New research reveals juniper berries, gin’s key ingredient, vary in flavour depending on region and harvest conditions. A new study has found that the taste of gin, the UK’s favourite spirit, may be subtly changing due to shifting weather patterns and where juniper berries are grown. Scientists at Heriot-Watt University’s[Read More…]
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FAO and WFP early warning report reveals worsening hunger in 13 hotspots
Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali remain hotspots of highest concern, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has returned as a hunger hotspot to watch A new joint UN report warns that people in five hunger hotspots around the world face extreme hunger and risk of starvation and[Read More…]
Bakery enzymes market to reach $1,115Mn by 2032
Bakery enzymes are biological catalysts used in the baking industry to improve dough handling, texture, flavour, and shelf life of baked goods The global bakery enzymes market size was estimated at approximately $650 million in 2023, with a predicted Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.1 per cent, and it[Read More…]
The future of chocolate is cultivated: Pluri’s Vision with Kokomodo
Yaky Yanay, CEO and President of Pluri As climate change, deforestation regulations, and fluctuating commodity prices pose threats to the global cacao supply, biotechnology is emerging with transformative solutions. In a significant move to promote sustainable food technologies, Pluri, a global leader in 3D cell-based platforms, has acquired a majority[Read More…]
IFF unveils game-changing outlook on GLP-1 consumers
The report outlines how food and beverage manufacturers can better support this emerging consumer segment with products that align with their evolving preferences IFF, a global leader in food, beverage, and health and wellness, has released a new report highlighting how the rapidly growing GLP-1 consumer market is reshaping the sensory experience and nutritional needs[Read More…]
Engineering better food safety
by Steve Burgess, General Manager – Europe & Africa June 7 marks World Food Safety Day, a moment of reflection and responsibility for every organisation involved in putting food on tables across the globe. This year’s theme, “Food safety: science in action,” offers a timely reminder that safety isn’t a[Read More…]
Mondelēz International Joins 100+ Accelerator to help advance more sustainable innovation at scale
Company becomes sixth corporate partner alongside AB InBev, The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, and Unilever Mondelēz International announced it has joined the 100+ Accelerator, the award-winning global platform dedicated to scaling sustainable innovation. Mondelēz International joins AB InBev, The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, and Unilever as the program’s sixth corporate partner[Read More…]
Tyson Foods announces Wright Brand smoked sausage links
The new Wright Brand links are available now at select stores, with a nationwide rollout planned for fall 2025 Tyson Foods, a world-class food company and recognised leader in protein, has announced the launch of Wright Brand Premium Sausage Links. Known for its superior, hand-cut, real wood smoked bacon since 1922, Wright Brand, which is owned[Read More…]
Planteneers launches ingredient blend focused on methylcellulose-free texturising system
Methylcellulose is a methyl ester of cellulose, a natural fibre found in plants and vegetables According to Innova Market Insights, the #3 barrier to consumption of plant-based foods is that they are “too processed or include artificial ingredients.” And while methylcellulose has a positive impact on consumer liking when the[Read More…]
Fresh Del Monte and IFPA partner to advance supply chain transformation
Fresh Del Monte is helping lead the transformation toward a more transparent, efficient, and data-driven fresh produce ecosystem Fresh Del Monte Produce, one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), the largest[Read More…]