Old Man Saltbush powder: a high-protein, natural salt substitute for wheat-based food products

Research from RMIT University has characterised the physicochemical properties of Old Man Saltbush (Atriplex nummularia) powder, demonstrating protein quality comparable to soy and pea protein, more than double the protein content of wheat flour, and efficacy as a natural salt substitute — positioning it as a nutrient-dense functional ingredient for reformulated staple foods.

Arla Foods Ingredients has introduced Lacprodan® BLG-100 Acidic, a beta-lactoglobulin (BLG) whey protein ingredient designed for ready-to-stir powder formats in medical nutrition

Arla Foods Ingredients launches ready-to-stir BLG protein for medical nutrition powder applications

Arla Foods Ingredients has introduced Lacprodan® BLG-100 Acidic, a beta-lactoglobulin (BLG) whey protein ingredient designed for ready-to-stir powder formats in medical nutrition, targeting the persistent challenge of patient compliance with oral protein supplementation.

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FrieslandCampina Ingredients to launch protein-forward concepts at Expo West 2026

FrieslandCampina Ingredients is presenting a range of high-protein, taste-led food and beverage concepts at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California (4–6 March 2026), with formulations targeting the gut-muscle axis and GLP-1 medication users.

Novel SERS sensor wrapper enables real-time food quality monitoring and preservation

Researchers at Hanbat National University have developed a dual-function food packaging system that combines surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) sensing technology with antimicrobial properties. The nanostructured wrapper enables real-time, non-destructive detection of nutritional components and spoilage markers whilst actively preserving food through curcumin-based antimicrobial action.

novel coffee diterpenoids with anti-diabetic potential

Researchers discover novel coffee diterpenoids with anti-diabetic potential

Researchers have identified six novel diterpene esters in roasted Arabica coffee beans using an innovative bioactivity-oriented analytical approach that combines 1D NMR spectroscopy with LC-MS/MS molecular networking. The compounds demonstrate moderate α-glucosidase inhibitory activity, suggesting potential applications in managing blood glucose levels.

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Danone secures CDP Triple A rating for environmental performance

Danone has been awarded Triple A status by CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) for 2025, placing the multinational food and beverage company among an elite group of 23 organisations globally to achieve top ratings across all three environmental categories: climate change, water stewardship and forest preservation.

Tufts University launches open-access cell bank for cultivated meat

Tufts University’s Center for Cellular Agriculture (TUCCA) has established an open-access cell bank to preserve and distribute cultivated meat technology from companies that have closed operations, partnering with the Good Food Institute to make proprietary cell lines publicly available to researchers and developers.

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TNA Solutions showcases confectionery line technology at ProSweets 2026

TNA Solutions presented its complete line solutions for confectionery and nutraceutical production at ProSweets 2026 in Cologne, Germany, from 1–4 February. The global processing and packaging technology specialist showcased equipment designed to address the unique challenges of handling sticky products, optimising production flow, and reducing waste.

Researchers reprogram yeast cells to produce medium-chain fatty acids as palm oil alternative

German and Chinese researchers have developed a protein engineering approach that reprograms metazoan fatty acid synthase to produce short- and medium-chain fatty acids with unprecedented specificity. The technology, demonstrated in the industrial yeast Ogataea polymorpha, offers a sustainable alternative to palm kernel oil extraction for food.

Kerry’s 2026 Global Taste Charts reveal dragon fruit, Korean flavours and premium cheeses as key food and beverage trends, backed by data from 1,200 scientists.

Kerry unveils 2026 Global Taste Charts with data-driven flavour predictions for food manufacturers

Kerry, the Dublin-based global leader in taste and nutrition, has released its 2026 Global Taste Charts, providing food and beverage manufacturers with comprehensive flavour intelligence derived from extensive consumer research and product launch data. The annual report, unveiled on 14 January 2026, identifies dominant, emerging and accelerating flavour profiles across eight product categories, offering manufacturers […]