Rice milling byproducts offer new protein sources for plant-based cheesemaking

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 […]

Munson Machinery rotary batch mixer enables precise multi-stage coating in nutraceutical production

Nutraceutical Research Sciences, LLC (NRS), a private-label manufacturer of nutraceuticals and novel ingredients, has built its manufacturing capability around a model 700-TS-50-SS Rotary Batch Mixer from Munson Machinery. The company produces a wide range of products – from anti-aging supplements and sports nutrition to vitamins and meal replacements – using proprietary processes that depend on […]

Fortress Technology launches integrated 3-in-1 inspection system at Interpack 2026

Fortress Technology is introducing the Raptor Tritek at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf (7-13 May 2026) – a fully integrated food inspection system combining metal detection, checkweighing and vision technology within a single 2.5-metre stainless steel frame.

Roquette’s NUTRIOSE soluble fibres earn NutraStrong prebiotic verified certification

Roquette has announced that selected products from its NUTRIOSE® soluble fibre range have received NutraStrong™ Prebiotic Verified certification from third-party certification body SGS Nutrasource, adding independent validation to an ingredient portfolio already supported by over 26 clinical studies.

GNT secures FDA approval to extend spirulina-based blue colours to all food applications

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the permitted uses of spirulina extract as a colour additive to all foods generally, following a petition filed by GNT, the Netherlands-based manufacturer of EXBERRY® plant-based colour solutions.

Magtein linked to cognitive and physiological gains in new clinical trial

A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial has found that Magtein – the patented form of magnesium L-threonate developed by Threotech – is associated with measurable improvements in cognitive performance, memory, reaction time, and physiological stress markers in healthy younger adults.

HAVER & BOECKER extends QUAT²RO AI suite with bag verification and seal detection systems

HAVER & BOECKER has expanded its QUAT²RO® AI product suite with two new systems targeting quality control at the start and end of automated packing lines. The additions – QUAT²RO BAGcheck and QUAT²RO SEALcheck – join the existing QUAT²RO MATEXcheck and QUAT²RO VALVEcheck systems, completing a four-component AI-driven inspection platform for the food industry, cement, […]

ofi’s deZaan brand launches single origin cocoa liquor range targeting fine flavour consistency at scale

ofi (olam food ingredients) has introduced three new single origin cocoa liquors under its deZaan brand, sourced from Papua New Guinea, Uganda and the Dominican Republic. The range is designed to deliver the complex sensory profiles characteristic of fine flavour cocoa – as defined by the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) – at commercial production volumes.

FoodChain ID and CE-LAB launch war-land restoration certification programme in Ukraine

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 turns brewer’s spent grain into plastic packaging

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 […]