CJ Foods, a business unit of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang, announced that it has appointed Dr. Gregory Yep, former head of the R&D center at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), as the new CTO of its global food R&D division.

LEVAIR® solutions help commercial bakers improve profitability, reduce waste, and reach key sustainability goals –all while they address evolving consumer trends.

The $999,967 two-year grant is a testament to Novel Farms' work in the field of cultivated meat production and will provide critical funding to support the scale-up of their proprietary scaffolding platform. 

Celanese contributed the assets, technology and employees of its Food Ingredients business while retaining a 30% stake in the JV. Mitsui acquired the remaining 70% stake.

EQUII's breads contain 10g of complete protein per slice, setting them apart in the market as a complete protein source. Each slice contains all 9 essential amino acids in the correct ratio, which are essential for human well-being, but are typically found only in animal protein.

As the brand’s first expansion into the frozen food category, LUNCHABLES® Grilled Cheesies features innovative technology that delivers a pan-like crisp in seconds.

Kemin Industries highlights food safety solutions for hot dog applications. Its BactoCEASE® line of food safety ingredients offers protection from the growth of Listeria monocytogenes and extends the product shelf life for hot dogs. Additionally, Proteus® functional proteins provide manufacturers with a clean label yield and quality enhancement solution.

“Two-and-half years of hard work paid off. It’s a great feeling to be rewarded this way,” says Florian Bark, Product Manager Plantbaser. “Our Plantbaser digital product configurator amazed visitors at the Plant Based World Expo in New York.”

Digital is the force that has been reshaping our lives and will have a greater impact in the years to come. We are in the middle of an accelerating digital revolution that impacts every aspect of consumers’ lives. Moreover, the digital world is evolving into a bigger, faster, more immersive and interconnected entity.

A successful product formula needs just the right ingredients in the right proportions. The same axiom applies to a great company and/or a disruptive innovation. It requires just the right combination of people, process, product and consumer appeal—which in this case, involves protein, an essential dietary macronutrient.