Italian foodtech company Foreverland has announced partnerships with four European confectionery manufacturers to expand commercial production of products based on Choruba®, its cocoa-free carob-based chocolate alternative. The agreements with Incom Leone, Walcor, Maxtris and Dulciar will bring a range of Choruba-based formats to private label, retail and promotional markets across Europe.
Brazilian researchers have demonstrated that partially defatted sunflower seed flour – a widely overlooked byproduct of industrial oil extraction – can be incorporated into bread formulations to significantly enhance protein content and antioxidant activity. Critically, an aqueous extract of the flour preserves the rheological properties associated with conventional wheat bread, offering a viable route for […]
A peer-reviewed study published in Future Foods has characterised proteins extracted from three rice milling fractions – brown rice, broken kernels and rice bran – derived from a single cultivar, and assessed their performance in plant-based cheese prototypes. The research establishes clear links between protein subunit composition, functional properties and cheesemaking outcomes, pointing to new […]
FoodChain ID and the Centre of Excellence for Life Sciences, Agriculture and Bioingenuity (CE-LAB) have announced a strategic partnership to certify agricultural land and water systems contaminated by military operations in Ukraine, alongside a carbon claims verification programme for regenerative farming practices.
GTF Technologies, a manufacturer of innovative low temperature food drying systems based in Ada, Michigan, was a finalist in the Accelerator 100+ programme — a global initiative led by six major consumer goods companies aimed at scaling sustainable innovation across supply chains. Selected from more than 2,500 applicants, GTF was among 24 finalists to present […]
Tastepoint by IFF has published its annual flavour trend predictions for 2026, identifying ten flavours expected to shape the North American food and beverage sector across retail, food service and related categories. The predictions are based on data-driven market analysis, food service menu tracking, social listening and observed shifts in consumer behaviour.
Univar Solutions has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with speciality chemicals company Ashland Inc. to supply cellulose ether derivatives and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVPP) to food and beverage manufacturers across EMEA, effective 1 January 2026.
Madrid-based Pharmactive Biotech Products has secured a significant regulatory milestone after its Affron® saffron extract received individual licence approval from South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) for a stress relief health claim. The approval makes Affron the first saffron ingredient to receive this designation from the South Korean authority, and currently the […]
The DTU National Food Institute in Denmark has been designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) to host a new collaborating centre focused on evaluating the health impacts of foods and dietary patterns. Named the “WHO Collaborating Centre for Risks and Benefits of Foods and Diets”, the centre marks the first time WHO has established […]
A two-year collaboration between packaging manufacturer Mondi and Polish spice brand Prymat has resulted in a recyclable, paper-based packaging solution capable of meeting the demanding barrier requirements of dried seasoning products.
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