“Fish-free” advancements: Aqua Cultured Foods and Ginkgo Bioworks join forces to optimize alt-seafood
29 Mar 2024 --- Alt-protein start-up Aqua Cultured Foods and Ginkgo Bioworks have partnered to optimize an innovative fermentation technology that elevates the quality of “fish-free” seafood to authentically replicate the look, feel and... Read More
IDTechEx weighs market potential of biowaxes and upcycled biowaste as new PFAS alternatives
29 Mar 2024 --- Technology consultancy IDTechEx has released a report on the future trajectory of “forever chemicals” (PFAS) in food packaging, next to other major industries. Focusing on F&B, Sona Dadhania, the company’s senior... Read More
Sugar to oil: Checkerspot unlocks microalgae fermentation for sustainable fat alternatives
28 Mar 2024 --- Fats and oils find a plethora of applications in the F&B industry — from frying and dressings to providing texture to bakery and confectionery. However, unstable supply chains and climate changes are driving formulators to... Read More
Beyond The Headlines: Nespresso poised to revive specialty coffee, Unilever project to cut ice cream carbon emissions
29 Mar 2024 --- This week in industry news, Azelis announced a new distribution agreement with Soy Austria, a manufacturer of natural, sustainable and soy-based ingredients. Unilever announced a project to significantly reduce carbon emissions at its... Read More
Ingredient Focus : Confectionery
Innova Market Insights data indicates that the global confectionery launches had a 2% growth from 2019 to 2023. Chocolate blocks were the sub-category with the most launches in 2023. The plant-based claim remains the fastest-growing positioning in confectionery. Meanwhile, ethical claims are... More
Analysis Feature Hydrocolloids innovation
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TOP 5 SELECTED INGREDIENTS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF FOOD & BEVERAGE LAUNCHES TRACKED WITH STABILIZER INGREDIENTS (GLOBAL, 2023)