BENEO partners with Rikolto and CarbonFarm for sustainable rice project in Vietnam

Functional ingredients manufacturer BENEO has entered into a three-year partnership with international NGO Rikolto and climate technology firm CarbonFarm to promote sustainable rice production in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. The €800,000 initiative, funded by the Government of Flanders as part of the Flanders International Climate Action Programme, aims to train over 1,000 Vietnamese rice farmers in […]

PhytoGaia highlights tocotrienol potential for cognitive health applications

Two recent scoping reviews have reinforced the scientific evidence supporting tocotrienols as neuro­protective agents, positioning the palm-derived vitamin E compounds as promising ingredients for brain health formulations.

Ferrero to acquire WK Kellogg Co in $3.1 billion deal

The Ferrero Group will acquire WK Kellogg Co for $23.00 per share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of $3.1 billion. The transaction will bring WK Kellogg Co’s breakfast cereal portfolio under Ferrero’s ownership, including manufacturing, marketing and distribution operations across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.

Mars commits $5 million to genomic research programme targeting peanut crop losses

Mars, Incorporated has announced a five-year, $5 million investment in advanced agricultural science aimed at developing more resilient peanut varieties through its new Protect the Peanut Plan. The initiative addresses significant crop losses that prevent up to 30% of peanuts from reaching market, representing hundreds of millions of dollars in losses to farmers globally.

Tate & Lyle partners with MassChallenge to accelerate food innovation in UK and Switzerland

Global ingredient solutions provider Tate & Lyle has announced a strategic partnership with MassChallenge UK and MassChallenge Switzerland to support early-stage food and beverage entrepreneurs through the accelerator’s established innovation programmes.

Zeaxanthin boosts immune cell function to enhance cancer immunotherapy

Research reveals that zeaxanthin, a carotenoid found in corn, leafy greens, and egg yolks, significantly enhances CD8+ T cell cytotoxicity against tumours. The compound promotes T cell receptor stimulation and improves responses to immune checkpoint inhibitors, suggesting new dietary approaches to cancer treatment.

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.