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Plant-based eating boosts European walnut demand
12 Jun 2018
The current trend toward plant-based diets and wholesome, natural ingredients has led to increased European demand for walnuts, as consumers have become more aware of their health benefits.
Read moreBeyond ingredients: Food processing as a tool for cleaner labels
12 Jun 2018
Ingredients come first when companies think about developing clean label foods and drinks, but certain processing technologies also should be considered part of the clean label toolbox.
Read moreCallebaut, Ghana Cocoa Board sign LoI
11 Jun 2018
Barry Callebaut and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) have signed a letter of intent to intensify the cooperation on sustainable cocoa farming.
Read moreEuropeans embrace a new wave of seaweed ingredients
6 Jun 2018
Seaweed ingredients are on the rise, set to appear in a wide range of new products in Europe in the coming years – far beyond the traditional sushi and miso soup.
Read moreCallebaut to intensify cooperation in Côte d’Ivoire
6 Jun 2018
Barry Callebaut and the Conseil Café Cacao (CCC) of Côte d’Ivoire signed a letter of intent on June 4, to intensify the cooperation on sustainable cocoa farming.
Read moreResearch addresses B12 deficiency in vegetarian diet
31 May 2018
Scientists have made a significant discovery about how the vitamin content of some plants can be improved to make vegetarian and vegan diets more complete.
Read moreFrutarom reports another record quarter
31 May 2018
Frutarom has reported what it says is another record quarter. Sales grew by 27.2% to a record $384.8 million; constant currency growth on a pro forma basis of 7.6%, while sales from Core Activities grew by 29.0% to $365.7 million.
Read moreAncient grains have become household names
28 May 2018
Until very recently, few consumers had heard of quinoa – and even fewer knew how to pronounce it. Now, it is one of the most sought-after grains, appearing in over 2,200 new products launched globally in 2017, according to Mintel.
Read moreHow clean label ingredients affect packaging
28 May 2018
When companies consider ‘cleaning up’ their product labels, they often focus primarily on how to remove or replace certain ingredients – but they should also consider implications for product packaging.
Read moreAlgaia gets €4 million for expansion
25 May 2018
Biomarine company Algaia has announced it will accelerate development and install a new specialty seaweed extract production unit in its Lannilis (Brittany-France) manufacturing facility dedicated to specialty algae extracts.
Read moreIFIC releases US consumer diet survey results
24 May 2018
More than one in three U.S. consumers are increasingly averse to carbohydrates and sugar, according to the 13th Annual Food and Health Survey, released by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation.
Read moreArjuna Naturals gets turmeric extract patent
16 May 2018
BCM-95, a high-potency turmeric extract developed and manufactured by Arjuna Naturals, has been granted a patent for “composition for use in treatment” by the European Patent Office (EPO).
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