The acquisition gives Arla Foods Ingredients a significant additional quantity of whey, helping it meet a growing market need Arla Foods Ingredients is moving forward with its acquisition of Volac’s Whey Nutrition business after it was approved by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority. The regulator’s go-ahead followed an agreement[Read More…]
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IFF launches TEXSTAR enzymatic texturising solution
New enzymatic solution promises premium textures in fermented dairy and plant-based products, eliminating the need for stabilizers. IFF announced the launch of TEXSTAR, an advanced enzymatic texturising solution poised to revolutionise the texture of both dairy and plant-based fresh fermented products. This innovative enzyme provides the necessary viscosity in fresh[Read More…]
Israel’s Phytolon secures investment from Rich Products Ventures
The funds will be used to further commercialise and scale Phytolon’s natural, precision-fermented food colourants Phytolon, an Israeli biotech/food tech startup that produces natural food colours using precision fermentation, recently secured an investment from Rich Products Ventures (RPV), the corporate venture capital fund of global, family-owned food company Rich Products (Rich’s), to help drive[Read More…]
Blue Diamond launches mixed nuts category Almonds and More
Pistachios and cashews join almonds in a new line of flavoured nut blends Blue Diamond, the world’s leading almond marketer and processor, continues to innovate the snack aisle with the introduction of Almonds and More. The new product line fuses Blue Diamond’s signature flavours with popular mixed nut blends, a first[Read More…]
Consumer research reveals widespread demand for new naturally derived sugar alternatives
7 in 10 consumers that use non-caloric, naturally derived sweeteners report that they would be interested in new options, according to research commissioned by MycoTechnology Most American consumers are now aiming to reduce their sugar intake and continue to look for new, better-tasting, non-caloric alternatives. Recent consumer research commissioned by food and[Read More…]
Samyang Corporation achieves novel food approval for allulose in Australia and New Zealand
Allulose is a rare sugar with 70 per cent of the sweetness of sucrose but nearly zero calories Samyang Corporation is the first allulose producer globally to enter the Australian and New Zealand markets. Samyang recently announced that it has received FSANZ approval to sell allulose as a safe food ingredient in Australia and New[Read More…]
Nourish Ingredients and CABIO Biotech partner to manufacture and distribute Tastilux
Tastilux is a premium speciality ingredient derived from natural sources and produced through fermentation In a landmark cross-continental collaboration, Nourish Ingredients, a leader in speciality fats and precision fermentation, announced a Joint Commercial Agreement with CABIO Biotech, a leading Chinese biotechnology company specialising in microbial fermentation and synthetic biology-based products. Uniting Australian[Read More…]
Hershey expands sweets portfolio with acquisition of Sour Strips
The acquisition of Sour Strips expands Hershey’s offerings within our growing sweets portfolio with a product that is beloved by consumers The Hershey Company announced it has acquired Sour Strips, a fast-growing sour candy brand with a powerful social media presence. Sour Strips’ “sour candy that doesn’t suck” enhances Hershey’s presence in the category[Read More…]
Lifeway Foods expands Kefir and Farmer cheese distribution deal in UAE
The offering of 32oz Lifeway Kefir, 8oz Lactose-Free Lifeway Kefir, ProBugs and farmer cheese, exported from the United States Lifeway Foods, a leading U.S. manufacturer of kefir and fermented probiotic products, announced an expanded distribution agreement in the United Arab Emirates market. The offering of 32oz Lifeway Kefir, 8oz Lactose-Free Lifeway Kefir, ProBugs[Read More…]
Pure Harvest unveils natural tomato sauces
The range will be exclusively available at Spinneys and Waitrose outlets across the UAE for two months Pure Harvest Smart Farms (Pure Harvest), announces the launch of its brand of 100 per cent natural tomato sauces. The range will be exclusively available at Spinneys and Waitrose outlets across the UAE[Read More…]
