News The term ‘ultra-processed’ is gaining traction – and notoriety. But does it help consumers make healthier food choicferrous fumarate 300 mg brand namees or encourage manufacturers to make their ultra-processed products healthier? Food industry stakeholders explored the term’s usefulness at Fi Europe. Exploring whajamp ferrous sulfate liquidt UPF ferrous fumarate 210mg tablets ebayclassification means […]
How European food and drink law will evolve in 2024
News Manufacturers operating in the EU and UK can expect to see legal updates on pricing, nutrition, labelling, and corporate responsibility in 2024. Ingredients Network takes a deeper look. The cost-of-living crisis, health, sustainability, and technology are core areas of both growth and concern in today’s food and drink sector. In response, a number of […]
Fazer and Solar Foods launch snack bar made with air protein
News Finnish food manufacturer Fazer has teamed up with foodtech startup Solar Foods to launch a limited-edition snack bar in Singapore made using a novel, carbon-fed microbial protein. Solar Foods manufactures the protein, which it calls Solein®, using microbial organisms from the Finnish soil that are grown in gas fermentation bioreactors. The single-cell organisms feed […]
EU extends suspension of retaliatory tariff on US-made peanut butter
News The European Union (EU) has extended its suspension of retaliatory tariffs on US-made peanut butter and juices until 31 March 2025, in charges originally imposed in response to tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. In a move set to boost transatlantic trade, the EU is to prolong the suspension of rebalancing tariffs in return […]
The UK prepares to open food security science centre
News Amid global food insecurity, the UK government says it is committed to producing crops resilient to climate change and addressing hunger and malnutrition with a food security science centre. In November 2023, the UK hosted the Global Food Security Summit, designed to bring international attention to the food security crisis. At the event, UK […]
Meet the innovative ingredients showcased at Fi Europe’s New Product Zone
News The Food Ingredients category at Fi Europe’s New Product Zone featured 19 distinct and innovative products. From fermented delights to sustainable proteins, these ingredients are ready to make their mark in the market. Over the years, the New Product Zone at Fi Europe, powered by Innova Market Insights, has solidified its reputation as a […]
‘Healthy’ additives make ultra-processed foods more appealing
News Almost three-quarters (74%) of Americans would try an ultra-processed food if it provided a health benefit such as better sleep, better immunity, or increased energy, according to an industry survey. Taste, ingredient quality and convenience are the most important factors to participants when it comes to choosing and paying more for processed foods, according […]
Unleashing the power of plants at Fi Europe’s New Product Zone
News In the diverse landscape of plant-based innovation, Fi Europe 2023’s New Product Zone spotlighted ten plant-based ingredients, tailored to meet the rising demand for sustainable and delicious options. Each of the ten products reflects a commitment to providing consumers with familiar yet forward-thinking choices. As highlighted by Innova Market Insights, adapting well-known dishes and […]
Smaller business at higher risk of food fraud than before
News Disrupted global supply chains mean that smaller businesses especially are at higher risk of food fraud now than in the past, but simple risk-reduction strategies are increasingly being made available, according to experts at Fi Europe. A panel of four experts tackled the vexed question: ‘Can we win the fight against food fraud?’ The […]
Sustainability meets innovation at Fi Europe 2023’s Sustainability Ingredients Zone
News Fi Europe’s Sustainable Ingredients Zone showcases ingredients forging a path toward a greener future. Three innovators are redefining what sustainability within the food and beverage industry means, with upcycled products, regenerative agriculture, and responsibly sourced dairy. In the face of food contributing approximately 26% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Fi Europe’s Sustainable Ingredients Zone […]