Ibbenbüren-based starch and protein specialist Crespel & Deiters has launched Lory® Crumb Colored, a range of coloured crumbs for breading and toppings formulated with natural colorants. The crumbs are designed to hold their colour through cooking while remaining flavour-neutral, giving product developers a new tool for visual differentiation without altering recipes.
Adven has agreed to acquire the biosteam plant at Apetit’s Kantvik vegetable oil milling site in Finland, alongside a long-term energy supply agreement that takes effect once the transaction completes at the start of 2027.
Markem-Imaje has launched CoLOS® 2D Activate and CoLOS 2D Engage, software-as-a-service tools designed to help manufacturers deploy GS1 Digital Link QR codes ahead of regulatory deadlines.
Karsten Smet, CEO of ACI Group, examines why the traditional premium-versus-cost dichotomy in protein ingredient selection no longer reflects the formulation challenges facing manufacturers. He assesses how cost-per-kilogram metrics obscure true performance economics, and argues for a systems-based approach to blend architecture – one balancing functionality, margin and supply resilience – as the more commercially […]
Tasmania-based biotechnology company Marinova has published results from a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial showing that fucoidan, a bioactive compound derived from brown seaweed, relieves symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men. The findings were published in the journal Research and Reports in Urology.
Actus Nutrition has completed a major expansion and infrastructure modernisation project at its Fond du Lac, Wisconsin facility, adding 40 million pounds (approximately 18.1 million kg) of annual whey powder production capacity. The Eden Prairie, Minnesota based dairy ingredients manufacturer said the investment strengthens its position as a global supplier of dairy nutrition ingredients and […]
Testing, inspection and certification firm SGS has published a white paper addressing new EU rules on Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods. Released on 20 July 2026, the document outlines Regulation (EU) 2024/2895, which applies to ready-to-eat products from 1 July 2026, and sets out compliance steps for food business operators and food safety professionals.
A consumer survey conducted under the Berry Swing project has found that food safety, sustainability and traceability are now the primary drivers of value in the European berry supply chain, according to findings released recently.
New research from TraceGains, based on four executive roundtables held at Food Matters Live 2026, finds that food and beverage product development teams across Europe are struggling with fragmented supplier data, compressed timelines and rising compliance demands, even as appetite for innovation remains strong.
Griffith Foods has reached an agreement with LipCo Foods Group to acquire the Plant-Tec factory in Zgierz-Lodz, Poland, a move the global product development partner says will strengthen its manufacturing footprint in Eastern Europe and support growth in dry seasonings and coatings.