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HTBA to debut OptiTaste at IFT FIRST 2025

The taste modulation platform can help mask off-notes, promote sweetness of balance flavours in food and beverage products

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Lesaffre acquires Zilor-owned Biorigin

Lesaffre's acquisition of the yeast-based ingredient solutions provider will bolster its capacity to serve the global human food and animal nutrition markets

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Prunes benefit men's health, studies reveal

Prunes are rich in key nutrients like vitamins K and B6, fibre and manganese, supporting gut, cardiovascular and bone health

IMCD on M&A streak with Ferrer Alimentación acquisition

The specialty ingredient distributor's acquisition of Ferrer Alimentación will bolster its presence in the Iberian functional food and beverage market

Ultra processed food categorisation "needs more scrutiny", whitepaper notes

Planteneers refutes the categorisation of all plant-based foods as ultra processed when ignoring a product's nutritional value and product composition

Most food and beverage products "fall short" for GLP-1 consumers, IFF report reveals

Functional food and beverage products should prioritise the nutritional and sensory requirements of the rapidly-growing GLP-1 user demographic, IFF reports

Arla Foods Ingredients moves into the Chilean market with MasterSense collab expansion

Following the success of the companies' collaboration in Mexico, MasterSense will distribute Arla's active nutrition and food & beverage products across Chile

dsm-firmenich and Meala FoodTech join forces to launch clean-label pea protein

Vertis PB Pea is a texturising pea protein designed to replace modified binders, allowing functional food manufacturers to create clean-label products

IMA Group welcomes you to Ipack-Ima 2025 (Hall 5 Booth B47-C48)

From 27 to 30 May, the IMA Group will join Ipack-Ima 2025: the exhibition specialised in food and non-food processing and packaging solutions
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TurtleTree's precision-fermented lactoferrin gets the FDA green light

TurtleTree’s gut and immune health-supporting lactoferrin ingredient, LF+, can now be freely included in functional foods, beverages and supplements within the US

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Food Matters Live publicises programme for 2025 Rotterdam event

The R&D and innovation-focused event will bring together players from the functional food, drink and nutrition niches

Synergy Flavours and Carbery to exhibit functional food ingredients at Vitafoods Europe 2025

The ingredients cover trending areas such as healthy ageing, weight management and active nutrition, and are suitable for functional food and beverage products
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Trends in health and functional ingredients

Consumers are increasingly prioritising health, value and taste in their food choices, which is driving demand for functional and healthier products without compromising flavour. Dr Kevin Robinson (KSR) talked to Lin Peterse, Category Development Manager at Tate & Lyle, to find out more
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Seed oils: an expert’s take on the health debate surrounding omega-6 consumption

Robert F. Kennedy Jr and health influencers alike are at war with seed oils, stating that they are proinflammatory and carcinogenic … but what does the research say?

Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards 2025 finalists announced

The event brings together the best in the nutraceutical industry — recognising excellence across the raw ingredient and finished product spaces, as well as the trend towards clean-label and holistic health solutions

Beneo opens €50m plant-based protein processing plant in Obrigheim, Germany

The plant will be responsible for the processing of pulses such as faba beans for use in functional foods, nutraceuticals and supplements

Müller acquires Biotiful Gut Health in bid to increase functional beverage footprint

Through this acquisition, Müller will bolster its presence in the gut health beverage space, as consumers increasingly look for better-for-you drinks with added wellness benefits

dsm-firmenich's early life HMO ingredient, GLYCARE 2FL, approved for use in India

The early life human milk oligosaccharide ingredient is suitable for infants up to six months of age, and is designed to support gut health, while closely resembling breast milk

MycoTechnology's natural F&B flavour, ClearHT, deemed GRAS by FEMA

The natural flavouring is suitable for functional food and beverage products, acting as a better-for-you sweetening solution with notes of citrus and caramel
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Regenerative agriculture: the farming methods supporting dairy supply chains from the ground up

When it comes to nutrition, consumers want it all: a healthy body, mind and, increasingly, a healthy planet too. Many people are now making changes to their diet to become more sustainable; but, in 2025, they're looking at more than just reducing their carbon footprint

West Virginia bans use of seven food dyes through House Bill 2354

The US state has banned a range of red, yellow, blue and green dyes from use in food and supplement products sold in the region, which will come into force by 2028

Benefit Juice launches women’s health functional beverage range

The three-strong functional juice range caters to women’s health across menstruation, pregnancy and the menopause by providing key vitamins, minerals and nutrients

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The Institute of Food Technologists announce that registration is now open for IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo

Registration is now open for IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, which is being held July 13-16, 2025, at McCormick Place in Chicago

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$81 billion European sports nutrition market becomes accessible in minutes with game-changing technology

A fast-growing regulatory technology business has launched its game-changing compliance solution to a market valued at $81 billion in Europe alone

ADM to spotlight a new era for postbiotics and heath & wellness solutions at Vitafoods Europe 2025

Featuring the full breadth of its health and wellness solutions and capabilities at Vitafoods Europe 2025, ADM will demonstrate how the evolving needs of consumers are...

StePacPPC's packaging helps foodservice operations minimise waste

Innovative modified atmosphere/modified humidity bulk packaging gains momentum in the US to boost food service efficiency and sustainability

California Prunes enjoy continued success in Asia

The California Prune Board’s multi-channel marketing initiatives continue to drive success for California Prunes globally, underpinned by the provenance, quality, and...

Beta-glucans can win over hearts in a beat

Beta-glucans are an excellent choice to improve snacks by adding dietary fibre and promoting heart health benefits

Reg tech disruptor targets stateside expansion to help US food brands grow

A fast-growing regulatory tech disruptor is taking its revolutionary service enabling food brands to unlock international markets to the United States

Kemin showcases innovative portfolio of functional health and wellness ingredients at Vitafoods Asia 2024

Company’s human nutrition and health business unit shares its latest proven solutions to support healthier lives

Transforming HACCP compliance with IoT and sensors

Storing food at the correct temperature is crucial for food companies. Food poisoning bacteria generally become inactive in the cold and most are killed by heat....

Framptons introduces a novel range of cost-effective oat drinks through the Wessex Oat Company

The company offers a range of oat 'milks' and ready-to-drink coffee solutions at competitive prices

Bioiberica obtains self-determined GRAS status for Collavant n2 native type II collagen

This will unlock new opportunities for US functional food and beverage market

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