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High speed-to-market: Symrise and Unilever unveil new creative center

Located in the “Food Valley” of Wageningen, the Netherlands, Symrise is pioneering a new approach to food innovation by installing an innovation lab at the Unilever Foods Innovation Centre on the Wageningen University & Research (WUR) campus. As a result of Symrise’s close proximity to Unilever’s operations and the university’s science faculty, “innovative culinary foods […]

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Availability of substitutes offers stiff competition in modified starch market

The health kick among consumers presents both threats and opportunities to Europe’s modified starch market, a report predicts. The rising consumer trend for low fat and fat-free dairy products is fuelling strong global demand for modified starch, according to a report. The global modified starch market – worth nearly US$10,000 million in 2019 – will […]

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Millennial parents driving change in children’s beverage market

The beverage market for children is a tricky business that requires a special approach to both innovation and marketing. While fun shapes, vibrant colors and character merchandising may garner the attention of children, formulation must appeal to the purchasing parent, and taste ultimately is what matters. Millennials represent a large constituent of the parent demographic, […]

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Functional Dairy Ingredient Market

With the growing awareness regarding health benefits of the dairy products, demand for new and improved functional dairy foods is set to rise. On the same lines, the popularity of functional dairy foods will further propel the functional dairy ingredient market during the review period. Following the popularity of functional dairy food, manufacturers are introducing […]

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Flavor trends in 2019? Botanicals, ethnic, exotic and smokeless “smoke,” nuances hotly tipped for the new year, say suppliers

Naturalness in flavors is expected to lead the way in 2019, although classic flavors are still anticipated to be in high demand across all categories. New combinations including botanical, ethnic and exotic flavors currently have the potential to meet consumers’ increasing demand for exciting new creations. These trends are tipped to become increasingly popular for […]

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Cargill & DSM Establish Joint Venture to Bring Steviol Glycosides to Market Faster

Avansya to help food and beverage producers deliver products and brands with significantly reduced calories. As food and beverage producers look to reduce calories in the products they offer to consumers, demand for non-artificial, zero-calorie, great-tasting sweetener options continues to increase. Cargill and Royal DSM have partnered in a new joint venture, Avansya, to produce […]

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Chr. Hansen acquires dairy ingredient supplier Hundsbichler, raises organic growth targets

Chr. Hansen is further expanding its enzyme production and presence into the traditional segments of specialty cheeses, with the newly announced acquisition of the assets of Austrian-based ingredient supplier Österreichische Laberzeugung Hundsbichler GmbH. Hundsbichler products are widely recognized for high quality and the purchase will enable Chr. Hansen to offer cheesemakers a second-to-none product portfolio […]

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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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Creating better texture in dairy alternatives

The market for dairy alternatives continues to rise, but creating appealing, creamy textures that mimic traditional yoghurt or cheese can be a major stumbling block. For suppliers, this challenge has become fertile ground for innovation. The market for products like non-dairy beverages, frozen desserts, and vegan cheese and yoghurt alternatives has skyrocketed in recent years. […]