Dr Briony Sayers, ACI Group

Could partial meat substitution help redefine sustainable food systems?

As the food industry fixates on cultivated meat and precision fermentation, Dr Briony Sayers, ACI Group, argues that the most impactful lever for sustainable protein transition may already be within reach. She examines the science and commercial logic behind partial meat substitution — and makes the case that incremental reformulation, applied at scale, could deliver […]

Amazon cocoa beans set to shake up the superfood chocolate market

New research from the southwestern Brazilian Amazon demonstrates that selecting the right cocoa clone and post-harvest processing method can significantly enhance the functional and nutritional quality of cocoa beans – findings with far-reaching implications for the specialty chocolate and functional food industries.

Kerry expands its lactase enzyme manufacturing facility in Carrigaline, Ireland

Kerry expands lactase enzyme facility to meet global dairy demand

Kerry has opened an expanded biotechnology manufacturing hub in Carrigaline, Co. Cork, significantly increasing its industrial-scale lactase enzyme production capacity to serve dairy producers across more than 80 countries.

TNA Solutions previews vacuum de-oiler technology at Interpack 2026

TNA Solutions targets fat reduction in batch-fried potato chips with vacuum de-oiling technology

TNA Solutions will preview its tna vacuum de-oiler at Interpack 2026, offering potato chip manufacturers a method to reduce total fat content from approximately 32–35% to the low 20% range – without reheating chips or compromising texture and flavour.

Prinova debuts three functional beverage concepts at Vitafoods Europe 2026

Prinova targets everyday wellness with new functional beverage concepts at Vitafoods Europe 2026

Prinova, a global supplier of functional ingredients and manufacturing solutions, will present three new whole-body wellness beverage concepts at Vitafoods Europe, taking place 5-7 May 2026 in Barcelona.

Lubrizol Nutraceuticals unveils a sugar-free pectin gummy concept

Lubrizol to introduce microencapsulated curcumin gummy concept at Vitafoods Europe

Lubrizol Nutraceuticals has developed a scale-ready gummy application concept based on its Curcushine  microencapsulated curcumin ingredient, set to debut at Vitafoods Europe in Barcelona (5-7 May 2026).

Radio Frequency Company RF Pasteurization System

Radio Frequency Company validates Macrowave RF pasteurisation of rice flour for infant formula

RF pasteurisation technology from Radio Frequency Company of Millis, MA has been fully validated for rice flour used in infant formula, achieving a greater than 5 log reduction in microbial load, including salmonella, E. coli and listeria.

New global research from FrieslandCampina Ingredients reveals what parents really want from children’s nutrition products

Children’s nutrition research 2026: What parents really want – and where food brands are missing the mark

A landmark qualitative study spanning 11 countries and more than 150 parents has put the children’s nutrition category under the microscope, exposing a persistent gap between what parents of 3–12-year-olds genuinely need and what the market currently delivers. The findings, published by FrieslandCampina Ingredients, point to four non-negotiable priorities – and offer food scientists and […]

Arla Foods Ingredients GLP-1 companion nutrition

Arla Foods Ingredients launches high-protein concepts for GLP-1 medication users

Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a range of high-protein, nutrient-dense food and beverage concepts designed to address the nutritional challenges faced by users of GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1) anti-obesity medications. The solutions will be presented at Vitafoods Europe in Barcelona (5–7 May 2026).

researchers identify four citrus aroma compounds that objectively reduce stress and improve mood, with implications for functional food and nutraceutical development.

Mood foods breakthrough: Scientists pinpoint the exact citrus compounds that calm your brain and lift your mood

Researchers at Zhejiang University have identified four key volatile compounds in citrus essential oils responsible for measurable emotional benefits, using a novel combination of electroencephalography, autonomic nervous system monitoring, and flavoromics analysis. The findings open new avenues for functional food design and nutraceutical applications targeting emotional wellbeing.