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 […]
The ultimate business event for food & drink product development!
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 […]
Sustainable food production strategy at Mars Incorporated is set for a significant shift with the appointment of Alastair Child as Chief Sustainability Officer. The appointment comes at a crucial juncture as global temperatures exceeded 1.5°C above preindustrial levels in 2024, highlighting the urgency for food manufacturers to accelerate their environmental initiatives.
A leading U.S. microgreens producer is demonstrating commercial viability of indoor vertical farming technology and is achieving significant nutrient density improvements and resource efficiency gains. The company’s Danville, Virginia facility employs aeroponics, robotics and AI to cultivate microgreens containing up to 40 times more phytonutrients than mature plants while using 90% less water than traditional […]
The completion of Angel Yeast’s main production plant at Baiyang Yichang marks a significant milestone in the company’s sustainable protein development strategy. The facility, scheduled to begin operations this year, represents one of the largest dedicated yeast protein production sites globally, demonstrating the technical feasibility of large-scale microbial protein manufacturing.
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