Wheat processor invests €18.5m in state-of-the-art silo infrastructure

In a significant move to enhance its wheat processing capabilities, Crespel & Deiters Group has embarked on its largest infrastructure investment to date. The €18.5 million project aims to bolster storage capacity and operational flexibility at the company’s Ibbenbüren site in Germany.

EIT Food and Mars Petcare launch Open Innovation Challenge for sustainable pet food ingredients

In a bid to enhance sustainability in the pet food industry, EIT Food has partnered with Mars Petcare to seek innovative solutions for transforming agricultural byproducts into nutritious pet food ingredients. The challenge aims to convert indigestible fibres into proteins and sugars, in an effort to advance the use of waste materials in pet nutrition.

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Fungal fermentation: A novel approach to upcycling food waste

A new study explores the potential of Neurospora intermedia to transform agricultural by-products into nutritious and palatable food, offering insights into sustainable food production and waste reduction.

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Fi Europe Startup Challenge 2024: Fostering innovation in food ingredients

The annual competition seeks groundbreaking solutions from early-stage companies in the food and beverage sector, with applications open until 6 September.

Researchers develop instant version of trendy ‘Golden Milk’

Researchers at the University of Georgia have developed an efficient method to create an instant, plant-based version of the popular ‘golden milk’ beverage, preserving the beneficial properties of curcumin while extending its shelf life.

US infant and toddler foods fail to meet WHO nutritional guidelines

Majority of US infant and toddler foods fail to meet WHO nutritional guidelines

New research reveals significant nutritional shortcomings and widespread promotional non-compliance in commercial baby foods sold across major US grocery chains.

New ‘continuous manufacturing’ method demonstrates cost-effective production of cultivated meat

A recent study published in Nature Food presents empirical evidence for the economic feasibility of cultivated meat production using a continuous manufacturing process. The research, led by Professor Yaakov Nahmias of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, addresses key challenges in scalability and cost-effectiveness that have previously hindered the widespread adoption of cellular agriculture.

Ingredion’s new NOVATION® Indulge 2940

Ingredion unveils revolutionary clean label gelling starch

Ingredion’s new NOVATION® Indulge 2940 offers food manufacturers a functional native corn starch with unique gelling and film-forming properties, suitable for dairy, alternative dairy, and coated products.

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Innovia launches specialised film for ice cream flow wrap packaging

In a move set to revolutionise ice cream packaging, Innovia Films has announced the launch of a new white ultra-low density film specifically engineered for ice cream flow wrap applications. The film, designated VL40, promises to deliver enhanced performance for high-speed packaging operations whilst maintaining product quality.

Key Technology COMPASS optical sorter

Food tech innovator launches advanced optical sorter for IQF products

Key Technology, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, has announced the introduction of their COMPASS® optical sorter, designed specifically for the processing of individually quick frozen (IQF) products such as fruits, vegetables, seafood, poultry and meat.