FiE 2024: Biospringer unlocks yeast innovation to enhance plant …
Sustainability will be key in the evolution of the plant-based and alt-protein space, driving innovation, says Marion Alexandre of Biospringer by Lesaffre.
Replacing sodium - foodingredientsfirst.com
Innova Market Insights data reveals a 6% rise in food and beverage launches featuring texturizers from October 2019 to September 2024. The bakery category leads in the use of texturizing agents, while meat substitutes show rapid growth, with a notable 30% annual increase over the five-year period.
2024 in review: Most read stories
Dec 20, 2024 · It was another eventful year for the food and beverage industry, with major players making strides in plant-based developments, cultured meat technologies and holistic nutrition formulations. Regulatory updates promised to reshape markets’ futures, and climate change remained the chief concern globally.
Future Food-Tech 2025
On March 13-14, 2025, Future Food-Tech will gather 1450 leaders from across the global food industry for two action-packed days of unmissable industry insights, high-impact networking, start-up pitches, exclusive tastings and live cooking demos in San Francisco.
Scrutinizing sodium: Food formulators target reduced salt …
The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) draft guidance for voluntary sodium reduction targets across 163 food categories is due to be finalized in January 2025. As the industry heads into the new year, companies and brands are getting ahead of the curve to reduce salt content across several key food categories while innovating reduced sodium solutions that do not compromise taste.
Savory solutions
Innova Market Insights data indicates an increase in Christmas themed launches over five years with 10% average annual growth from October 2019 to September 2024. Largest share of these launches was in Confectionery (40%), with Soft Drinks showing fast increase of 42% in five years.
Extending shelf life: Sustainability and convenience drive …
Recent product recalls, consumer demands for exotic food imports and products without e-numbers are driving shelf life extension innovations that preserve food quality. From natural antioxidants and antimicrobial blends to techniques like high-pressure processing, brands are adopting novel ways to stand out on the market shelf.
Trend Analysis
Innova Market Insights data shows a 7% year-over-year increase in color ingredient use in food and beverage launches from July 2022 to June 2024, with the highest share in Confectionery and Bakery, led by sweet biscuits/cookies.
Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends 2025: “Ingredients and …
Nov 6, 2024 · “Ingredients and Beyond” leads Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2025, emphasizing that “added value” has become the new norm, with 58% of global consumers prioritizing ingredient quality when making F&B purchases. The market researcher predicts that brands that elevate quality beyond “just ingredients” will thrive in the years ahead.
Fi Europe and Hi Europe preview - .foodingredientsfirst.com/
Food ingredients (Fi) Europe and Health ingredients (Hi) Europe will take place both online and in Frankfurt this year between November 30 and December 2. Over 800 exhibitors and 17,000 online and in-person attendees are expected to join, representing more than 135 countries. With the increasingly blurring lines between everyday foods and …