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Apeel Sciences on track to save 20 million pieces of fruit from food waste

Apeel Sciences on track to save 20 million pieces of fruit from food waste

9 Jun 2020

At the end of May, Apeel Sciences raised $250 million dollars in new financing, bringing the startup’s total funding to more than $1 billion. This infusion of funds will be put toward the company’s mission of food waste prevention, an area in which it ...

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Could revised calorie content boost nut consumption?

Could revised calorie content boost nut consumption?

20 Jan 2020

Researchers from the USDA have discovered that tree nuts like almonds, cashews and pistachios may have fewer calories than previously thought, and food firms are starting to reflect this on pack. Could fewer calories prompt consumers to eat more nuts?

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ADM expands Brazil operations with acquisition

ADM expands Brazil operations with acquisition

10 Jan 2020

ADM has announced that it has acquired Yerbalatina Phytoactives, a natural plant-based extracts and ingredients manufacturer.

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Symrise finds different attitudes to naturalness

Symrise finds different attitudes to naturalness

2 Dec 2019

Compared to the rest of Europe, Germans attach particular importance to naturalness when buying food. Only taste and consumer friendliness are more important to German citizens. Consumers in France and the UK also pay particular attention to these two ...

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DuPont introduces line of protective cultures

DuPont introduces line of protective cultures

8 Oct 2019

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has announced a new ingredient – HOLDBAC YM VEGE – as the latest addition to the DuPont Danisco HOLDBAC line of protective cultures, which the company says are known for their ability to extend shelf-life and secure the q...

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Organic foods on the rise among young Europeans

Organic foods on the rise among young Europeans

7 Oct 2019

Young people are now among the biggest consumers of organic foods and beverages in Europe – and manufacturers may need to rethink their organic brands if they want to appeal to the next generation.

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Baby food brands are turning to contract manufacturers for snacks and biscuits

Baby food brands are turning to contract manufacturers for snacks and biscuits

29 Aug 2019

Contract manufacturer of baby biscuits from Russia Joy-Co show that manufacturing of snack for kids from natural ingredients has great potential and a lot of benefits for brands.

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GNT launches new EXBERRY reds

GNT launches new EXBERRY reds

31 Jul 2019

GNT Group has developed a new range of EXBERRY liquid and powdered red coloring foods that are free of added sugar.

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Plant-based food now worth $4.5 billion

Plant-based food now worth $4.5 billion

19 Jul 2019

New data show that the U.S. plant-based foods retail market is worth $4.5 billion. It grew five times faster than total U.S. retail food sales over the past year.

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Symrise reveals results of naturalness study

Symrise reveals results of naturalness study

8 Jul 2019

In the last two years, Symrise has conducted a global study on the perception of naturalness covering Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Africa and Middle East as well as Latin America.

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GNT launches high intensity spirulina blue

GNT launches high intensity spirulina blue

1 Jul 2019

Colouring foods supplier GNT Group has developed a range of blue powders derived from spirulina that are claimed to have significantly higher colour intensity.

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US organic market passes $50 billion

US organic market passes $50 billion

22 May 2019

The U.S. organic market in 2018 broke through the $50 billion mark for the first time, with sales hitting a record $52.5 billion, up 6.3% from the previous year, according to the 2019 Organic Industry Survey released by the Organic Trade Association (O...

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