How almonds are propelling innovation in food product development

Harbinder Maan, Associate Director of Trade Marketing and Stewardship at the Almond Board of California, examines how almonds’ exceptional nutri-tional profile and functional versatility are driving breakthrough innovations in food product development. With over 14 available forms, almonds enable manufacturers to create next-generation products that satisfy evolving consumer demands for health-conscious, plant-based alternatives whilst maintaining […]

Carbon-14 natural product testing is accurate against vinegar adulteration

Jordan Turner from SGS Beta demonstrates how carbon-14 analysis provides precise detection of synthetic vinegar adulteration through accelerator mass spectrometry. The established technique accurately identifies petroleum-derived adulterants by measuring biobased carbon content, offering manufacturers reliable authentication of natural ingredients whilst addressing growing concerns over economically motivated food fraud in global markets.

Consumer acceptance holds key to upcycled food market viability

EIT Food’s latest Consumer Trends Report exposes critical messaging challenges for upcycled food manufacturers, with European research revealing that environmental support fails to translate into purchasing behaviour when consumers prioritize taste, health, quality and affordability over sustainability  claims across four tested positioning strategies.

Consumer behaviour data reveals critical food safety challenges and regulatory gaps

The United Kingdom’s Food Standards Agency’s latest Consumer Insights Tracker exposes concerning trends in food safety behaviours, with two-thirds of UK consumers eating food past use-by dates to save money, while emerging technologies like cell-cultivated meat face significant consumer resistance  despite growing scientific development.

Efficiency and sustainability: The new recipe for success in baking

Jack Helm, Account Manager – Beverage, Bakery & Functional Foods at ACI Group, examines how modern bakeries are redefining operational efficiency through innovative ingredient technologies. Traditional cost-cutting approaches are evolving into comprehensive strategies that integrate sustainability, worker safety, and environmental responsibility. From low-dust dusting flours that reduce occupational health risks to advanced seed adhesives that […]

Fi Europe 2025

Unveiled: Fi Europe 2025 content programme to deliver industry intelligence and strategic connections

Fi Europe, the world’s leading food ingredients event, has unveiled its comprehensive content programme for 2025, designed to bring attendees strategic insights, creative inspiration and meaningful connections across the global food and beverage landscape.

Jane Struk, Creative Director at ARD Design

Touch, taste, tell: How snacks tell their story through design

From first touch to final bite, innovative packaging is transforming snacks into experiences that engage the senses, conscience, and heart – a theme explored at London Packaging Week 2025.

GEA launches GSI 260 skid separator at drinktec 2025

At drinktec 2025 GEA unveils GSI 260 skid separator with 99.9% water reduction technology

German engineering firm GEA is introducing its GSI 260 skid separator at drinktec 2025, promising higher yields and reduced resource consumption for beverage manufacturers. The new centrifuge features direct drive technology and modular efficiency systems designed to optimise production whilst minimising environmental impact.

The MIX-S-4800SC is built with a massive stainless-steel construction, designed for maximum stability and long service life

N&N Nadratowski’s advanced industrial mixers transform food processing with precision engineering technology

Polish engineering firm N&N Nadratowski has established itself as a global leader in industrial mixing technology, offering solutions from 180-litre compact units to 12,000-litre heavy-duty machines. Their innovative approach addresses critical processing challenges across food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries, with the flagship MIX-S-4800SC mixer demonstrating exceptional capability in handling complex materials like collagen casings. This […]

Fi Asia Thailand 2025

Fi Asia Thailand 2025 set to open in Bangkok

Registration is open for just one more week for Fi Asia Thailand 2025, as Asia’s premier international event for food ingredients returns to Bangkok from 17-19 September 2025 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).