News From molecular coffee in the US to sparkling mood drinks in the UK, the global beverage industry is constantly evolving and elevating even the most mundane of drinking experiences. The products below were cited during the Beverages Deep Dive Day, held as part of the Fi Webinar Series, and include barley milk, a superfood […]
Food warning labels are inconsistent in discouraging unhealthy foods
News A front-of-pack nutrition warning label is more of a deterrent on breakfast cereals than indulgent products, such as chocolate and cookies, according to findings from a recent Chilean study. In the study, published in the journal Marketing Science, the Chilean-based team found consumers reduced breakfast cereals purchases with these labels – a finding not […]
Making coffee farming more sustainable
News Interest in a circular economy model is increasing among coffee players as calls for positive environmental action proliferate the supply chain. “Our agricultural system needs an urgent overhaul,” Miguel Gamboa, coffee sector lead at international non-profit organisation, Rainforest Alliance told Ingredients Network. In June 2022, the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs […]
Using mycelium as a healthy and sustainable meat alternative
News Biomass fermentation uses mycelium, a fibrous protein-rich fungi which mimics the texture and nutritional profile of traditional meat. Quorn and Meati are just two manufacturers using this ingredient for their meat alternatives. Through this process, the high-protein and rapid growth microorganisms in the mycelium are cultured at scale to produce animal-free meat analogues. The […]
Innovation in the cell-cultured meat sector
News As the number of animal-free meat consumers continues to grow, manufacturers are on the lookout for new, innovative, and sustainable ways to produce tasty alternatives to traditional meat. Eat Just and Supferrous fumarate trade nameerMeat are just two companies disrupting the alternative industry with their cell-cultured meat products. With almost half (47%) of global […]
Full of beans: Innovating in the tinned food category
News The tinned food category is known for delivering pantry staples at a budget price – but tinned food startups are innovating with new flavours and meal formats, such as harissa lemon chickpeas and apricot glazed baked beans. In an age where the food industry is innovating with new flavours and ingredients, the tinned, or […]
EFSA approve roasted and popped water lily seeds
News The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently granted authorisation to Zenko Superfoods to place roasted and popped kernels from the seeds of prickly water lily plants on the market, paving the way for more innovation with this ingredient. Zenko Superfoods, Singapore-based healthy snack company, has successfully received authorisation from EFSA to trade its roasted […]
How the food industry can take action to protect bees
News From practicing polyculture to using organic biocontrol measures, the food indusedta ferric sodium salt sdstry must act to safeguard the population, health, and resilience of bees, says the Best Bees Company. Bees have a long-standing relationship with food; they are essential for pollinating many major food crops. “Before there even was a food industry […]
Crunch time: Asian biscuit and cookie innovation offers success
News Consumer interest in healthy eating and clean label is shaping new product development in Asia for healthy but indulgent baked goods. It’s a tough balancing act though. The shift towards clean label, organic and better-for-you snack products is often in conflict with consumer sentiment, which views biscuit and cookies as comfort food. The Asian/Asia-Pacific […]
FDA proposes a new definition of ‘healthy’
News Products that exceed limits for sugar, salt, and fat will not be eligible to make a ‘healthy’ claim, under a proposed definition of healthy by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The regulatory agency also has announced plans to launch a front-of-pack label. Under the proposed definition, more foods would be eligible to […]