Ecotrade expands range of bakery additives with focus on delayed fermentation technology

Polish manufacturer Ecotrade has expanded its portfolio of bakery ingredient solutions, with particular development in the area of postponed baking additives. The company, which has been operating since 1993, offers more than one hundred different products including mixes, improvers and additives designed to enhance production efficiency and product quality.

DKSH establishes sweet applications innovation centre in Indonesia

DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials has inaugurated a specialised “Sweet Application” Innovation Centre in South Jakarta, Indonesia. The state-of-the-art facility features advanced technology for formulation development tailored to local palates and complements the company’s existing savoury applications laboratory.

GNT achieves 26% carbon reduction at EXBERRY colour production facilities

GNT Group has announced substantial progress in its sustainability initiatives, achieving a 26% reduction in carbon emissions intensity at its production facilities between 2020 and 2024. The milestone, detailed in the company’s latest sustainability report, demonstrates significant advancement toward the manufacturer’s goal of halving carbon intensity at its EXBERRY colour factories by 2030.

HTBA achieves Upcycled Certified status for citrus-derived ingredients

The Spanish biotechnology company has secured certification for several of its taste modulation and functional health solutions, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles. This development offers food manufacturers access to high-quality, environmentally responsible ingredients with proven technical functionality.

Bio-Rad launches rapid Salmonella serotyping solution for food safety testing

Bio-Rad Laboratories has introduced a new molecular diagnostic tool for food safety testing that enables rapid detection and precise characterisation of Salmonella serotypes. The XP-Design Assay Salmonella Serotyping Solution utilises real-time PCR technology to amplify and identify specific DNA sequences in potentially contaminated food and environmental samples.

SIG reports 15% growth in sustainable packaging portfolio

SIG’s Terra portfolio of aluminium-free and other sustainable packaging materials has experienced double-digit growth in 2024, significantly outpacing the company’s overall revenue increase. The portfolio now accounts for 9.3% of SIG’s aseptic carton production in Europe and 4.1% globally, demonstrating increasing market adoption of more environmentally responsible food packaging solutions.

Syracuse Lemon PGI Consortium reports significant production growth

The Consortium for the Protection of Syracuse Lemon PGI has announced substantial increases in both production volume and consumer value for the 2022-2023 period, despite ongoing market challenges. The group has launched the EU-funded LemON project to boost exports to Poland and Romania, aiming to reach over 34 million potential consumers by March 2027.

Döinghaus unveils new automated food processing solution at iba 2025

German ultrasonic cutting specialist Döinghaus cutting and more GmbH & Co. KG showcased their latest innovation in process automation, the IQ-Move Peon, at iba 2025. The technology, designed to streamline production workflows, aims to enhance precision and efficiency in food manu­facturing by automating the product placement process following ultrasonic cutting operations.

GoodMills Innovation develops co-texturised wheat and fava bean protein for meat alternatives

Hamburg-based ingredient specialist GoodMills Innovation has introduced VITATEX Wheat Fava Flakes SVP Pro, a new texturate featuring enhanced fibrous structure through co-extrusion of wheat and fava proteins, designed for plant-based meat alternatives requiring authentic texture and stability.

Prinova acquires Brazilian ingredients distributor Aplinova

The move enhances Prinova’s presence in Latin America, following its 2023 acquisition of citrus oil processor Flavor Tec, and will provide customers with access to Aplinova’s newly opened innovation centre in Jundiaí, which focuses on natural flavours, health and wellness customisations, and sugar reduction solutions.