17 May 2024 --- The majority of Germans (53%) are not aware of the existence of natural plant toxic substances, finds a new survey by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR). These are largely chemical compounds... Read More

17 May 2024 --- In this week’s industry updates, Nestlé Purina expanded its pet food production in Mexico. Symrise’s new CEO announced this year’s expected growth, while Unilever was recognized for the... Read More

16 May 2024 --- Germany-based GoodMills Innovation has formulated a high-protein flour for bakery applications that can “efficiently compensate” for quality fluctuations in wheat flour. The ingredient, Smart Wheat... Read More

16 May 2024 --- Researchers have found that consuming insect-based foods is generally “unappealing” to consumers in the UK, but incorporating insect-based flour into processed foods could help remove the... Read More

16 May 2024 --- At the ongoing Vitafoods Europe trade show in Geneva, Switzerland, dsm-firmenich launches the “biotic” vitamin, Humiome B2, designed to ensure targeted vitamin B2 delivery — releasing around 90%... Read More

16 May 2024 --- PepsiCo has invested £8 million (US$10.1 million) in its Pipers Crisps manufacturing site located in the UK, to boost production of the popular snack by nearly 80%. The factory will replace existing crisp... Read More

16 May 2024 --- Revo Foods, a Viennese start-up, has unveiled its “enhanced” version 2.0 of its Revo Salmon — Smokey Slices — a 100% plant-based smoked salmon alternative based on pea protein. The... Read More

15 May 2024 --- The UK government has announced a significant series of measures designed to support local farmers and grow the country’s farming and food sector. The package, unveiled at the Farm to Fork Summit hosted... Read More

15 May 2024 --- Arcadia Biosciences has sold its non-GMO Resistant Starch (RS) Durum Wheat trait to long-term partner Corteva Agriscience. Under the terms of the agreement, Arcadia is on track to receive US$4 million and... Read More

15 May 2024 --- Fewer European consumers make healthy and sustainable food choices than before, according to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Food Consumer Observatory’s Food Trust Report. Consumer... Read More