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MIT scientists develop iron and iodine fortification toolbox to combat global malnutrition concerns
MIT scientists develop iron and iodine fortification toolbox to combat global malnutrition concerns
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US (MIT) researchers have developed a new method to fortify food and beverages with iron using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) — small crystalline particles that can be added to a variety of products like coffee, tea, and bread.
Botanical boosters: “Need-specific” ingredients drive appeal for health-conscious consumers
Botanical boosters: “Need-specific” ingredients drive appeal for health-conscious consumers
The demand for foods, beverages, and supplements with specific functionalities that meet various needs has been increasing in popularity quite significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic. However, even before this, health and wellness awareness were rising among global consumers seeking better immunity, increased energy, focus, mood enhancement, relaxation, and anti-aging benefits. The pandemic acted as a catalyst, accelerating the demand for these claims, with botanicals at the center of ingredient innovation.
Cargill CTO: How leveraging chemical engineering can solve the food industry’s biggest problems
Cargill CTO: How leveraging chemical engineering can solve the food industry’s biggest problems
Chemistry is playing an increasingly fundamental role in modern food product development, from fermentation-based sweeteners and microbiome-enabled nutrition to regenerative agriculture and precision protein development. Cargill’s CTO, Florian Schattenmann, sits down with us to discuss the latest chemistry-driven F&B advancements and what they mean for the industry’s future. 
Cognitive Strength for Every Age with DavosLife E3 Tocotrienols
Cognitive Strength for Every Age with DavosLife E3 Tocotrienols
KLK OLEO is excited to share the groundbreaking research conducted by Davos Life Science, a division of KLK OLEO. A new study demonstrates that DavosLife E3 Tocotrienols can significantly enhance learning, improve focus, and accelerate cognitive function. Published in The Journal of Functional Foods, these findings reveal that DavosLife E3 Tocotrienols positively influence memory formation, attention, reaction time, and neural efficiency, showcasing their brain-boosting potential.This Technical Paper is brought to you by KLK OLEO.
IFT First 2025: Rousselot talks Nextida GC, GLP-1 and food system sustainability
IFT First 2025: Rousselot talks Nextida GC, GLP-1 and food system sustainability

We sat down with Lauretta Katsriku, global category leader, Collagen, at Rousselot, to discuss the company’s Nextida GC and its health benefits. We also discuss improving food system sustainability, GLP-1 and other weight loss drugs, and consumer trends.

IFT First 2025 review: Health-forward natural ingredients proliferate amid regulatory change
IFT First 2025 review: Health-forward natural ingredients proliferate amid regulatory change
At IFT First 2025 in Chicago, US, global ingredient leaders showcased their latest R&D and discussed the future of the F&B industry at a time of rapid technological and regulatory change. Better-for-you solutions dominated as suppliers spotlighted natural alternatives to synthetic formulations and the latest AI advancements for supply chain security and ingredient formulation.

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Poultry sector seeks investment clarity as UK inflation fuels welfare debate
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The British Poultry Council (BPC) is calling for clearer government policy and targeted investment to help producers navigate rising costs while meeting consumer expectations for welfare and sustainability. The appeal comes as welfare campaigners press for reforms to intensive poultry farming, including restrictions on fast-growing chicken breeds. 
Arla calls for government action on dairy farm labor shortages
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Arla Foods is urging the UK government to take faster and more practical steps to address on-farm labor shortages, warning that the issue threatens national food security.
Madd de Casamance: Senegal’s first geographical indication boosts farmers, protects unique wild fruit
A farmer in Senegal harvesting Madd Fruit.
A geographical indication is helping Senegalese communities profit from a native fruit rich in antioxidants, vitamins A and C, and holds significant potential for the F&B industry. 
IFF posts lower Q2 sales amid weaker volumes
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IFF reports a year-on-year sales decline for the second quarter of 2025, citing softer demand and unfavorable volume trends across key segments.
Genetic tool benchmarks beef herds for carbon efficiency
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The US Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has introduced a genetic metric to help suckler beef producers breed cattle with lower environmental impact. The EnviroBeef tool combines data from the National Beef Evaluations to allow benchmarking across all breeds for potential carbon footprint reduction. It also supports breeding decisions to improve herd efficiency, profitability, and cattle health and welfare.
Scientists urge dietary recommendations to prioritize protein quality, not just quantity
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Amid an ongoing “protein boom,” researchers call for dietary guidelines to pay more attention to protein quality — how well a food can meet human metabolic needs for essential acids and nitrogen. The team argues that current methods do not capture the scope of amino acids’ metabolic activity. Addressing this gap, their review assesses dietary protein quality by combining metrics that consider food chemistry factors — essential amino acid composition, digestibility, food matrix interactions, and modifiable changes from cooking or processing. 
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BMPA: Megafarms, livestock welfare standards and crisis in the meat industry

The UK meat industry is facing serious challenges amid growing public scrutiny on animal welfare standards and environmental destruction, which is helping drive critical workforce shortages. Increasingly, production is shifting toward larger, consolidated “mega farms,” housing tens of thousands of animals, reflecting the rise in economic pressure on production quality and ethical standards. 

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Alcohol industry urges EU-US tariff exemption as €29.8B export market set for severe blow

The US has officially imposed its 15% tariff on alcohol imports from the EU, hitting the bloc’s €29.8 billion (US$24.7 billion) export industry — 30% of which goes to the US. Despite relief that a wider trade war was avoided, industry groups on both sides of the Atlantic are urging the complete removal of alcohol tariffs, warning of severe economic fallout.

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Coffee, dairy and dining out in the spotlight as F&B firms brace for Trump’s tariffs

From dairy to coffee, alcohol to meat, several food and beverage categories are feeling the pinch of the looming US trade tariffs.

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Botanical boostersAug2025

Innova Market Insights data reveals that 68% of global consumers view botanical flavor ingredients as sustainable. The use of botanicals in food and beverage launches is growing worldwide, with 45% of...

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Sustainable solutions Aug 2025

Innova Market Insights data shows that F&B launches featuring sustainable and ethical claims increased by 5% between July 2020 and June 2025. Bakery was the leading category, accounting for 25% of NPD during this period. Additionally, sustainable Hot Drinks increased, rising by 9% over the five years.

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Sweetener solutionsAug 2025

Innova Market Insights data shows that 72% consumers worldwide are cutting back on sugar, driving an increase in F&B launches that feature alternative sweeteners. Soft drinks were  the leading category for sweetener ingredient launches from April 2024 to March 2025, and there has been a surge in the use of sweeteners in meat substitutes.

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IFT First 2025: Rousselot talks Nextida GC, GLP-1 and food system sustainability

We sat down with Lauretta Katsriku, global category leader, Collagen, at Rousselot, to discuss the company’s Nextida GC and its health benefits. We also discuss improving food system sustainability, GLP-1 and other weight loss drugs, and consumer trends.

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IFT First 2025: Tradin Organic talks NPD and supply chain security
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IFT First 2025: Prova showcases cocoa and vanilla innovations
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IFT First 2025: Tate & Lyle discusses sugar reduction, mouthfeel trends and clean label demands
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