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Drinktec 2025 preview: Functional formulations, naturality and foodservice shifts
Drinktec 2025 preview: Functional formulations, naturality and foodservice shifts
Next week, Drinktec 2025 will launch in Munich, Germany, hosting over 5,000 visitors and 1,000 F&B exhibitors who will showcase the latest developments in the beverage space. Ahead of the show, we look at some of the key trends that will feature. 
Better-for-you offerings: Reformulation, traceability and functional health trends
Better-for-you offerings: Reformulation, traceability and functional health trends
The F&B industry is under increasing pressure to deliver products that balance indulgence with health, convenience, and sustainability. “Better-for-you” offerings are at the center of this shift, as manufacturers reformulate to reduce sugar, salt, fat, and calories without compromising on taste or quality.
Drinktec 2025 preview: Givaudan discusses harnessing influencer insights for disruptive tea concepts
Drinktec 2025 preview: Givaudan discusses harnessing influencer insights for disruptive tea concepts
Givaudan has teamed up with social media influencers in a co-creation project to develop new tea concepts that will be showcased during Drinktec in Munich (15-19 September) later this month.  
Rennet Caseins: At the Heart of Cheese Performance
Rennet Caseins: At the Heart of Cheese Performance
Driven by innovation and global demand, the processed and analogue cheese market is reinventing itself. Rennet caseins, true technological enhancers, deliver smooth melting, stretching, and thermal stability. Their unique functional profile paves the way for more creative, high-performing formulations tailored to tomorrow’s trends and consumer expectations.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Lactalis Ingredients.
Jungbunzlauer’s texturants | a comprehensive portfolio for endless possibilities
Jungbunzlauer’s texturants | a comprehensive portfolio for endless possibilities
From suspension to gel formation, and from clarity to mouthfeel, Jungbunzlauer’s texturant solutions are designed to deliver across food, beverage, personal care, home care, and more. Whether you’re creating a plant-based dessert, a functional drink, or something entirely new—texture starts here.
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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Trade tensions escalate as China imposes anti-dumping duties on EU pork imports
Factory worker lays out pork cuts on production line.
China’s Ministry of Commerce has claimed it has found evidence that Europe is dumping pork and pig by‑products on the Chinese market, and has approved duties on EU pork imports starting on September 10.
USDA sends US$221.2M aid to Hurricane Helene-battered farms in North Carolina
Tractor in field.
US Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Alexander Vaden has met with agricultural leaders and producers in North Carolina and revealed additional US Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance to help recover from Hurricane Helene.
GNT to showcase plant-based Exberry colors at Drinktec 2025
GNT beverages.
GNT will highlight the use of its plant-based Exberry colors in beverage applications at Drinktec 2025 in Munich (September 15–19). 
New plant-based ISO standard to guide animal-free voluntary labeling
Women buying vegetables in a supermarket.
A newly published international standard will provide guidance for voluntary corporate labeling policies on plant-based foods and could be a first step toward governmental legislation regarding the labeling of animal-free foods.
Shaping school food: ProVeg UK discusses shifting 50 million meals to...
Children eating lunch at school.
The results of a YouGov survey published this week have revealed that nearly half (46.7%) of UK parents of children aged three to 18 support an increase in plant-based food across schools.
Fungal jungle: Scientists discover first genetic, mycobiome & chronic disease...
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New research finds evidence of a previously unknown three-way relationship between human genetics, the gut mycobiome, and the risks of developing chronic diseases. Nutrition Insight speaks to a study author to learn how the finding opens the door to exploring the fungal biosphere, as the mycobiota is an often-overlooked part of the gut microbiome. 
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August in review: Chemical engineering, tariffs and major acquisitions

Last month, we spoke with Cargill about the growing role of chemical engineering in the F&B sector, US President Donald Trump imposed a fresh round of tariffs that sparked global concern, and Keurig Dr Pepper secured the acquisition of JDE Peet’s in a US$17.4 billion deal.  Meanwhile, we spoke with ADM about its growth in the plant-based sector, and Arla Foods explained why it is lobbying the UK government to address dairy farm labor shortages. Here, we recap the most significant stories of the month to ensure you stay informed about key F&B industry developments and insights. 

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Dubai’s GigaFarm project: Scottish businesses prepare to build world’s biggest vertical farm

Scotland-based agritech manufacturer Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) is preparing to commence the construction of what will be the world’s largest vertical farm in Dubai. Dubbed the GigaFarm, the project was initially conceived at COP 2023 and is pegged to be fully operational next year.  

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Agri-food industry raises serious doubts over latest EU-US trade pact agreements

The EU and US yesterday took the next steps to formalize their trade pact, detailing plans for tariffs across the agri-food industry in an updated framework agreement.

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Citrus ingredients on the riseSep2025

Innova Market Insights data reveals steady growth in F&B launches featuring citrus ingredients, up 3% between July 2020 and June 2025. Europe accounted for over half of these launches, with Soft D...

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Food processing Sep 2025

Innova Market Insights reveals a clear shift in consumer habits: 39% have adjusted their diets to cut back on processed and packaged foods. In comparison, 26% specifically aim to eliminate processed snacks and junk food. This opens a path to health innovation as consumers start to search for healthy claims & ingredients in processed foods.

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Protein launches increaseSep 2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates that 58% of consumers globally actively include protein in their diets. This trend drives demand for versatile, convenient products with added protein. Bakery leads global F&B launches with protein ingredients, while protein-enriched soups are rapidly growing.

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