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EFSA stalls CBD novel food evaluation citing ‘several hazards’
9 Jun 2022
Data gaps and uncertainties surrounding the potential risks associated with the consumption of cannabidiol (CBD) have stalled EFSA’s certification of CBD as a novel food. “We have identified several hazards related to CBD intake,” say...
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US FDA was ‘wrong’ to deem tagatose calorie content ‘significantly higher’ than allulose, says Bonumose CEO
8 Jun 2022
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was “wrong” to deem tagatose’s calorie content contribution “significantly higher” than allulose because the difference between the two sugar substitutes is less than between tagat...
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Clutch Cognition creates functional drinks with brain health botanicals
7 Jun 2022
Danish startup, Clutch Cognition, has entered the functional drinks space targeting cognitive health with a blend of botanicals and plant-based ingredients such as sage, green oat, green tea, and guar beans.
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Automation meets advanced technology to maximise food safety
6 Jun 2022
Food safety testing technologies such as automation and next-generation sequencing methods are instrumental to building industry transparency, consumer confidence and detecting foodborne outbreaks and infectious diseases.
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Report: War in Ukraine leads to global food security and price crisis
3 Jun 2022
The war in Ukraine has resulted in a reduction in spring crop planting by at least one third and heavily disrupted supply routes, according to a report by the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems.
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DSM and Firmenich in €21bn mega merger
2 Jun 2022
Dutch ingredient supplier DSM and Swiss flavour & fragrance supplier Firmenich are to merge in a deal they say will create an industry leader in food, nutrition, flavour, and wellbeing.
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Demand for tapioca syrup as a sweetener surges
1 Jun 2022
Seen as a better-for-you, natural sweetener, tapioca syrup is growing in demand, particularly among consumers in Asia and North America.
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Gen Z consumers are thirsty for variety in beverages
31 May 2022
As Gen Z consumers gain disposable income, they are looking to quench their thirst with beverage brands that are clean, sustainable and socially responsible, according to a report from the global consumer trend forecaster WGSN.
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Future-proof chocolate from Voyage Foods
30 May 2022
Chocolate made without cacao, peanut butter without peanuts, coffee without the beans. All these futuristic-sounding possibilities have become a reality with Voyage Foods’ reverse engineering technology that recreates these popular foods using ot...
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Algae strain Chlorella appeals to environmental ingredient demands
27 May 2022
Manufacturers explore the use of Chlorella, a type of single-celled green algae known for its rich nutritional profile, to offer a vegan alternative in food and drink formulations.
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Functional pet food ingredients on the rise as health-minded owners seek nutritional benefits for furry friends
26 May 2022
Functional ingredients “over and above” general nutrition needs have seen “dynamic growth” in pet foods recently, with increasingly health-minded owners seeking-out similar benefits for furry family members, Nicole Paley, deputy...
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War in Ukraine results in pronounced effects on plant-based market
25 May 2022
The continued conflict in Ukraine has sparked concern over the future food security in Europe and beyond. A new survey from ProVeg International found that over half of respondents have reported changes in the availability and access to ingredients as ...
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