New factory to boost Prayon production of food grade sodium hexametaphosphate
November 30, 2020
Prayon, a world leader in phosphate chemistry, will build a new factory and boost the company’s production of food grade sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP). This project is part of Prayon's growth strategy in several sectors (food additives, water treatment, industrial applications), and it will support the group's development worldwide.
COVID-19 has been the great disruptor of 2020 and it shows in the sauce and marinade flavor profiles currently trending. With many restaurants on either hiatus or using abbreviated menus for dine-in or take out, grocery retail trends are leading the way for manufacturers.
Gnosis by Lesaffre fully merges human health capabilities, unveils new business strategy
November 25, 2020
France’s Lesaffre Group entered the human health market in 2007 with the establishment of Lesaffre Human Care, which quickly became a world expert in fermentation dedicated to the human nutrition and health market. During the following decade, the Lesaffre Group integrated several leaders in human health, including Gnosis Advanced Biotech, Omniabios, and invested in Envera and Intralytix.
Kemin Food Technologies offers a secret to keeping refrigerated plant-based meat alternatives fresh
November 24, 2020
Consumer demand for ready-to-cook plant-based meat alternatives is pushing brands to go beyond traditional freezer offerings into convenient, refrigerated products. Retail sales of plant-based meat alternatives reflect a shift happening in a dynamic category, as consumers bypass frozen products in favor of refrigerated ones.
Lycored survey shows two in three consumers fear vitamin D deficiency during lockdown
November 24, 2020
Lycored has spotlighted the role of vitamin D supplementation during the coronavirus pandemic, with two in three consumers concerned they are not getting enough of the micronutrient.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients identifies “Conscious Indulgence” as main global trend in Food & Beverages 2021 Trend Report
November 20, 2020
FrieslandCampina Ingredients Food & Beverages identifies “Conscious Indulgence” as the key global market trend in its 2020-2021 Trend Report. Now that the dust is settling from the first wave of the global pandemic and the contours of a new world are starting to take shape, the company shares its vision on where the industry is heading in a new normal.
In response to consumers’ changing behavior, Comax Flavors introduces the 2021 Flavor Trends divided into four distinct flavor collections. Immunity Boost focuses on consumers’ quest for functional foods and beverages while Breakfast Basics addresses consumers’ interest in breakfast at home or on the go.
Univar Solutions to distribute Evergrain's plant-based ingredients in multiple regions
November 18, 2020
The Evergrain™ product range, derived from barley grains, further expands Univar Solutions' comprehensive offering of plant-based food and nutraceutical products across these regions. The agreement covers a range of products including EverPro™, EverVita™ Pro, and EverVita™ Fibra.
CP Kelco adds new test kitchen to virtual experience site
November 16, 2020
CP Kelco, a global leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, is excited to announce the Phase II launch of a new test kitchen in its popular virtual experience: www.cpkelco.com/virtual.
The move strengthens the company's capabilities for plant-based foods
November 11, 2020
To accelerate innovation and drive further growth within the plant-based foods market, AAK AB (publ.) has joined the MISTA innovation platform, based in San Francisco.