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European Council extends Ukraine free-trade deal to protect war-torn country’s agri-food sector

14 May 2024 --- The European Council (EC) has approved the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian and Moldovan exports to the EU for another year as part of continued support for Ukraine more than two years into the war with Russia.

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Better-for-you solutions: Boosting nutrition, propelling protein and targeting functionality

08 May 2024 --- The better-for-you trend is gaining traction in global markets as consumers desire greater access to functional food and beverages that promote well-being and healthy aging, boost immunity, improve gut health and add nutritional value paired with natural ingredients. Industry players give Food Ingredients First their take on the market dynamics, consumer trends and...

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Safeguarding antibiotics: Poultry project unites industry leaders in fight against antimicrobial resistance

10 May 2024 --- Key stakeholders in the poultry industry are joining forces to support Antimicrobial Use Stewardship Principles as part of the Transform project. The latest sign-ups bolster the initiative to advance sustainable solutions and farm practices that improve animal health so significantly that the risk of disease is considerably lower, animal production is higher, and the need for use...

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Technical Paper

Creating delicious plant-based snacks

It’s no secret that the plant-based movement is here to stay. Modern consumers are increasingly seeking healthy plant-forward alternatives to their traditional favorites for various dietary and lifestyle reasons. See how ADM can help you match consumer expectations for authentic taste, texture, and nutrition in our downloadable case study. This Technical Paper is brought to you by ADM.

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The Editor Presents: Flavor Fusion Ready Meals

Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, in a 15-minute roundup of themes from the ready meal edition. Discover how small ingredients like yeast are making a big impact on savory flavor, as well as modern fermentation techniques to perfect the taste and nutrition of plant-based foods. Cooking at home has gotten more exciting as consumers aim to reign in spending with...

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Lupwi: Harnessing Andean superfood lupine for elevated plant-based beverages

Highlighting Indigenous ingredients and superfoods that are grown in Ecuador, Lupwi, a plant-based beverage brand, is tapping into the growing demand for dairy alternatives. We speak with co-founder María del Pilar Mora, about the company’s tie-up with Tetra Pak and how it supports local communities as well as a circular economy.

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Event Review

IFE Manufacturing 2024 review: Gourmet snacking, authentic tastes and plant-based ingredients

Food Ingredients First attended the International Food & Drink Event (IFE) Manufacturing event last week and innovators were tapping into health, convenience and indulgence. Protein enrichment was a hot topic, not just in the plant-based arena, but many companies are harnessing traditional meat in novel concepts....
25 Mar 2024 - 27 Mar 2024 ExCeL London
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US government allocates US$200M to tackle avian flu spread and keep beef and milk supplies safe

13 May 2024 --- The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revealed a series of measures to tackle the ongoing impact of avian flu (H5N1) in US dairy cattle. These include a cash injection of US$101 million for the prevention and treatment initiatives and up to US$28,000 per farm to enhance testing and biosecurity measures for curbing the virus’ spread. The USDA will provide funds...

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AI and fantasy flavors emerge as Gen Z influences taste-driven innovations

15 May 2024 --- From ‘juicy’ flavors such as red apple and passionfruit to ‘green’ flavors like lime and apple — consumers are increasingly interested in exotic flavors and textures, giving way to sensory innovations... Read More

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UK parliament passes bill banning livestock exports as campaigners celebrate historic win

15 May 2024 --- The UK parliament passed a bill yesterday banning the export of animals for slaughter or fattening for slaughter. Animal protection groups celebrated the ban as a milestone for animal welfare after they had campaigned for more than 50... Read More

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Investors call for urgent steps to tackle antimicrobial resistance amid rising concerns

14 May 2024 --- The Investor Action on Antimicrobial Resistance (IAAMR) initiative is calling on global leaders to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by unveiling seven recommendations to address the global systemic risk of the AMR crisis on human... Read More

Farmer with cows.

World Mycotoxin Survey: dsm-firmenich analyzes global feed samples to monitor contamination levels

14 May 2024 --- In a recent survey, dsm-firmenich has revealed that Fusarium mycotoxins, deoxynivalenol, zearalenone and fumonisins are most frequently found in animal feed, with the highest regions of mycotoxins found in North and Central America,... Read More

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Vitafoods Europe 2024 live: Cargill spotlights innovations for “health that lasts a lifetime”

15 May 2024 --- Cargill is showcasing its lifespan innovations in the early life nutrition (ELN), active lifestyle nutrition and active aging categories at... Read More

Ingredient Focus : Natural Preservation

Innova Market Insights data suggests that there was a 4% average annual growth for food & beverage NPD with natural preservation ingredients from 2019 to 2023. Europe (52%) was the leading region for these launches. Additionally, there was a noticeable increase in meat substitute launches with... More

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Animal-free innovation

Innova Market Insights data indicates a rising global trend in the use of vegan claims in food and beverage launches, with a +12% average annual growth between 2019 and 2023. In 2023, the primary category for these launches was Bakery (12%). Key positioning statements for these launches in 2023 included Gluten Free (40%), Organic Free (28%), and No Additives/Preservatives (25%).
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TOP 5 SELECTED INGREDIENTS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF FOOD & BEVERAGE LAUNCHES VEGAN CLAIMS (GLOBAL, 2023)

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