Flavor house Firmenich has launched its new biotechnology pilot plant and laboratory in Geneva, Switzerland. Leveraging novel digital technologies, the facility is touted as opening “a new era for the development of ingredients and clean label solutions” by providing faster speed-to-market and greater flexibility for customer collaboration. Integrated into the group’s flagship ingredients production site […]
The French ingredients maker says it is on track to open the world’s largest pea protein factory in Manitoba, Canada, later this year in December, despite COVID-19 headwinds. Roquette said the plant, which will be able to produce 120,000 tonnes of yellow peas when at full capacity in 2022, marks a ‘new era of food […]
From the rise of premiumisation to functionality, sustainability and convenience, brands continue to innovate to maintain their popularity in the global beverage market. FoodBev has provided a breakdown of five beverage trends that have become evident this year and will likely continue into 2021. Premiumisation and the rise of rum Premiumisation is an ongoing trend […]
Consumers continue to seek out convenience that suits their fast-paced lifestyles. Consumer behavior could reverse, but it is unlikely. What’s more likely is that things will only grow more intense and the demand for convenience will only grow more extreme. Fast-moving consumer goods and pharmaceutical products benefit from the cost-to-performance ratio advantage offered by rigid […]
Millennials are putting a higher priority on sustainability than any generation before them, and they will reward brands who offer food and beverages in packaging that is sustainable. That is the finding of the 11th annual EcoFocus Worldwide US Trends Survey that identifies the key steps brands can take to meet this generation’s pressing concerns […]
Nestlé is spending 45 million Swiss francs ($45.13 million) a year on efforts to source cocoa sustainably, the food company said, also citing progress in reducing child labor in its West African supply chain. The company, which has spent about 220 million francs over the past ten years on efforts to tackle child labor and […]
Cascara coffee fruit is one of the newest trends in coffee, but it also has a vital role in sustainability. To be a pioneer in the coffee industry, it requires the pursuit of doing good. What if you could bring value back to the more than 20.5 million tons of wasted product each year, providing […]
Denmark’s National Food Institute is contributing to a novel food application for grass protein, which researchers say need not be reserved for ruminants. With growing population numbers and increased demand for all things plant-based, could an environmentally friendly protein for human consumption be right under our…feet? Grass need not be for ruminants only, say researchers […]
Despite all the buzz around plant-based, a new trend report from New Nutrition says the meat category is a growth opportunity. According to the company’s latest annual trend report, 10 Key Trends in Food, Nutrition and Health 2020, meat consumption is indeed in growth. For the first time, the report identifies meat, alongside plant-based, as […]
Israeli start-up Zero Egg has developed an all-purpose, plant-based egg replacement for food manufacturers, which it claims tastes, looks and functions like the real thing. The team behind Zero Egg have developed a plant-based egg alternative for the food industry. The ‘all-purpose’ product can be used to replace eggs in omelettes, baked goods, pasta, and […]
Givaudan’s Chef’s Council 2019 takes on “The Protein Challenge,” exploring new culinary concepts for plant proteins. Plant-based meat alternatives represent one of the most potent dietary shifts today and flavor giant Givaudan is underscoring the potential of plant-based proteins as it seeks to “redefine the meat category.” For Flavio Garofalo, Global Category Director for Savoury […]
In a new study evaluating the expectations and opinions of “food at-home and away-from-home,” Ireland-headquartered Kerry Group has completed a survey of 2,100 health-conscious US consumers. The research outlines a prominent shift in common perceptions of the clean label standard. Consumers are now looking beyond clean label status as a filter of unacceptable ingredients and […]
As consumer demands for vegan milk varieties and ‘refreshing’ milk gather pace, we ask Caroline Roux, global food and drink analyst at Mintel, whether we’re entering a new era of milk? Gone are the days when the appeal of plant-based milk was only related to its perceived health benefits, notably as shoppers sought allergen-free and […]
As the sustainability agenda rises in the food industry, innovators are increasingly looking at ways of swapping out meat for a plant-based counterpart. FoodNavigator explores three innovations in the sector: microalgae omega-3, scalable mycoprotein, and 3D printed steak. 2019 will be remembered as the year that meat alternatives hit the mainstream. Earlier this month, California-based […]
Scotland’s seafood industry unveils a blueprint for “growth that is equitable and profitable, with the entire supply chain, from sea to shelf, pulling together for success”. Scotland’s aquaculture sector attracts polarised positions, from those who cite its economic contribution to those who stridently oppose its existence. The ‘Changing Tides’ document is designed to be a catalyst […]
