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Mycotoxins found in all plant-based meat alternatives and beverages tested in UK market survey
Food Safety & Quality, plant-based meat, /in E-News /by panglobalA landmark survey of 212 plant-based products purchased from UK retailers has detected mycotoxin contamination in every single sample tested, including meat alternatives and beverages. The findings, published 1 May 2026 in Food Control, carry significant implications for food safety regulation, raw material monitoring, and manufacturing practices across the plant-based food sector.
Cyclic voltammetry offers rapid electrochemical quality control for black coffee
coffee, Food Safety & Quality, /in E-News /by panglobalA platinum electrode and a voltage sweep may soon replace the cupping table for routine coffee quality control. Researchers at the University of Oregon have demonstrated that cyclic voltammetry can simultaneously quantify beverage strength and roast colour in undiluted black coffee – without sample preparation – opening a credible path to instrument-based flavour assessment for […]
SentiaNova launches patented pea protein de-flavouring technology with independent taste validation
, /in Product news /by panglobalZürich-based food technology company SentiaNova has publicly launched a patented pre-processing technology that removes off-flavours from pulse proteins at source. Independent sensory evaluation by a panel of 12 trained evaluators confirms the pea protein concentrate outperforms leading de-flavoured benchmarks, while application testing demonstrates a 15 per cent reduction in formulation cost. Commercial volumes are planned […]
Mettler-Toledo’s new M50 R-Series metal detectors bring AI-driven contaminant detection to food production lines
, /in Product news /by panglobalMettler-Toledo Product Inspection has launched the M50 R-Series AdvancedLine metal detectors, a platform engineered for food manufacturers contending with tighter audit requirements, faster line speeds and increasing pressure for digital traceability. Combining AI-based machine learning algorithms, multi-simultaneous frequency technology and embedded Wi-Fi connectivity, the series aims to raise detection sensitivity whilst reducing false reject rates […]
Could partial meat substitution help redefine sustainable food systems?
Processing & Engineering, /in Featured Articles /by panglobalAs 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
cocoa, Ingredients & Formulation, /in E-News /by panglobalNew 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 lactase enzyme facility to meet global dairy demand
Processing & Engineering, /in E-News /by panglobalKerry 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 targets fat reduction in batch-fried potato chips with vacuum de-oiling technology
, /in Product news /by panglobalTNA 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 targets everyday wellness with new functional beverage concepts at Vitafoods Europe 2026
, /in Product news /by panglobalPrinova, 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 to introduce microencapsulated curcumin gummy concept at Vitafoods Europe
, /in Product news /by panglobalLubrizol 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).