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Fermentation promises a new wave of clean label ingredients
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Fermentation promises a new wave of clean label ingredients Fermentation has been used for centuries to make foods and drinks like bread and beer, and more recently to improve food preservation, stability and texture. Now, due to developments in biotechnology, researchers are finding other uses for fermentation, and it seems that nearly anything is possible.

PepsiCo goes Beyond
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PepsiCo Goes Beyond PepsiCo and Beyond Meat are joining forces in a new partnership. The goal? Dreaming up a range of snacks and beverages, all made from plant-based protein. 

China’s infant formula giant Feihe to expand into FSMPs after goat-milk powder patent granted
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China’s infant formula giant Feihe to expand into FSMPs after goat-milk powder patent granted Major China infant formula brand Feihe’s patent application for a special medical use goat milk powder has been granted, with market observers now expecting the company to expand its range and retail channels.

Angel Yeast to open new R&D centre in China tapping on plant-based and sports nutrition trends
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Angel Yeast to open new R&D centre in China tapping on plant-based and sports nutrition trends China-based manufacturer Angel Yeast is set to open a new R&D centre in Yichang, Hubei Province this year to accelerate product innovation, with a particular focus on the plant-based sector and sports nutrition.

EverGrain launches sustainable barley proteins and fiber for functional food and beverage market
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EverGrain launches sustainable barley proteins and fiber for functional food and beverage market EverGrain, a newly launched sustainable ingredient company backed by Anheuser-Busch InBev, is introducing sustainable and innovative plant-based protein and fiber ingredients made from barley.

Air Protein raises $32m to create sustainable 'meat' from microbes and thin air
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Air Protein raises $32m to create sustainable 'meat' from microbes... and thin air Air Protein – one of a new wave of startups producing proteins via microbes rather than plants or animals – has raised $32m in a Series A as it gears up to commercialize meat alternatives made from a complete protein it argues will blow rivals out of the water in the efficiency, sustainability a...

Lallemand Bio-Ingredients acquires Biotec BetaGlucans to expand beta-glucan yeast strategy
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Lallemand Bio-Ingredients acquires Biotec BetaGlucans to expand beta-glucan yeast strategy 22 Dec 2020 --- Lallemand Bio-Ingredients is broadening its beta-glucans portfolio with the acquisition of Biotec BetaGlucans (BBG), a subsidiary of the ArticZymes Technologies company. Effective December 31, the deal grants Lallemand products to its existing yeast beta-glucans portfolio, including...

Prinova launches plant-based premixes for dairy alternatives
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Prinova launches plant-based premixes for dairy alternatives Prinova launched a range of plant-based premixes for dairy-replacement products.

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Lallemand Bio-Ingredients acquires Biotec BetaGlucans to expand beta-glucan yeast strategy 22 Dec 2020 --- Lallemand Bio-Ingredients is broadening its beta-glucans portfolio with the acquisition of Biotec BetaGlucans (BBG), a subsidiary of the ArticZymes Technologies company. Effective December 31, the deal grants Lallemand products to its existing yeast beta-glucans portfolio, including...

Abbott launches infant formula with immune component
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Abbott launches infant formula with immune component Infant nutrition company Abbott Nutrition launched its new Similac line Pro-Advance which is its “closest formulation to breast milk” and includes added 2’-FL HMO prebiotic for infant immune support. The company is launching this product in Canada where it will be available at major retailers.

Tate & Lyle strengthens sweetener portfolio with Sweet Green Fields acquisition
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Tate & Lyle strengthens sweetener portfolio with Sweet Green Fields acquisition 01 Dec 2020 --- Tate & Lyle has acquired Sweet Green Fields (SGF), a global stevia solutions business. The deal simplifies the existing relationship of both companies by creating a fully integrated supply chain and commercial organization. The acquisition also extends Tate & Lyle’s presence in th...

“Truly animal-free” cellular meat collaboration: CPI and 3DBT examine alternatives to fetal bovine serum
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“Truly animal-free” cellular meat collaboration: CPI and 3DBT examine alternatives to fetal bovine serum 01 Dec 2020 --- A new project aims to remove the need for animal-derived products completely and instead upcycle existing agro-industrial by-products to be used as a growth media for culturing meat cells in a lab environment. 

Biospringer launches “revolutionary” yeast protein eliminating off-notes from plant-based foods
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Biospringer launches “revolutionary” yeast protein eliminating off-notes from plant-based foods 01 Dec 2020 --- Biospringer, a business unit of Lesaffre, has unveiled Springer Proteissimo 101, a complete protein from yeast fermentation for plant-based foods, made with a patented technology. The new protein is positioned as a highly nutritious, vegan and gluten-free ingredient that boasts “no...

