start-up firm Bugfoundation, established in Osnabrück (Germany) in 2014, focuses on the development and production of insect-based foods. The company is one of the first to sell insect-based products in the Netherlands and Belgium and has launched the Bux Burger in both countries. The Bux Burger is made from 43 percent buffalo worms and created […]
Food manufacturers targeting children are under pressure to provide products that meet certain health standards – making health a major innovation driver. But does actual consumption reflect this? The obesity epidemic has placed the spotlight firmly on how healthy the food we provide our children with actually is. Across Europe, multi-stakeholder initiatives focus on providing […]
Widely used in the production of food, gelatin offers manufacturers across all categories an unrivaled set of functionalities. Rousselot’s range of products includes gelatin, hydrolyzed gelatin, as well as gelatin solutions facilitating innovation. The most recent addition of hydrolyzed gelatin at Rousselot is ProTake which can act as a replacement to improve texture and flavor, […]
Marine ingredients, such as those from fish and algae, are in an enviable position. Many have already found success in the dietary supplements space. The next opportunities are now in food and beverage, and as such, companies are now trying to drive a deeper stake in the food and beverages market. Marine ingredients famously come […]
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) have celebrated the grand opening of its new flavor creation and customer service center in North Ryde, Sydney. “We are growing our capabilities in the Australia New Zealand region so we can offer customers the full capabilities of our extensive flavors and specialty ingredients portfolio,” said Vince Macciocchi, president of […]
As Switzerland prepares to legalise three insect species for food, we talk to one Finnish researcher on the best ways to process mealworms and crickets to get the optimal flavour and texture profile. Insects are still awaiting novel food authorisation in the EU although this has not hampered innovation with a number of European companies […]
A team of innovative students mentored by DuPont Nutrition & Health will develop a business case for nutritious and appealing for of the future during the forthcoming FoodTech Challenge In Denmark next month. As one of the major ingredient suppliers at the event, DuPont will take part in the challenge, an international open innovation competition […]
