Cargill unlocks multi-source toolkit to propel alt-protein innovation
Cargill unlocks multi-source toolkit to propel alt-protein innovation
Health-conscious consumers are increasingly adopting flexitarian diets and demanding familiar sensory experiences from alt-protein foods. Formulators like Cargill are tapping a combination of protein solutions through fermentation, plant-based, and hybrid technologies to create a new generation of functional protein solutions that satisfy consumer palates while advancing food sustainability.
Sweetener solutions: Rare sugars, sweet proteins & stevia inspire sugar reduction innovation
Sweetener solutions: Rare sugars, sweet proteins & stevia inspire sugar reduction innovation
Sweetener innovation is evolving as formulators converge science and sensory design to reshape how sweetness is developed across F&B categories. Reducing sugar is more important than ever for health-conscious consumers, but R&D efforts involve much more than simply swapping one ingredient for another.
Cosmic cuisine: An astronaut’s perspective on food innovation for space travel
Cosmic cuisine: An astronaut’s perspective on food innovation for space travel
Deep space exploration poses unique food challenges that stretch the limits of food science, such as altered taste buds in astronauts in space and the absence of fresh ingredients. Meals must remain safe, nutritious, and palatable for months without resupply while conserving water and resources in a closed environment.
Barley Protein Powering Better-For-You Bakery, Cereals & Snacks
Barley Protein Powering Better-For-You Bakery, Cereals & Snacks
Consumers are driving a shift toward healthier, more sustainable everyday foods, without compromising taste, price or clean labels. This evolving landscape opens the door for trusted grain-based ingredients that deliver enhanced nutrition, functionality and sustainability, making now the ideal time to explore how barley protein can power innovation across these growing categories.This Technical Paper is brought to you by ClonBio.
Anuga 2025: Collagen elevates Youphoria Greek yogurt drink
Anuga 2025: Collagen elevates Youphoria Greek yogurt drink

Mandrekas wellness brand Youphoria has brought a collagen-infused drinkable Greek yogurt to the market. The move helps on-the-go consumers reach more of their health goals along with added beauty benefits, says Violetta Mandreka, chief commercial officer, at Anuga 2025. She also highlights trending Greek yogurt flavors and frozen formats on the show floor.

SupplySide Global 2025 preview: Ingredient innovations power next-wave nutrition
SupplySide Global 2025 preview: Ingredient innovations power next-wave nutrition
As the global health and nutrition industry converges in Las Vegas, US, for SupplySide Global 2025, innovation will once again take center stage. From next-gen proteins and precision fermentation breakthroughs to cutting-edge taste modulation and sustainable ingredients, this year’s exhibitors redefine what’s possible in food, beverage, supplement, and functional health applications. Attendees can expect a dynamic showcase of technologies that enhance taste, texture, and nutrition while supporting wellness, longevity, and performance.

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AI and automation: Nestlé enhances innovation and speed in major digital upgrade
AI and automation: Nestlé enhances innovation and speed in major digital upgrade
As AI continues to revolutionize the F&B industry, helping manufacturers and brands integrate smart tools and digital systems into their innovation pipelines, Nestlé has announced a major upgrade of its digital operations.
Unilever’s full-year outlook remains on track as “power brands” drive growth
Unilever’s full-year outlook remains on track as “power brands” drive growth
Unilever has reported its results for the third quarter 2025, with turnover down by 3.5% to €14.7 billion (US$17 billion). The F&B giant says that excluding its Ice Cream business, which is in the demerger process, it delivered underlying sales growth of 4.0% and 1.7% volume growth in Q3.
Coca-Cola delivers strong Q3 results as premium teas and sports drinks drive...
Coca-Cola delivers strong Q3 results as premium teas and sports drinks drive growth
Coca-Cola has reported its third-quarter 2025 results, with net revenues growing by 5% to US$12.5 billion.
SupplySide Global 2025: GNT leverages plant-based colors for clean label snack...
SupplySide Global 2025: GNT leverages plant-based colors for clean label snack concepts
GNT will showcase its clean label Harvest Bark snack concepts at the upcoming SupplySide Global trade show in Las Vegas, US (October 27-30). The prototypes feature the company’s plant-based Exberry colors, formulated using non-GMO fruits, vegetables, and plants.
Unilever delays Magnum ice cream demerger amid US government shutdown
Unilever delays Magnum ice cream demerger amid US government shutdown
The US government shutdown is having an impact on big business as Unilever revises its timeline for the demerger of the Magnum Ice Cream Company. However, the multinational consumer goods giant says it remains committed to the spin-off and will push forward with plans by the end of the year.
Nutrition programs face funding shortfalls as US government shutdown enters...
Nutrition programs face funding shortfalls as US government shutdown enters third week

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Due to the government shutdown, now the second longest at day 23, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will run out of funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in November.Food Research & Action Center’s (FRAC) interim director, Gina Plata-Nino, Doctor of Law, states: “Allowing hunger to deepen during a shutdown is not an inevitability; it is a policy choice.” 
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Reaction to EU Commission’s EUDR proposal: Opinions divided
The EU Commission’s latest Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) proposal, which came yesterday, and recommends not further delaying the start date for large actors while simplifying requirements for small enterprises and downstream operators, has been met with mixed reactions from industry stakeholders.
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Arabic gum alternative: Australian study finds promise for...
A study has found that sap from a tree common in inland areas of Australia shows potential as a replacement for the widely used, imported food and pharmaceutical ingredient gum, Arabic. Arabic is a substance excreted from an Acacia species and used to stabilize foods and drinks.
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Roquette webinar preview: Navigating consumer demands and...
Consumers and policymakers are pushing for healthier food options, creating pressure but also opportunities for innovation. Evolving regulations, like HFSS (High in Fat, Sugar & Salt), and nutritional scoring systems, like Nutri-Score, push manufacturers to navigate a complex landscape that rewards smarter, more nutritious product reformulation.

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Trends in sweetener use for F&BOct2025

Innova Market Insights data show that 72% of consumers worldwide actively limit their sugar intake. This trend is driving the market toward sweetener innovation, with an average growth of 8% from July...

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Up & coming proteins Oct 2025

According to Innova Market Insights data, consumers are interested in various ingredients as their protein sources. One in two consumers picks rice as their primary protein source. Some 43% of consumers name vegetables (broccoli, spinach, asparagus, etc.) as their preferred protein source, while 41% pick various nuts, opening a path to ingredient innovation in F&B space.

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Healthy beveragesOct 2025

Innova Market Insights survey shows that consuming F&B drinks with health benefits is among the top three ways consumers aim for self-sufficiency. By understanding these needs, brands can create functional beverages that reduce stress and drive growth. Innova also reports a 9% compound annual growth in beverage launches with health claims between July 2020 and June 2025.

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Anuga 2025: Collagen elevates Youphoria Greek yogurt drink

Mandrekas wellness brand Youphoria has brought a collagen-infused drinkable Greek yogurt to the market. The move helps on-the-go consumers reach more of their health goals along with added beauty benefits, says Violetta Mandreka, chief commercial officer, at Anuga 2025. She also highlights...

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