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Functionalized fiber’s potential flagged as 2020 is dubbed year of inulin

Consumers are paying more attention to the fiber-content of their foods than ever before, as gut health shakes off its stigma for good. Ireland-based CyberColloids discusses this in its report about functionalized fibers. The company is highlighting these as a clean label replacement for hydrocolloids, which are classified as food additives in Europe. Meanwhile, consultancy […]

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Extracting protein from grass: ‘It should be cheap to buy, offer good functionality in food, and it must be tasty’

Denmark’s National Food Institute is contributing to a novel food application for grass protein, which researchers say need not be reserved for ruminants. With growing population numbers and increased demand for all things plant-based, could an environmentally friendly protein for human consumption be right under our…feet? Grass need not be for ruminants only, say researchers […]

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Nestlé Partners with Corbion to Produce Protein-Rich, Microalgae-Based Ingredients

Companies will collaborate to improve the functionality, taste and nutritional profile for usage in different types of products. Looking to develop the next generation of microalgae-based ingredients, Nestlé has entered into a partnership with Corbion to deliver sustainable, nutritious plant-based products.  Microalgae ingredients have several advantages, as they are a vegan source of protein, healthy […]

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Natural and clean label expansion: Firmenich acquires Campus, Italian innovator in protein solutions

Firmenich has acquired Italy-based Campus, an innovator in the application of natural functional ingredients for protein applications, specializing in clean label, meat and plant-based foods. This acquisition broadens Firmenich’s capabilities in naturals and protein solutions, cutting across animal and vegan food products. Neither party is disclosing financial details of the deal, which is expected to […]