Authenticating the biobased Carbon content of food packaging

Jordan Turner, Marketing Coordinator, SGS Beta, examines how Carbon-14 testing provides food and beverage companies with accurate, third-party verification of biomass-derived content in packaging materials. As the bioplastics market grows rapidly – projected to reach US$44.77 billion by 2030 – manufacturers need reliable methods to authenticate sustainability claims and meet consumer expectations for eco-friendly packaging […]

Hosokawa Alpine launches ADM classifier mill for fine powder production

Hosokawa Alpine AG has introduced the Alpine Dual Mill (ADM), a new classifier mill that combines features from the company’s existing ACM and ZPS mill series to offer enhanced flexibility for processing applications in the chemical and food industries.

The cost of inaction: The commercial impact of climate change and strategies for taking a stand

Climate-driven disruptions are inflating food costs and destabilising supply chains, writes Kati Hermann, Sustainability Manager at SVZ. With crop yields projected to decline 8.3% by 2050, the financial and reputational risks of inaction are mounting. Hermann focuses on the commercial case for sustainability and the very real costof failing to act swiftly. She looks at […]

Future proofing dairy: how regenerative agriculture builds more resilient supply chains

Regenerative agriculture is gaining increasing recognition across the dairy industry as brands look to restore ecosystems, secure supply chains and meet rising consumer expectations, such as more environmentally responsible sourcing. But without a universal definition, the risk of greenwashing threatens to undermine progress and trust. Kyle Brookmeyer, Head of Sustainability at FrieslandCampina Ingredients, explores how […]

Kerry introduces Smart Taste platform to address ingredient volatility and regulatory pressures

Kerry has launched Smart Taste™, a proprietary platform of taste solutions designed to help food and beverage manufacturers navigate ingredient cost volatility, regulatory requirements and supply chain constraints whilst maintaining product taste profiles.

Arla Foods Ingredients unveils protein bar concept addressing texture stability challenges

Arla Foods Ingredients has introduced Easy Bite, a protein bar concept designed to demonstrate improved nutritional profiles whilst maintaining sensory attributes over extended shelf life.

Balchem launches StabiliPro excipient portfolio to extend probiotic shelf life

Balchem Corporation has introduced StabiliPro, a multifunctional excipient portfolio designed to enhance stability in probiotic formulations and reduce the need for probiotic overages in finished products.

Solveat and CBC collaborate on botanical-enhanced functional soft drinks

SOLVEAT has announced an investment-based joint development and commercial agreement with The Central Bottling Company, Ltd. (CBC Group) to develop functional beverages incorporating the startup’s patented botanical formulations. The long-term collaboration will focus on creating soft drinks targeting health categories including metabolic support and blood sugar control.

Reformulating protein beverages: Thermal stability and amino acid profiles drive next-generation functional sodas

The protein beverage market is undergoing a significant reformulation, with manufacturers seeking ingredients that can deliver high protein content without compromising clarity, taste, or processing efficiency. Arla Foods Ingredients’ Lacprodan® BLG-100, a pure beta-lactoglobulin ingredient, addresses key technical challenges in protein soda development through its heat-stable formulation and enhanced amino acid profile. Callan Emery speaks […]

Protein ingredients market faces pivotal moment

Trade tariffs, shifting consumer preferences, and emerging technologies are converging to reshape the protein ingredients sector, with traditional dairy proteins maintaining dominance whilst plant-based alternatives struggle to gain a foothold in premium categories. Graham C. Robinson, CEO of Giract, explores this dynamic market.