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Archives for July 9, 2024
Summer Fancy Food Show
Leveraging culinary connections: Side Project Jerky focuses on small-batch jerky
Side Project Jerky, founded by Marcos Espinoza in 2012 as a testament to his connections in Philadelphia's culinary industry and his interest in the small-batch artisan movement, has expanded to six flavors with nationwide retail distribution in...
IFT First
FDA, industry leaders explore a streamlined path to market for cultivated protein
Regulatory approval for cultivated meat products is rigorous but possible – as seen with GOOD Meat and UPSIDE Foods – and FDA is streamlining the regulatory pathway for cultivated meat and encourages companies seeking approval to engage with it “early...
IFT FIRST
University students offer sneak peek into the future of food at IFT FIRST competitions
To foster the next generation of food scientists, technologists and innovators, the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association will host a series of competitions at the upcoming IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo in which college students will...
IFT FIRST
Startup Pavilion at IFT FIRST showcases sustainable, better-for-you solutions
The Startup Pavilion at the Institute of Food Technologists’ annual Food Improved by Research Science and Technology (IFT FIRST) conference in Chicago this month will feature 100 food and tech businesses ranging from pre-seed to growth stage featuring...
Revyve cracks open vegan egg replacements with upcycled ingredient at IFT FIRST 2024
Netherlands-based foodtech company revyve debuts at IFT FIRST an egg-white replacement made from upcycled brewer’s yeast for use in plant-based meat that it says delivers similar texture and binding properties as conventional poultry eggs without...
IFT FIRST
IFT FIRST's Innovation Lab invites attendees to an interactive product development progam
During IFT FIRST's Innovation Lab, which will take place as part of IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo in Chicago next week, participants will have a chance to address multiple challenges facing the food industry in an interactive product development...
Summer Fancy Food Show
Cooking up diverse flavors and textures in the pasta category
Pasta is evolving to fit consumer preferences for convenient and accessible cooking at home, while creating improved taste, texture and packaging, according to category players showcasing at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City last month.
Ocean Spray-Brightseed collaboration identifies novel cranberry bioactives for health
A partnership between AI-phytonutrient pioneers Brightseed and cranberry giant Ocean Spray has identified novel compounds in cranberries that will undergo deeper clinical validation.
Fooditive expands upcycled sweetener made from apples, pears to the US
Plant-based ingredient company Fooditive is helping US CPG companies develop better-for-you products with its Keto-Fructose, a sweetener that is similar to allulose and provides a fraction of the calories of sugar, company CEO Moayad Abushokhedim told...
GNT showcases rainbow of natural food-dye possibilities at IFT FIRST 2024
Food ingredient company GNT is demonstrating the full range of its natural color capabilities at IFT FIRST next week, as CPG companies continue to assess the impact food dye regulations might have on their need to reformulate, Alice Lee, technical...
Why are snack prices continuing to rise?
Analysis sheds light on inflation versus the costs of potato chips, chocolate chip cookies, yogurt and ice cream.
What food is this? How senses inform pitch-dark restaurant experiences
In dark restaurants and high-end cuisine, meals are often a mystery to consumers. A new study shows how collective communication helps them unravel what’s on their plates.
Nestlé's milk iron caseinate approved for use in supplements from this month
The European Commission (EC) has published regulation allowing iron caseinate from milk, made by Nestlé, to be added to dietary supplements from this month (July 2024) after gaining Novel Food approval last year.
Should we be farming on floodplains?
Countries across Europe are increasingly using floodplains for farming. We look at the risks and rewards of this approach.
Baby steps: Ajishoya looks to train healthier children’s palates with new product lines
Malaysia-based children’s food brand Ajishoya believes that it is key to train children to cultivate healthier palates from a formative age in order to develop healthier diets later, and has launched various new product lines to aid parents towards this...
Forever young? PepsiCo China on how localisation and indulgence appeals to younger snack consumers
PepsiCo China has revealed its snacking strategies based on localisation and indulgence that have successfully captured and retained the interest of younger local consumers in the market.
Psychobiotics power: Higher consumption of prebiotic, probiotic foods associated with less-severe anxiety – Korean study
Findings from a Korean study showed that a higher intake of prebiotic and probiotic foods was significantly associated with lower severity of anxiety symptoms.
Growth Asia Summit 2024: Check out what top level sponsors will be revealing NEXT WEEK in Singapore - part one
Industry leaders from Kerry, ADM and FrieslandCampina are preparing to share exclusive insights at our Growth Asia Summit in Singapore next week.