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Why the future of alternative protein is fermented fungi
16 Mar 2022
Fungi fermentation has stepped into the ring in a big way in recent years, and the number of companies that are looking to mycoprotein as a method to manufacture plant-based alternatives has proliferated.
Read moreDoes the home baking boom have longevity?
15 Mar 2022
After years of decline, home baking mixes experienced a boom during the Covid-19 pandemic. With the right positioning and claims, such as clean label and plant-based, brands can continue to leverage the trend for home baking.
Read moreFrench government survey reveals cases of vanilla fraud
14 Mar 2022
Vanilla is a prized flavouring whose high price has prompted the production of fraudulent substitutes throughout the supply chain. Recently, a French investigation revealed examples of retailers and manufacturers using artificial vanillin and frau...
Read moreWar in Ukraine: Growing number of brands exit Russia in protest
11 Mar 2022
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, many Western multinationals responded by pausing their operations in Russia. However, although the list of major companies exiting the country is growing, not all enterprises have elected to sever ...
Read moreA new brew: Ayurvedic coffee in India, adaptogenic coffee from Finland
10 Mar 2022
Coffee is probably one of the world’s most popular functional beverages, providing millions with their daily caffeine hit. However, some brands are taking its functional benefits further by adding in botanicals, vitamins, and other nutrients.
Read morePlant-based whole cuts: The next-evolution of meat analogues
9 Mar 2022
While there has been significant success in replicating burger patties, sausage and chicken nuggets, one type of meat remains in conspicuously short supply amid the available options: plant-based whole cuts. However, whole-cut protein analogues are in ...
Read morePlant proteins' next evolution: Lupin beans
7 Mar 2022
Delivering on taste, texture and health benefits, lupin beans are emerging as a viable contender in the race to dominate the plant-based protein industry. We look at some innovative startups using this ingredient.
Read moreEnhanced ingredients: Using biotech to create highly functional food
4 Mar 2022
Through acquisitions, investments and internal R&D, ingredient companies are harnessing biotechnology to create healthier ingredients and more functional additives.
Read moreSnacking's zeitgeist: nostalgia and childhood memories
2 Mar 2022
Snack time has become any time. Although the trend toward eating mini-meals has been growing over the last several years, the pandemic accelerated this transformation. Now 64% of consumers say they prefer snacking to consuming traditional meals, with 8...
Read moreCoca-Cola is spreading itself outside beverages to expand its market
28 Feb 2022
With 130 years of experience behind the brand Coca-Cola, it would be easy to imagine that the brand would be comfortably reliant on one of its 15 billion-dollar brands that make up the portfolio of one of the largest beverage companies in the world.
Read moreVertical farming reaches new heights amid climate pressures
25 Feb 2022
Traditional agricultural practices have come into question as consumers become increasingly aware of the link between their carbon footprint and their eating habits. The global farming system is responsible for between 25% and 39% of total greenhouse g...
Read moreMicrodrink startup Waterdrop expands in US, looks to move global
24 Feb 2022
Australian beverage startup Waterdrop has raised €60 million ($70 million) in a Series B funding round led by Singapore-based investment firm Temasek. The startup, which makes microdrinks — water-soluble, sugar-free cubes packed with plant-b...
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