Protein and probiotics: Chr. Hansen launches “next-generation” premium cultures for fresh dairy

Protein and probiotics: Chr. Hansen launches “next-generation” premium cultures for fresh dairy 19 Nov 2020 --- Chr. Hansen has unveiled “next-generation” premium cultures, which are touted to help producers achieve their yogurt-making goals by optimizing protein content and offering documented probiotics. This comes at a time when global consumers are more concerned with well-being and he...

Plant-based softgels: Roquette positions pea starch tech as gelatin alternative for capsules
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Plant-based softgels: Roquette positions pea starch tech as gelatin alternative for capsules 18 Nov 2020 --- Roquette has unveiled Lycagel, a pea starch technology positioned as a pharmaceutical-grade solution for vegetarian softgel capsule formulations. As it meets both US and EU pharmacopeia standards, Lycagel is the first vegetarian softgel option that is suitable for nutraceutical supp...

Transforming plant-based fish with plant-based colours

Transforming plant-based fish with plant-based colours With the plant-based food revolution in full swing, plant-based fish has been identified as the next big thing. However, an increasingly competitive market means that the pressure is on to not only make products look appetizing, but to taste good as well. In his upcoming presentation at Fi Europe CO...

Mondelēz invests in texture-driven Israeli food-tech start-up

Mondelēz invests in texture-driven Israeli food-tech start-up 11 Nov 2020 --- Mondelēz International’s innovation and venture hub SnackFutures has made a seed investment in Torr, an early stage Israeli food-tech company.

Lactalis Ingredients releases sunflower-based protein range to answer clean label trend

Lactalis Ingredients releases sunflower-based protein range to answer clean label trend 09 Nov 2020 --- France-based whey protein producer Lactalis Ingredients is releasing a range of protein ingredients formulated with sunflower lecithin. This comes amid a rising demand for clean label products in sports nutrition.

Ingredients by Nature to distribute Galam’s GOFOS prebiotic fiber

Ingredients by Nature to distribute Galam’s GOFOS prebiotic fiber 09 Nov 2020 --- Canada-based nutritional ingredients supplier, Ingredients by Nature (IBN) is partnering with Israel-based Galam to distribute GOFOS – a prebiotic fiber from beet sugar. GOFOS is a short-chain fructooligosaccharide (sc-FOS) that acts as a soluble, prebiotic, non-digestible fiber.

Clean-label starch advances perform better in frozen foods, baked goods, sauces, soup, meat alternatives, and more

Clean-label starch advances perform better in frozen foods, baked goods, sauces, soup, meat alternatives, and more As consumers demand clean-label products, innovative native starches make it easier for manufacturers not to sacrifice quality.

Kerry Group Acquires Canadian Probiotic Company

Kerry Group Acquires Canadian Probiotic Company | FDBusiness.com Kerry Group, the ‘taste & nutrition’ specialist, has reached agreement to acquire the Canadian company, Bio-K Plus International. Bio-K Plus is a leading probiotic company with a range of clinically-supported probiotic beverage and supplement applications in the North American market and will ex...

McDonald’s steps into plant-based arena with “McPlant” meatless burger
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McDonald’s steps into plant-based arena with “McPlant” meatless burger 10 Nov 2020 --- As the latest global fast food giant to add its weight to the plant-based revolution, McDonald’s will be rolling out a plant-based burger – coined the McPlant – in select markets next year.

Navigating a ban on plant-based names
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Navigating a ban on plant-based names How do you sell cheese when you can’t call it cheese? A recent EU vote means plant-based manufacturers could be banned from using descriptors such as ‘yoghurt-style’ or ‘cheese substitute’. So, what options are left?

ADM and Kerry each invest in microbiome as gut health demand booms
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ADM and Kerry each invest in microbiome as gut health demand booms 06 Nov 2020 --- As gut health-elevating platforms become increasingly lucrative, Kerry and ADM have both made major moves in the microbiome space. ADM Ventures, ADM’s corporate venture capital arm, is investing in Seventure’s Health For Life Capital (HFLC) Fund II. Meanwhile, Kerry is set to acq...

The Protein Brewery raises €22 million for biosynthesized alternative proteins
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The Protein Brewery raises €22 million for biosynthesized alternative proteins 04 Nov 2020 --- The Protein Brewery – which makes a protein called Fermotein from sugar beets, potatoes and corn as an alternative to animal variants in meat substitutes, dairy, pasta and chocolate – has netted a €22 million (US$25.7 million) Series A investment, bringing its total funding to ...