Food Ingredients First

Global challenges such as inflation, environmental issues and #healthtrends are prompting consumers to reconsider their daily #foodchoices and consider plant-forward #diets. Experts say fruit and vegetable solutions can facilitate this shift. We sit down with fruit and vegetable #ingredients suppliers AGRANA Fruit, CP Kelco, GNT Group, IFF and SVZ to understand how they innovate while overcoming technical and formulation challenges. Manon NOE, Johan Cerstiaens, Claire Piddington, Maartje Hendrickx MBA, Mathilde Brousse, Brian Rudolph #foodinnovation Reported by Insha Naureen. Read the full special report here👉https://lnkd.in/dEmWd7Ap

Beneo is leveraging rice starch as a #plantbased texturizer in #dairy substitutes, calling it a “viable #cleanlabel alternative” for modified starches. Its functional native rice starches can withstand severe processing conditions like low pH, high temperature and high shear, says Benoit Tavernier, product manager Specialty Rice Ingredients at BENEO. Read the full interview with Benoit to learn more about the benefits of rice starch as a plant-based #texturizer 👉https://lnkd.in/eNnFtHsV

A reported downturn in figures came one after the other as a slew of brand giants shared their half-year results for 2024. Diageo recorded its first global sales drop since 2020, and Starbucks’ numbers took a tumble as customers shunned high #coffee prices, while McDonald's saw its first decline in 13 quarters. We sit down with industry experts to better understand the evolving markets. Debra Crew, Himanshu Batra, Kara Nielsen, Denise van Wijk, The HEINEKEN Company, Domino's, Grant Thornton UK LLP, Oliver Wyman #foodandbeverage #foodtrends #foodindustry #supplychain Reported by Sade Laja. Read the full article here👉https://lnkd.in/e5p78TzU

How are #nutrition trends, like the rise of Ozempic and other GLP-1-based medications, going to affect the #foodandbeverage industry in 2025?   Join the experts from Innova Market Insights, Foodvalley NL and Wageningen University & Research as they explore how economic factors and the consumers' increasing focus on health and wellness will shape #foodchoices and drive market #innovation in the coming year.   Register now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eA-TkGcc

Earlier this July, TurtleTree became the first precision #fermentation dairy company to secure a vegan certification for its animal product-free lactoferrin, LF+. We sit down with TurtleTree’s chief scientific officer Aletta Schnitzler to unpack key company developments, including its recent #vegan certification, #foodandbeverage collaborations and future commercialization plans. #dairy #foodinnovation Reported by Anvisha Manral. Read the full article here👉https://lnkd.in/eR_xX5tU

Innova Market Insights data shows a rapid rise in #foodandbeverage launches featuring nostalgic claims, with a 29% increase from July 2019 to June 2024. While these claims were most frequently applied to #alcoholicbeverages, particularly beer, the past year has seen a significant surge in their use for #softdrinks. Over five years, this category experienced a 136% growth, with #icedtea leading the way in this trend. Check out our global selection of products with nostalgic #flavors here👉 https://lnkd.in/eb4XMeb4

Let’s take a look at this week’s industry highlights, reported by Food Ingredients First. Check out the slideshow below and share your thoughts! 👉 China launches anti-subsidy investigation into EU #dairy imports as trade tensions escalate | https://lnkd.in/eNHiauhu 👉 Securing fair food: Greedflation, #consumertrends and the future of #farming in Europe | https://lnkd.in/ezPw9qB9 👉 Kamala Harris promises federal ban on “price-gouging” and penalties for “opportunistic companies” in #foodindustry | https://lnkd.in/ezCutJUg 👉 ADM and Farmers Business Network form JV to boost regenerative #agriculture and #sustainable grain supplies | https://lnkd.in/eU4RfPXN 👉 AI and data analytics drive Kerry’s crackdown on foodborne illnesses and recalls | https://lnkd.in/eKeGmPJC Marta Messa, Steele Lorenz, Joyjit (Joy) Saha, Saurabh Kumar, Slow Food, Gradable® #foodnews Reported by Anvisha Manral, Gaynor Selby, Insha Naureen and Sade Laja.

Bioenergy Life Science, Inc. (BLS)’s flagship Bioenergy Ribose ingredient adds sizzle to #plantbased meat while providing benefits for #cellularhealth. Sydney Staedt, the company's marketing manager, explains how the ingredient is effective at low doses for plant-based applications. The company also debuts SweetR, a patented combination of monk fruit and #ribose. Watch the full video here👉 https://lnkd.in/e-qEzUPV

While the profits of some companies in the #foodandbeverage sector have increased at a pace much faster than inflation, #farmers and #foodproducers have yet to receive their fair share, says Marta Messa, secretary general of Slow Food, a global movement advocating for fairer #foodsystems. She unpacks “greedflation” and its effects on food #sustainability, including consumers’ food accessibility. Reported by Anvisha Manral. Read the full article here👉https://lnkd.in/eRb86xg6

Innova Market Insights data indicates that the global use of #emulsifiers in #foodandbeverage launches grew by 4% from July 2019 to June 2024. Our latest analysis feature explores: 🔍 The product category that dominates with 22% of launches 🔍 The leading ingredients in F&B launches with emulsifiers  🔍 The top positionings of product launches worldwide Gain more insights here👉https://lnkd.in/epH4asWd