Innovia Films expands plant to produce highly engineered, sustainable thin gauge label films

Innovia Films, a science material leader and major producer of highly differentiated speciality Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP), Bubble and Tenter technologies and Cast Polypropylene (CPP) films, has initiated a significant expansion at its Innovia business unit near Leipzig in Germany at the Dow ValuePark Schkopau.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Triplebar Bio partner to bring cell-based proteins to market through precision fermentation

FrieslandCampina Ingredients has entered a strategic partnership with specialist bio-technology company Triplebar Bio to develop and scale up the production of cell-based proteins using precision fermentation. The partnership reaffirms the commitment of both companies to develop innovative and future-proof protein solutions that improve human health.

Kellogg Company unveils names for future companies following split into two companies

Kellogg Company recently unveiled the names for the future companies it will create through its planned separation into two industry-leading, public companies focused on global snacking and North American cereal. The names will go into effect in connection with the spin-off of the North American cereal business, which Kellogg Company intends to complete by the […]

IFT FIRST Startup Pavilion to include Pitch Competition with $15,000 in prizes

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is partnering with the Seeding The Future Foundation to offer prizes totaling US$15,000 at The Pitch during this year’s IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, which is being held July […]

Sustainability and startups to be added to Vitafoods Europe 2023 line-up

Registrations are now open for Vitafoods Europe 2023 the leading global platform for nutraceutical, functional food and beverage, and dietary supplement professionals. The event, which features title sponsor KSM-66 Ashwagandha, is set to welcome over 15,000 attendees from around the globe to the Palexpo Convention Centre in Geneva (9-11 May) and online (1-12 May). Visitors […]

Flavour and fragrance analysis II using dynamic headspace by PAL system

Author: Xiaohui Zhang Abstract This application note demonstrated the correlation coefficient (R2) > 0.99 from 26 fragrance compounds analyzed by a CDS Analytical 7000C concentrator equipped with a dynamic headspace (DHS) module. This setup was mounted on a PAL RTC rail and connected to a GC/MS for compounds separation and detection.

Researchers seek 3D-printing ink to make cultured meat more cost-effective

Cultured meat (also known as cell-based or lab-grown meat) is a promising, more environmentally friendly alternative to meat produced from traditional livestock farming. However, production costs are still high and need to be reduced before it can become widely available.

New analysis shows leveraging blue foods can help policymakers address multiple challenges

A recently published analysis by researchers at the Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions and other institutions finds that blue food is underutilized in tackling malnutrition, cardiovascular disease, and climate risk.

Amaranth works as a natural food dye

Artificial food dyes have been linked to multiple health concerns, including hyperactivity in children, allergies, and certain cancers. The science isn’t settled and the Food and Drug Administration says colour additives are safe [1], but consumers are nonetheless clamouring for natural alternatives.

Ultra-processed foods associated with adverse mental health

Do you love those sugary-sweet beverages, reconstituted meat products and packaged snacks? You may want to reconsider based on a new study that explored whether individuals who consume higher amounts of ultra-processed food have more adverse mental health symptoms.