Alfa Laval’s new electrical system slashes dairy pasteurization cleaning time and water use

Alfa Laval has introduced a new technology that significantly reduces biofilm formation in dairy pasteurization equipment, enabling processors to extend cleaning intervals while reducing water, chemical and energy consumption. The Extend system, which can be retrofitted to existing heat exchangers, uses low-voltage electrical current to inhibit bacterial growth on equipment surfaces.

Protein blend from GoodMills Innovation targets clean-label baked goods

A new plant-based protein blend designed specifically for baked goods has been launched by GoodMills Innovation. The Hamburg-based company’s GoWell Tasty Protein combines fava beans, yellow peas, sunflower seeds and wheat to achieve a 60 per cent protein content while addressing common sensory challenges in protein-enriched baking applications.

Beneo launches low-glycaemic syrup for premium pet food applications

Functional ingredients manufacturer Beneo has introduced BeneoCarb S, a low-glycaemic syrup derived from sugar beet, specifically developed for semi-moist and moist pet food applications. The ingredient offers manufacturers an alternative to conventional glucose syrups and caramel colorants whilst delivering specific nutritional benefits.

Roquette launches new tapioca-based modified starch range for texture control

Food ingredient manufacturer Roquette has introduced four new hydroxypropylated tapioca starches designed to enhance texture and stability across multiple food applications. The CLEARAM TR range, launched this month, aims to provide food manufacturers with enhanced control over product viscosity, consistency and elasticity.

Beneo enhances pharmaceutical sweetener for improved palatability

Sugar beet-derived excipient manufacturer BENEO has developed a pharmaceutical-grade sweetener that combines taste-enhancement properties with technical functionality. The company’s agglomerated pharmaceutical excipient galenIQ aims to address growing market demand for palatable oral solid dosage forms in both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.

Krones advances can-filling technology with refined block system

The German beverage technology company Krones has enhanced its Modulfill Bloc FS-C system, offering improved efficiency and flexibility for beverage manufacturers processing up to 135,000 cans per hour. The integrated block solution, which launched seven years ago, demonstrates significant advances in automated control systems and cleanroom technology.

Tate & Lyle and CP Kelco unveil new mouthfeel trends research for food formulation science

Industry-leading ingredient specialists Tate & Lyle and CP Kelco have released comprehensive research identifying novel approaches to texture optimization in food systems. Their collaborative report, developed with Kantar, examines emerging technological capabilities in manipulating food structure and mouthfeel properties.

Tate & Lyle partners with BioHarvest to develop plant-based sweeteners

The collaboration aims to create next-generation sweetening ingredients using BioHarvest’s Botanical Synthesis platform, which grows plant cells to produce targeted molecules without traditional agriculture. The partnership combines Tate & Lyle’s expertise in sugar reduction with BioHarvest’s cell cultivation technology to address demands for sustainable, cost-effective plant-derived ingredients.

Ofi sets new sustainability targets for cocoa farming regeneration

Global ingredients company aims to bring over one million hectares under regenera-tive agriculture practices by 2030, focusing on agroforestry and landscape partnerships to enhance environmental protection across cocoa-growing regions.

Protein sweetener breakthrough offers 10,000-fold sugar reduction potential

German researchers have developed a novel protein-based sweetener that could revolutionise sugar reduction in beverages and processed foods. The biotechnology-derived compound, designated X3, demonstrates sweetness intensity 10,000 times greater than table sugar while exhibiting improved sensory characteristics compared to existing high-intensity sweeteners. The innovation comes as global health organisations intensify pressure on manufacturers to reduce […]