Laboratory testing leader Mérieux Nutri-Sciences has completed a significant phase of its acquisition of Bureau Veritas’ food testing operations across multiple regions, adding eight laboratories and 500 staff to its network. The move strengthens the company’s analytical capabilities in microbiological, chemical and molecular testing across key Asian and African markets.
University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have secured USDA funding to develop and evaluate tempeh products from chickpeas and dry peas. The research aims to create nutritious, palatable meat alternatives that could help counteract negative health impacts associated with Western dietary patterns.
British-Canadian maple syrup producer Pure Maple is introducing a newly certified organic range of products at the International Food & Drink Event (IFE) in March. The launch coincides with growing consumer demand for natural sugar alternatives and follows a comprehensive brand refresh targeting the expanding UK maple syrup market, which is projected to reach USD […]
A €25 million investment in HTBA’s Spanish manufacturing site has established Europe’s first complete active B12 production facility, while also advancing solvent-free flavonoid processing technology. The Barcelona-based company’s expanded capabilities position it to meet growing pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry demands for high-purity vitamin B12 variants and plant-based bioactives.
As consumers become more interested in what goes into their food and supplements, ingredient branding is taking centre stage on TikTok. In this article, Paul Pflästerer, Co-owner of akp Communications, examines why this trend is booming and the approaches manufacturers can take to harness it.
Food safety remains a critical concern for manufacturers, with over 1,900 food recalls reported in 2024 alone. In this feature, Emma Cahill, Global Strategic Marketing Director in Food Protection and Preservation at Kerry, explores how state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and innovative testing methodologies are helping companies prevent costly recalls while meeting evolving consumer demands for clean-label […]
Comprehensive analysis of consumer attitudes towards artificial intelligence in food manufacturing reveals complex patterns of acceptance and concern, with supplement users showing notably higher trust levels. New research uncovers significant demographic variations in AI acceptance, while demands for transparent labelling span all consumer segments. This investigation examines the technical, social, and regulatory implications of AI […]
Cultivated meat, produced by growing animal cells in a laboratory setting in an effort to provide a new sustainable source of food, stands as a potentially disruptive force in the global food system. 2025 looks set to mark a crucial juncture for this nascent industry, which is poised for significant growth, but still struggles with […]
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Leading food scientists and industry experts will gather at IFE Manufacturing 2025 to address pressing challenges in food production, including artificial intelligence implementation, allergen management, and sustainable manufacturing practices. The three-day event, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week at Excel London, will feature technical sessions and panel discussions focused on emerging technologies and operational […]
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