Kristine Root, founder and chief strategist of Socha Branding

“The End of Cheap Food” report finds food industry growth shifting from cheap-calorie economics to nutrient quality

A new industry report from Socha Branding argues that food industry growth is moving away from cheap-calorie economics towards measurable quality, health and sourcing credentials, as advances in metabolomics and food composition analysis let brands and retailers quantify differences that Nutrition Facts labels have never captured.

Beneo launches sugar-free Sweets Box confectionery concepts

Beneo unveils sugar-free hard candy concepts through new Sweets Box collection

Beneo has launched a collection of sugar-free confectionery concepts under its new Sweets Box, aimed at helping manufacturers reimagine hard boiled candy formats using the company’s Isomalt sugar replacer. The launch positions Isomalt as the functional ingredient behind a set of prototypes designed to translate current flavour and beverage trends into confectionery applications.

GoodMills Innovation takes the spring out of stubborn dough with GOOD NatureRelax

Hamburg-based GoodMills Innovation has introduced GOOD NatureRelax™, a clean-label baking ingredient derived from stabilised wheat germ that addresses excessive dough elasticity in industrial and mechanical bakery processing.

Crespel & Deiters launches Lory Crumb Colored, a range of colour-stable, flavour-neutral breadcrumbs made with natural colorants for breading and bakery applications.

Crespel & Deiters puts colour into the crumb coating conversation

Ibbenbüren-based starch and protein specialist Crespel & Deiters has launched Lory® Crumb Colored, a range of coloured crumbs for breading and toppings formulated with natural colorants. The crumbs are designed to hold their colour through cooking while remaining flavour-neutral, giving product developers a new tool for visual differentiation without altering recipes.

Adven has agreed to acquire Apetit's Kantvik biosteam plant in Finland

Adven to acquire Apetit’s biosteam plant at Kantvik

Adven has agreed to acquire the biosteam plant at Apetit’s Kantvik vegetable oil milling site in Finland, alongside a long-term energy supply agreement that takes effect once the transaction completes at the start of 2027.

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Markem-Imaje unveils QR code platform to crack the GS1 Sunrise 2027 puzzle

Markem-Imaje has launched CoLOS® 2D Activate and CoLOS 2D Engage, software-as-a-service tools designed to help manufacturers deploy GS1 Digital Link QR codes ahead of regulatory deadlines.

Karsten Smet, CEO of ACI Group

Chasing the smarter middle ground: Why intelligent protein formulation is replacing the premium vs cost debate

Karsten Smet, CEO of ACI Group, examines why the traditional premium-versus-cost dichotomy in protein ingredient selection no longer reflects the formulation challenges facing manufacturers. He assesses how cost-per-kilogram metrics obscure true performance economics, and argues for a systems-based approach to blend architecture – one balancing functionality, margin and supply resilience – as the more commercially […]

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Marinova study links seaweed compound to prostate symptom relief

Tasmania-based biotechnology company Marinova has published results from a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial showing that fucoidan, a bioactive compound derived from brown seaweed, relieves symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men. The findings were published in the journal Research and Reports in Urology.

Actus Nutrition finishes a major capacity expansion at its Fond du Lac, Wisconsin site, adding 40 million pounds of annual whey powder production.

Actus Nutrition completes 40 million pound whey processing expansion at Fond du Lac facility

Actus Nutrition has completed a major expansion and infrastructure modernisation project at its Fond du Lac, Wisconsin facility, adding 40 million pounds (approximately 18.1 million kg) of annual whey powder production capacity. The Eden Prairie, Minnesota based dairy ingredients manufacturer said the investment strengthens its position as a global supplier of dairy nutrition ingredients and […]

SGS releases a white paper on Regulation (EU) 2024/2895, guiding food businesses through new Listeria monocytogenes requirements for ready-to-eat foods.

SGS publishes white paper on new EU Listeria rules for ready-to-eat foods

Testing, inspection and certification firm SGS has published a white paper addressing new EU rules on Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods. Released on 20 July 2026, the document outlines Regulation (EU) 2024/2895, which applies to ready-to-eat products from 1 July 2026, and sets out compliance steps for food business operators and food safety professionals.