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Fiberstar touts citrus fiber as consumer-friendly alternative to methyl cellulose in plant-based meats

Citrus fiber –a byproduct of the juicing process– has properties that make it an appealing alternative to methyl cellulose (in combination with agar, native starch, and psyllium) as a binder in plant-based meat products for brands looking for a more consumer-friendly label declaration, says Fiberstar. Used by high-profile brands including Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, and […]

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The global natural food colors market size is anticipated to reach USD 2.5 billion by 2025

The global natural food colors market size is anticipated to reach USD 2.5 billion by 2025. It is expected to register a CAGR of 6.7% from 2017 to 2025. Health benefits associated with natural food colors coupled with stringent regulations concerning their application in consumables are major factors driving market growth. Europe and North America […]

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Food waste, consumer values and online innovations among key 2018 trends, finds IFIC research

Food waste, digital and online innovations and consumer values are expected to drive some of the major food and nutrition trends in 2018, according to the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation. And the concept of savvy consumers making mindful choices stands out as a key trend for this year, which follows on from the […]

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New metal detection platform improves foreign object detection in food and consumer products

Thermo Scientific Sentinel multiscan metal detector finds previously undetectable metal contaminants. A first-of-its-kind metal detection platform from Thermo Fisher Scientific rapidly scans up to five frequencies to help food and consumer goods manufacturers confidently find ferrous, non-ferrous and stainless steel metal contaminants in products to improve safety for their customers. The Thermo Scientific Sentinel multiscan […]

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Ten food trends that will shape 2017

Next year promises to be one of the most exciting in the history of food and retailing as technology takes a bigger role in food production, retail environments and consumer communication, and as a new administration in Washington promises to make significant changes to the agencies that will have a direct impact on food production […]