Ingredients
Sponsored: Make it meat-free with California walnuts
California walnuts are gaining popularity in 2020 with manufacturers and foodservice operators who are seeking quality ingredients to replace meat in packaged products and menu dishes.
Local alternatives to soya and palm meal will help save rainforests, says SFT
The Sustainable Food Trust has said that, in order to reduce associated rainforest destruction, UK livestock farmers could use more local alternatives to soya and palm kernel meal, and consumers would do better to switch to cows milk.
Almonds ranked number one nut in new product introductions in Europe
According to data from Innova Market Insights’ Global New Product Introductions report, almonds maintained their top spot for the fifth year running.
Drink up, it’s good for you
It seems the drive for health and wellness claims in drinks is unrelenting, and in the current climate, it’s unsurprising.
Arla launches MicelPure, its first organic ingredient
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched the first ever organic micellar casein isolate, helping manufacturers meet demand for organic, natural and functional protein products.
R&G Fresh launches new branding to reflect product expansion
Fresh herbs and ingredients supplier, R&G Fresh (previously known as R&G Herbs), has undertaken a major rebrand to reflect the company’s evolution.
KTC launches fully traceable and sustainable palm oil
KTC Edibles Ltd has launched Palmax IP – a fully-traceable, Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certified palm oil, as part of its ongoing sustainability programme.
European Freeze Dry makes significant investment in its UK and Denmark sites
Leading freeze-dried food producer European Freeze Dry has announced further investment of more than £1.5 million in its manufacturing sites, following a growth in sales.
Gold&Green releases new Pulled Oats ingredient range
Gold&Green, the Nordic company behind plant-based protein Pulled Oats, has released a new ingredient range for manufacturers in the vegan market.
Unilever and Algenuity partner to explore use of microalgae protein
Unilever and biotech start-up Algenuity have announced a new partnership to delve into the ‘huge’ potential microalgae bring in innovating future foods for Unilever’s plant-based portfolio.
Edible insects – the future?
Food & Drink Technology talks to Thomas Constant about his company, BeoBia, which wants food for life and is developing an insect growing pod for people’s homes, providing a sustainable and healthy source of protein while reusing household food waste.
New saffron extract to help protect from blue-light induced eye injury
Pharmactive Biotech Products has introduced affronEYE, a saffron extract that could help reduce the risks of long-term blue-light induced eye injury as a result of prolonged screen time.
Innova Market Insights identifies key pandemic trends with long-term appeal
With the Covid-19 pandemic profoundly impacting consumer behaviour, Innova Market Insights has unveiled the key food trends that could be here to stay.