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Super growth for super foods
Between 2011 and 2015 there was a 202% increase globally in the number of new food and drink products launched containing the terms ‘superfood’, ‘superfruit’ or ‘supergrain’, finds Mintel.
Healthy pasta launched
Really Healthy Pasta, a range of single ingredient legume pastas, launched at this year’s Natural & Organic Food Show held in London earlier this month.
Certified GF chain
Vandinter Semo has partnered with Wageningen University in the Netherlands to develop a gluten-free chain for producing oats.
Protein filled 2016 expected
EHL Ingredients is preparing for a protein packed 2016, as nuts, grains and beans are set to soar in popularity due to the latest health trends.
2016 trends identified
The clean eating trend is an overarching theme in Innova Market Insights’ top ten trends list for 2016.
Superseed smoothie range
4SOME Health has launched a range of superseed smoothies in the UK.
BOC/Cargill CO2 purification plant
BOC is to build its first UK carbon dioxide (CO2) purification plant, following the signing of an agreement with food company Cargill for the provision of raw CO2 feedstock.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Students tackle product development challenge
The Automatic Vending Association (AVA) has teamed up with the University College Birmingham (UCB) for this year’s culinary product development challenge.
Bread boosting starch
For bread manufacturers, Ulrick & Short has launched two starches that not only increase shelf life, but also enhance the height and softness of the loaf with no detriment to taste or texture.
Beer mix concepts
Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients has introduced beer mix concepts inspired by popular long drinks and cocktails.
Munching in Munich
I am writing from Munich, Germany, where I am attending the iba show, the trade fair for bakery, snacks and confectionery.
Ancient times meet 21st century tastes
Jill Frank, food scientist and food industry expert at UL, takes a closer look at some of the ancient grains currently enjoying a revival.
Innovators urged to claim grants worth €3m
EU wide project FoodIntegrity is urging academics, research firms, SMEs and industry to come up with innovative research projects to help fight food fraud.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory
Gluten labelling guide launched
A guide to support manufacturers on the labelling of food products containing gluten has been launched by the Food & Drink Federation (FDF).