News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology26-Apr-2024
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Scaling alt-protein production: What to know about moving from lab to commercial scale
Alt-protein companies scaling their fermentation processes beyond the lab face numerous challenges that require them to think through production processes, raw ingredients, and the design of a manufacturing facility to create a commercially viable product.... Read more
Moving beyond finger-pointing: Creating healthier products that deliver on taste, indulgence
Packaged food, especially ultra-processed, is a popular scapegoat for the ongoing struggle with diet-related chronic disease in America, where 70% of adults are overweight or obese, 50% have diabetes or prediabetes and 50% have heart disease – but what if rather than blaming packaged food, it was looked at as part of the solution?... Read more
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Transforming the future of food protein through diversification
Industry leaders are overcoming challenges of funding, consumer preference and scaling solutions sustainably – find out how at the Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins summit.... Read more
Unilever’s food and beverage growth driven by price, not volume sales
Unilever’s first quarter sees growth in all of its categories, including nutrition and ice cream. However, growth in these two categories is driven by price, with volume sales falling.... Read more
Misfits Market’s Impact report highlights sustainability gains from Imperfect Foods deal, private-label
Online grocer Misfits Market has reduced millions of pounds of food and packaging waste, aided by last year’s acquisition of Imperfect Foods, the company’s Head of Sustainability, Rose Hartley, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
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Sneak peek into the life of today’s dedicated frontline worker
As technological advancements are changing the manufacturing industry, frontline workers now have the opportunity to make a positive difference.... Read more
When will the price of cocoa come down?
As cocoa prices continue to soar, we ask the question on every chocolate maker’s lips.... Read more
USDA orders mandatory bird flu testing for dairy cows
According to the federal order, dairy cattle must test negative for HPAI type A ahead of being moved interstate.... Read more
USDA caps added sugar in school meals, but pulls back on sodium, milk restrictions
In nutrition guidelines published in the Federal Register April 25, the US Department of Agriculture for the first time capped added sugar in school meals, but pulled back on proposed restrictions for sodium, milk and refined grains that school nutrition professionals, food companies and some trade groups complained were unrealistic.... Read more
 Laoban Dumplings merge traditional Chinese flavor, ingredients with convenience
Laoban Dumplings pays homage to traditional Chinese flavors and ingredients that combine convenience, quality and flavor in its line of homemade-style frozen dumplings and an upcoming launch of bao buns explained Patrick Coyne, the company’s co-founder and CEO to FoodNavigator-USA.... Watch now
Skepticism of sustainability claims pushes companies to be more transparent about progress, lean on certifications
As consumers become more interested in sustainable food production and packaging, they are becoming increasingly sophisticated and skeptical in their assessment of green claims – pushing for more specificity, traceability, transparency and veracity, according to research by Innova Market Insights.... Read more
Peanut shortage: What caused it and is it set to last?
Peanuts are by far the most consumed nut (technically a legume) globally, but a recent shortage has caused concern for manufacturers. How serious is the issue and how long will it last?... Read more
Growing coffee in conflict areas: Nespresso invests in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
In Kivu, DRC, conflict and instability has long made coffee farming dangerous and difficult. Nespresso, however, is investing in the region, aiming to revitalise the coffee sector there.... Read more
Mondelez’s CoLab Tech accelerator seeks startups with ‘cutting edge technologies of the future’ focused on personalized nutrition, sustainability
Mondelez International wants to team with early-stage startups through its CoLab Tech program to develop “groundbreaking” technology that can accelerate its Vision 2030 Growth strategy and meet consumer demand for personalized nutrition and products that are sustainably produced and packaged.... Read more
PepsiCo struggles with slower US volumes in Q1 2024, challenges persist in beverage business
PepsiCo is sticking with its fiscal 2024 guidance, after releasing its first-quarter results yesterday, which showed fresh challenges for the food and beverage giant as volumes decreased across its core US businesses amid fierce competition and ongoing recalls.  ... Read more
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The easy path to “dry” cleaning & sanitization
Mitigating residual moisture is an ever-present food safety and quality goal in any food processing environment. Yet there’s a Catch-22: Most conventional cleaning & sanitization protocols involve large amounts of water, leaving residual moisture that feeds—rather than fights—food safety and quality risks. These risks compound...
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From Labeling to Leading: A Cost-Effective Approach for Empowering Innovation
Food and Beverage companies need better food labeling solutions. Beyond that, most in the industry understand that “labeling” starts at the beginning, not the end of the process. Explore a digital platform that revolutionizes collaboration and automates critical aspects of the New Product Development process...
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Real-time Brix monitoring - the secret ingredient your process needs for quality and efficiency
Scaling to meet the need of the rapidly growing global population while providing functional, nutritious, and diverse cuisine requires process optimization that goes beyond getting the maximum amount of product out the door. Join Vaisala for an upcoming webinar to learn why inline brix measurements...
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Sweet Solutions: Exploring the Future of Sugar Reduction
Eager to reduce the sugar in your products by up to 50%? Don't miss out on an engaging discussion with Dr. David Tsivion, CO-CEO & CTO, Incredo®, a global food-tech powerhouse and the creators of Incredo® Sugar, and Melissa Tisoncik, R&D Vice President, Blommer Chocolate, the...
27-Mar-2024
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Free-From
The free-from category is changing shape as more and more people follow restricted diets. These days consumers are not only turning away from common allergens gluten and shellfish, but also other widely used ingredients from soy to nuts and dairy. As an increasing number of...
14-Mar-2024
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Food for Kids
Europe continues to struggle with high levels of childhood obesity. But as understanding around the importance of early years nutrition grows, so too does the opportunity for manufacturers to meet demands for health and functionality. How can industry best support carers and babies in the...
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
Meet the 2024 Probiota Americas Pioneers: BIOMILQ, HelloBiome & Preebio
NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce BIOMILQ, HelloBiome and Preebio as our 2024 Probiota Americas Pioneers for the upcoming Probiota Americas (June 10-12).... Read more
Prunes might alter postmenopausal gut for bone health
Postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density may benefit from polyphenol-rich prunes if their guts contain certain microbes, according to research funded by the California Prune Board.... Read more
Study supports postbiotic’s potential for blood sugar management
Supplementation with a heat-killed bacteria may work better than the live probiotic for improving markers of stress and blood sugar control in lab mice with stress-induced diabetes, says a new study from South Korea.... Read more
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